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Lot 636:Two Pre-72 SAKO Bolt Action Rifles

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 636:Two Pre-72 SAKO Bolt Action Rifles

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Collector's Lot of Two Pre-72 SAKO Bolt Action Rifles

A) SAKO L579 Forester Bolt Action Rifle with Leupold Scope

Manufactured between 1960 and 1973. The left side of the barrel is marked "FORESTER MADE IN FINLAND" with the caliber on the top and import markings on the bottom in front of the stock. There is a Leupold 12x scope with adjustable objective mounted on top of the receiver. Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered, walnut pistol grip stock with wide forearm, sling studs, raised cheekpiece and a serrated plastic buttplate.

ConditionExcellent, 99% original blue finish with some muzzle wear. The stock is also excellent with some scattered minor scratches and dings. The scope is excellent as well with clear optics.
Details
ManufacturerSako
ModelL579
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge22-250
Barrel23 1/2 inch heavy round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views6249
Catalog page134

B) Sako Bolt Action Rifle with Bausch & Lomb Scope

Manufactured circa 1960. The right side of the receiver is marked "MADE IN FINLAND" while the left is marked "SAKO Riihimaki". This rifle uses a detachable magazine with the bottom of the magazine and trigger guard highlighted with silver designs. Mounted on a myrtle pistol grip stock with skip line checkering, contrasting forend, contrasting grip cap, sling swivels, raised cheekpiece and a Pachmayr recoil pad. Mounted on top of the receiver is a Bausch & Lomb Balvar 1.5-6x scope.

ConditionExcellent, 99% original blue finish with only minor handling marks. The stock is very good with a number of scattered small scratches and dings. The scope is excellent with clear optics.
Details
ManufacturerSako
ModelVixen-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge222 Rem
Barrel23 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Stockmyrtle

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views6249
Catalog page134
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