Oct 04, 2006 pinhole delux this is a like new sako. The barrels were made by sako and have the sako gear and the date. We greatly appreciate the support of all our customers, viewers, and sponsors who make our familyoperated business possible. In the lower left side, in the lock ing lug recess, a shelf of metal is retained. M78, malvern, ar, malvern muni, no volunteer sign up report a concern. The finns had to put a great deal of faith in their weapons. Jul 20, 2009 july 20th, 2009 sako 85 finnlight rifle highly rated in comparison test.
Is there any differences regarding quality and collectable of the two rifles. The finnfire ii brings a kind of retro spirit into our rimfire selection and features some of the classic design elements of the old finnfire. The finns obtained these rifles from italy during ww ii for defense against russia. Sako finnfire ii the finnfire ii brings a kind of retro spirit into our rimfire selection. My xbolt and rem 700 will be spending time in the gun cabinet this season and for the next hunting seasons to come. We aim to please and look forward to building lasting friendships. I cant find it on there website and it is not distributed thru beretta. Sako m78 finnscout 22lr sako collectors club discussion. It features an outstanding lighting effect with 4 sets of. Then relax your eye muscles by looking at something neutral like the sky of distant clouds. Sale pendingvery rare find of a sako bolt action finnscout model 78 in 22 long rifle. Since it will be my only rifle for at least the next year or so, ill have to do all my practicing on it as well. Icsm full programmesynt met materials science applied and. The fluted barrel of the finnlight is just one of the many features that make it ideal for the hunter seeking a perfectly trimmed light rifle.
The match grade cold hammerforged barrel is completely free floated to enchance the finnfires legendary accuracy. As stated, some will shoot better than others, but i have personally never seen a finn mn that was a poor shooter. The first rifles came off the production line in 1962. It shoots fairtogood with some loads but is quite finicky.
Considering getting a leveraction sako finnwolf as my only. Reloading components include varget, lapua brass, ccibr2, the stock channel is clear but very tight on the sides and difficult to remove. Deep, rich bluing, high quality walnut, skipline checkering, elegant engraving, contrasting grip and fore end. Fair 12000 9500 na valmet m78 this model is a heavybarrel version of the valmet m76. The sako 85 finnlight rifle is for those who foray deep into the wild to reach their goal. Blasts from the past is a weekly look at great old guns and underappreciated.
I purchased a used sako 75 finnlight 308 and reloaded 150 scirrocos and berger 155s which display crappy 200 yds groups of 3 5 this rifle has a 2014 x 1. European walnut, hand checkering, hammer forged barrels. I bolt the gun answered by a verified firearms expert. I have one, a 44 sako that is every bit as accurate as my k31. This great finn bear 3006 bolt action rifle uses the dependable sako 85 action, 3lug controlled round feed, and fourround magazine. Finnfire range with its ergonomic competition stock, adjustable cheekpiece and butt plate and heavy barrel makes it an ideal gun when demanding unerring accuracy. Sako rifles for sale online from sako firearms able ammo. In an 1806 parsonage offering a wide range of antiques, art, jewelry. The sako quad is a special small game boltaction rimfire rifle with interchangeable barrels. I have an early 1960s production sako l61r finnbear, magnum action in. Wyoming pronghorn, 450 yards, one shot, neck shot, sako finnbear 7mm mag, clear day, rested on truck hood.
How does this rifle compare in quality as compared to the winchester model 70 or the. This one came with another purchase i made and i dont need it so on the market it goes. Sako 3006, use the weight ammo that you will be using most often. It has fine european styling that can be felt when you pick up the rifle. Intel is also engaged in a range of research collaborations with third level institutions in ireland including dcu, tcd, nui maynooth, ucc, ucd, ul, dit and qub. This is a brand new sako finnfire ii with a synthetic stock and a 16 12.
Sako finnlight 7mm08 rifle jrsfl52 flat rate shipping. Here is how empire arms described this 1943 sako m39. Ive never owned a sako finnwolf, but ive shot a friends at the range. Do they have a accuracy guarantee like the other sako rifles. I didnt even insert the bolt but i am sure it as been at some time in its life. Wanting to buy a sako m78 finnscout 22lr magazine, will pay. Sako 75 finnlight poor accuracy long range hunting forum. In a fresh take on the classic finnfire, the finnfire ii. This rifle is topped with a luepold 3 x 9 and makes a perfect prarie dog, groundhog, varmint or target rifle. You are bidding on a new sako 85 finnlight in 260 remington with a 20. Suojeluskuntain ase ja konepaja oy, lit civil guard gun and. Beretta submachine guns, beretta 92, sako, beretta px4 storm, beretta m12, benelli m4. This rifle is new in the box and a must for the sako collector. A few years back i picked up an early 70s l61r in 3006 at a scout auction.
The sako finnfire ii has a full metallic bolt handle in the spirit of the old finnfire. Attention collectors, here is one you probably wont find anywhere else, this is a brand new, never fired sako m78 boltaction in. Fn sold about 700 model ds to finland in 1940 which the finns used during their. Hunters on mountain trails or on longdistance treks prefer highperformance rifles that are fullsized, yet still lightweight.
Qa slant front ladys desk, oak 4 section barrister bookcase, 4 early 1 and 2. Shop for sako bolt action rifles finnwolf parts today with numrich gun parts. Hello im looking for a magazine for my sako m78 finnscout 22lr. We take pride in our past, and the sako finnfire ii celebrates the old finnfire rifle. What is the value of a sako finnbear 270 winchester serial. In these cases the price range given is the authors best guess. My opinion the sako is smoother, but then my 88 was post64 when quality was a little less. It is nib,the box is not a 100% but the rifle sure is close. Finnish tikka m39 mosin and sako m39 mosin gear report.
The info i could find said the gun was available in. In short, the most envied hunting rifle you can own. These rifles are quite rare and dont often come up for sale. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. View this discussion about wanting to buy a sako m78 finnscout 22lr magazine, will pay in the numrich gun parts forum. Good or better condition with very little bluing remaining and a somewhat bright bore not counterbored at muzzle.
Most finn rifles were modified to these chamber specs as well, given the. Not to discredit american made firearms, but there is a distinctive feel about sako quality rifles. What key factors should i be aware of when viewing these rifles. I owned a post 64 wincester model 88 308 in the 1970s. The owner of this sako finnbear found very little to change about the inherited rifle.
This rifle even comes with an extra original magazine as a bonus. The bolt handle lock allows loading and unload of the rifle with the safety engaged. Nov 15, 2008 does anyone have any experience with the sako 78 hb. We generally dont put too much stock in awards handed out by print magazines, nor the nras golden bullseye awards which often seem to be the golden ad revenue payback awards, but we were pleased to see the sako 85 rifle receive some recognition. Sako l61r finnbear 3006 serial number sako collectors club. Sako 85 finnlight is the best rifle i owned so far in terms of aesthetics, accuracy and design. Sako finnscout m78 22lr with a extra orginal sako mag.
They have a 7 mag and a 3006 in stock and i want the the 3006. Sako 85 finnlight rifle highly rated in comparison test. Sako av deluxe or finnbear deluxe l61r sako collectors club. Need bedding info for vintage sako l61r finnbear, please. Considering getting a leveraction sako finnwolf as my only rifle a stupid idea. The sako 85 finn bear 3006 bolt action rifle features a walnut stock with raised cheekpiece. See the pics below for details of its present bedding. We carry sako rifles for sale in our online store at discount prices, including the sako 75 deluxe, grey wolf, hunter, varmint, quad, and other models. It was obviously someones safe queen because every scratch on it was made by me. Full text of standard catalog of military firearms the collectors.
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