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This is a "medium action" intended for the. InSako launched a longer action, the L57, subsequently renamed L "Forester". The L has been very popular in Finland and Sweden, especially chambered for the. The rifle repair shop became financially independent of the civil guard in Sako started exporting pistol cartridges to Sweden in the s and continued manufacturing submachine gun cartridges through World War II.Īfter further organizational shifts in state ownership, the company was sold to the Italian Beretta Holding in This cartridge was designed for and well suited to capercaillie and black grouse hunting, a popular sport in Finland, Sweden and Norway. Intwo years after Finland declared independence from the Russian Empirethe Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunnan Asepaja Civil Guard Supreme Staff Gun Works opened in a former Helsinki brewery to repair private arms and recondition Russian military rifles for Finnish service. Condition is the Key with this fine firearm.It also has owned the Tikka brand of bolt-action rifles sinceand is now owned by the Italian firearm holding company Beretta Holding. Even at the higher prices I believe these are great guns to invest in. They look much like the Winchester model I always thought they had a little sleeker style than the These also are becoming quite hard to find and are getting to be a little pricy. It would be a lever action rifle in the and cartridge and only be produced for around 10 years. These would be considered good collectible firearms also but are also getting hard to find. Sako would also make a long action rifle in the s that was designed on the Mauser 98 action. The L57 Forester models in the medium action were also quite popular and also can be considered good investment firearms. Visit my Gun Rating page to get a little more information on what is a good firearm to invest in. In my opinion Anyone who is just getting into gun collecting should give these fine classic arms a good look. The Sako Firearms can be bought at reasonable prices. Yes they are hard to find but are one of those firearms that do not get the respect they deserve. The model L46 in the Remington cartridge is one of the most desirable Sako Rifles.įinding the L46 model Sako Rifle is a great find and getting hard to find not only in great condition but in any condition.
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These models came in a variety of calibers and of course the common cartridges like the and will have less value and usually be in worse condition. The medium action would be the L57 Forester model and the long action model L61 Finnbear model. The small action would be the L46 or Vixen model. In the s and early 60s Sako Firearms would be manufacturing three styles of actions. One of my favorite Sako Rifles would be the Riihimaki rifle. They would also be very pleasant to look at. They were a lightweight short action rifle that were extremely fun to shoot. I remember many of these rifles coming through the gunshop in Northeast Pennsylvania in the s and 80s. The Sako Rifles of the s and 60s are an excellent line of Classic Firearms for the collector or hunting enthusiast. Every Sako owner should be a member of this unique organization where you can learn more about one of the world's finest rifles and share your enthusiasm with other Sako owners, hunters, and shooters from around the world.Ĭlick on the link below to visit the SCC website and join the party, it's free!Classic Sako Rifles. We're members and sponsors of the Sako Collectors Club. Browse through our selection of Sakos and other fine firearms and contact us to buy or for further information on any of our firearms and accessories. We specialize in high quality firearms, with Sakos our Number 1 item. Custom Sako L Dickson-Howa Deluxe Golden Bear.