When I bought a nice L61R .30-06 a few years ago I thought that its four digit number, #17XX, might be first year of production. It's low number was a nice bonus, but I mainly bought it because it was in very nice condition, the price was right, and I'm particularly attracted to the slimmer barrel and stock contours of the older Sakos.
I just got my Letter of Authentication on it and find that not only is it first year of production, but it was one of 10 rifles in the VERY FIRST shipment of L61R's in June of 1961. I'm blown away! Never expected such.
Every fall I ponder over which of my Sakos to take deer hunting. The letter from the Sako Collectors Club just made up my mind!
I just got my Letter of Authentication on it and find that not only is it first year of production, but it was one of 10 rifles in the VERY FIRST shipment of L61R's in June of 1961. I'm blown away! Never expected such.
Every fall I ponder over which of my Sakos to take deer hunting. The letter from the Sako Collectors Club just made up my mind!