My 2nd Sako

[Paul B.]

Hi All,

Recently picked up my 2nd Sako - a L579 Forester Deluxe in .308 Win. It has the "Bofors Steel" stamp and interestingly enough, no importer markings on the underside of the barrel just in front of the forearm. Perhaps it's a European purchase that found it's way to the U.S.? It has some minor bluing loss on the bolt shroud and 1 scratch on the buttstock. Other than that, I think it's in phenomenal shape! Can't wait to shoot it!





Thanks!
- Paul B.

 

[stonecreek]

Congratulations on acquiring a fine rifle!

Very few Sakos with Bofors marked barrels will have an importer's stamp on the underside of the barrel. Importer identification was not required until the 1968 GCA went into effect, which was just about the same time that Sako dropped the Bofors mark. So it is no surprise that it has no importer's mark.

However, if you're curious about where and when it was shipped from Sako you can use the Level 2 factory records service (click "Factory Records Service" at the top of this page or go to http://sakocollectors.tictail.com/

 

[Paul B.]

Thank you!

 

[deergoose]

That'll be a good one. Congrats on your find!!

DeerGoose

 

[Paul B.]

Thanks! I'm thinking that a gloss Leupold VX3i in 2.5-8x36 should compliment it nicely!

 

[stonecreek]

Didn't know you could still buy Leupolds in gloss, but I agree that the gloss finish goes best with the bright metal of the Deluxes.

 

[Paul B.]

Thanks Stonecreek. The VX-2 in 3-9x40mm is cataloged in gloss. Additionally, any model VX-3i can be ordered in gloss through their custom shop (not a bad deal as I recently purchased a custom gloss VX-3i in 4.5-14x40mm for a Browning BAR Mk II Safari in 338 WM which looks great!) The only other scope manufacturer offering new products in gloss is Leica (which is a whole other price tier $$$).