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Sako How to age a sako

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William Owens

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Hi all Liam here new member, I've recently purchased a Sako AV, IN 270, A FULL STOCK CARBINE. can anyone advice on how to age and ID my new , new to me, rifle. I think its 15\20 years old but not sure. I previously had a BSA, IN 270.
Regards, Liam
 
Welcome, Liam! Nice to have someone from the Emerald Isle on board.

The Club has the inspection records on Sakos through 1971, but nothing after that. However, your AV were produced from the early through mid-1980's, so it is closer to 40 years old than 15 or 20. However, Sakos are "ageless", and like fine whisky, they just get better the older they are.
 
William Owens said:
Hi all Liam here new member, I've recently purchased a Sako AV, IN 270, A FULL STOCK CARBINE. can anyone advice on how to age and ID my new , new to me, rifle. I think its 15\20 years old but not sure. I previously had a BSA, IN 270.
Regards, Liam
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There are things like stock styles, checkering patterns, & recoil pads, etc that can help get you a closer estimate of when your AV was made. Unfortunately the records the club has don't extend that far. The AV was produced from "about" 1981 to 1991, but pictures would help us narrow that down a bit. Welcome to our club!
 
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