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Hi, I'm new to the forum.

I have what I believe to be an older model L46 222REM. It seems to be the deluxe model with fancy stock, engraved bottom metal, detachable mag. It is marked Sako Riihimaki serial 45xxx. Bofors Steel, made in Finland. From what I can find in books, I think it was made in the late 50's or early 60's. Condition...near perfect bluing, Wood is very pretty but with some very fine "cracks" in the clear finish. What are these worth if I decide to part with it? It's too nice to take into the field and I may sell it to finance custom gun.

Thanks in advance, Gary
 
Yes, that does sound like an L46 Deluxe and is great property. Asking for an accurate price estimate here is like dragging a piece of meat in front of a pack of hyenas
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. At least half the guys on this forum would absolutely love to have that gun. I'll just say that if it could be worth $1,000 or more depending on what the beholder's eye sees.
 
Yes, that's a real good one. The L46 deluxes also had different floorplate engravings, I know of at least three different ones. Does your engraving look like that in the pic ?

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Mine is a little different. I'll try to include a photo.
Gary
 

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Gary- That is an outstanding Sako. I would like to put the picture of your bottom metal in the engraving (deluxe floorplate patterns) section. I may want a better picture of it. Thanks, Misako
 
Gary- The first photo didn't show up for me until today on my PC so I have all I need to transfer to the archives. I have to send it to "L61R" first.-You can post pictures of that rifle anytime. It is just a great looking rifle.-Misako
 
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