Id say its a custom stock with an attempt at some Sako traits, like the cheek piece, and an attempt of the checkering on the fore stock. The fore tip and grip cap also say custom. The bottom metal is not properly fitted as it’s inserted too deep (below the wood line) to be factory original. Nice figured wood in the butt stock. Not knocking it just giving my honest opinion.
It’s possible the original was broken and then not a candidate for a repair. Obviously speculation on my part. This might explain why the bluing is still in very good condition, however, I’ve seen plenty of beat up stocks and not much damage or wear to bluing.
Interesting, I always knew actions in the white were made available for customs, I didn’t realize (already blued?) barreled actions were also made available. See you can learn something new everyday. Thanks.
While it may not be highly collectible, your Bofors marked Sako will still be of interest to a lot of folks as a shooter/hunting rifle, if and when you decide to part with it. Trust me, if you price it accordingly you’ll have no problem finding someone to purchase it. Take care.
Yes, the Sako barreled actions were completely blued, as were their earlier actions-only. It was much later, probably starting with the A-series, that the actions were shipped in-the-white.
