Thanks Guys,
The whole point was about helping Finnwolff and others who may be fortunate enough to run across the path of one of these fine ladies. I try not to be a grand-stander or an in your face kind of guy. (not always successful in that department). I knew what this was and wanted to share with someone in Finnwolff's position. I now have been planning to write SAKO in Finland to see if there are any old-timers around who knew the pecking order on distribution. I still want to hear from anyone who can verify current ownership, #, and location. I will not divulge any information except to those who are verified owners who are also interested where they've gone. I want to hear from anyone via the PM system about these matters for privacy sake. BTW, Mine is NOT FOR SALE.
I talked to all my Finnish relatives and everyone I know who was at SAKO when these came out. Also to Swaro and Zeiss to verify they supplied scopes for the 70th. The only other thing I can say that the original SCA had wind of these based on a blurb in the FinnMark Newsletters, was proposed retail price (USD) would have been: $8,500 in 1991. This is not verified. I think they were all pre-spoken for before they were even built. Totally a European release, or to someone who knew someone high in the food chain.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. Guess it was my turn. I've had it about a year and a half now. Its in amazing condition and the case was built in the town where my maternal grandfather was born.
I appreciate all the nice comments. I just took the pictures quick with the iPhone earlier, so sorry if they are not the best.
Regards,
S-A
The whole point was about helping Finnwolff and others who may be fortunate enough to run across the path of one of these fine ladies. I try not to be a grand-stander or an in your face kind of guy. (not always successful in that department). I knew what this was and wanted to share with someone in Finnwolff's position. I now have been planning to write SAKO in Finland to see if there are any old-timers around who knew the pecking order on distribution. I still want to hear from anyone who can verify current ownership, #, and location. I will not divulge any information except to those who are verified owners who are also interested where they've gone. I want to hear from anyone via the PM system about these matters for privacy sake. BTW, Mine is NOT FOR SALE.
I talked to all my Finnish relatives and everyone I know who was at SAKO when these came out. Also to Swaro and Zeiss to verify they supplied scopes for the 70th. The only other thing I can say that the original SCA had wind of these based on a blurb in the FinnMark Newsletters, was proposed retail price (USD) would have been: $8,500 in 1991. This is not verified. I think they were all pre-spoken for before they were even built. Totally a European release, or to someone who knew someone high in the food chain.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. Guess it was my turn. I've had it about a year and a half now. Its in amazing condition and the case was built in the town where my maternal grandfather was born.
I appreciate all the nice comments. I just took the pictures quick with the iPhone earlier, so sorry if they are not the best.
Regards,
S-A