David Henzler
Well-Known Member
I always look for certain SAKO models in certain calibers. Trying to acquire the ones I like in the exact stock configuration I like (white outline pistol grip cap w/Bofors Steel barrels). My preference for Bofors is not only the marking but the steel, and the contour. The Bofors barrels were trimmer... as tapering started more quickly. Nice look.
A couple weeks ago I found a deal to NOT pass up. An L461 in 223. I doubt that they were ever made prior to Garcia. Seems not. Perhaps someone has the real information on when they became available. But not only is is 223, but unfired, and with hang tags. New Old Stock. Unfortunately the BOX is not with it. I haven't taken a set of high resolution photos of it. But will later. For now it's posted on my personal server. http://24.172.105.90/guns/sakos/Sako L461 223/index.html
I'm not considering shooting it at present. Although it's tempting. Not sure if I should flip it or keep it.. It's stock finish is unlike most Garcia vintage stocks... nice clean finish like pre-Garcia guns.
I have several 222's and a really accurate Remington 788 with Canjar trigger and Weaver T-16 scope. So no need to reduce it's value by dirtying the barrel.
Comments ?
Dave
A couple weeks ago I found a deal to NOT pass up. An L461 in 223. I doubt that they were ever made prior to Garcia. Seems not. Perhaps someone has the real information on when they became available. But not only is is 223, but unfired, and with hang tags. New Old Stock. Unfortunately the BOX is not with it. I haven't taken a set of high resolution photos of it. But will later. For now it's posted on my personal server. http://24.172.105.90/guns/sakos/Sako L461 223/index.html
I'm not considering shooting it at present. Although it's tempting. Not sure if I should flip it or keep it.. It's stock finish is unlike most Garcia vintage stocks... nice clean finish like pre-Garcia guns.
I have several 222's and a really accurate Remington 788 with Canjar trigger and Weaver T-16 scope. So no need to reduce it's value by dirtying the barrel.
Comments ?
Dave