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Sako-addicted
The Sako L579 .244 Remington came in so, as promised I'm posting some pictures of it for all to see and comment on. I consider this rifle to be one of the grail rifles Sako produced not only because it is chambered to the .244 Remington but in addition it is a heavy barrel version with a blond stock. All I have seen have been furnished with darker walnut furniture. This one is very different and all original as you will see. As far as rarity I believe Sako produced very few of the L579 .244 rifles. From what I can tell, they produced numbers as few as 20 or as many as 50 of these very rare rifles.
As you can see the rifle is all original. It sports a Unertl 10x44 scope mounted in a set of Sako High ring/mounts. The dovetails are in perfect order. Barrel is marked Bofors as you might expect given its vintage.I have only found one very minor blemish on the stock, otherwise the rig is virtually perfect. Both of the sling swivels are in place and are correct for the rifle.
I admit that I think that I overpaid for this rifle. That said I wanted to add it to my collection. The bolt face looks as if it is unfired. So, I always use the adage show me another one These don't come along all that often and given the condition and configuration I am satisfied that I did well getting it.
rick
As you can see the rifle is all original. It sports a Unertl 10x44 scope mounted in a set of Sako High ring/mounts. The dovetails are in perfect order. Barrel is marked Bofors as you might expect given its vintage.I have only found one very minor blemish on the stock, otherwise the rig is virtually perfect. Both of the sling swivels are in place and are correct for the rifle.
I admit that I think that I overpaid for this rifle. That said I wanted to add it to my collection. The bolt face looks as if it is unfired. So, I always use the adage show me another one These don't come along all that often and given the condition and configuration I am satisfied that I did well getting it.
rick