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  1. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    I agree that there is certainly some joy and a sense of accomplishment just in obtaining some new knowledge. I just need to make the time to do the research and that may not happen for a few weeks at this point in my life. Either way, when I do get to it, I'll be sure to fill you in on anything...
  2. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Thanks Ice. I'll try to give them both a deeper inspection as soon as things settle down a little bit for me. (Things are a bit hectic for me at the moment). Supposing I could find out anything about the custom work or the builder, what would that accomplish other than to satisfy our curiosity...
  3. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Up-Date: received an e-mail from Sako Collectors Club Factory Records Service this evening. My rifle is apparently an L-46 in .222 (as a barreled action-only), inspected on May 25, 1954 and booked for shipping to Rhein Main Rod & Gun Club on July 5th, 1954. It was on of 2 Sako L-46 caliber .222...
  4. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Finally got some 222 cartridges and took this thing to the range. Borrowed a sled and got the site zeroed in as best as I could. Started shooting (without the sled) groups at 1-1/2" to 2" from 50 yards (which I thought was pretty good for a fat old blind guy like me). Not as good from 75 yds. It...
  5. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    I think you got it. I tried turning the elevation adjustment while I was at the range. It was EXTREMELY tight and I didn't want to force it. I finally got it to turn when I got it home. Now I'm waiting for some ammo to show up so I can get it back to the range and try to work it out. The windage...
  6. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    O.K. I finally got to shoot both of those rifles. I used what little .222 I had and shot hand held from a bench. No bench rest, no bag and apparently NO SKILL either. I shot a few from 50 yards and completely missed the paper. (8-1/2 x 11). I shot a couple more from 25 yds and completely missed...
  7. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Not to get TOO far off the subject but didn't the reunification formally take place in October 1990? When did the use of "West Germany" and "East Germany" cease?
  8. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Correction; I sent in the serial # for the Sako and not the Kriko. Man, I'm getting confused. And S A is correct. There are several sites listing "Trico" rifles for sale and posting pictures. I suspect they have ALL made the same mistake I made as most of what I saw looks very similar to my Kriko.
  9. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Icebear, I think you hit it on the head. The round logo you posted is exactly what I was seeing (Except on mine it was stamped into the barrel and not a "coin" tacked into the stock as the one you posted appears to be). The other difference I am seeing from what you wrote is on the right side of...
  10. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    O.K. Here's the scoop: I can't get a close-up of the logo right now because the guns are now up at the Gunsmith at my range for a quick clean & test-fire so I can get them out to the range myself. The logo LOOKS like it says Trico but could very well be Krico. As I stated earlier, the first...
  11. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Thanks. I'll give it another try.
  12. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Once again, thanks for the in-put. I really appreciate it. I will have the smith at my range give it a once over to make sure everything is safe and sound. Then I think I'll run a couple of boxes through it. I'll let you know how it does. (I'm sure it will easily outperform my skills). Thanks...
  13. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    I’m dying to take this to the range and shoot a few. Would it harm the value at all? Is there any value to harm?
  14. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    No. I know the gun was purchased second hand in South Florida many many years ago. I have no idea where the original purchase was made. Thanks for all the help.
  15. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

  16. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    That should have read I can't see the left side..... I do see a number under the bolt handle that looks like it was etched in by hand and the number is 16687. Not sure if that's the serial # or not.
  17. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    Thanks for the response. I cans see the left side of the receiver due to the scope mount that's been installed. (A VERY old Griffin & Howe). The scope is an old Henzolt & Wetzler without rings. I'm afraid I may damage it removing the mount. (I'm a bit of a novice with rifles). I can see the...
  18. Larry Allocca

    Sako Riihimaki .222 Rem Info?

    I just acquired what I believe to be an L46 a couple of days ago and I’m trying to get some info on it myself. It has a Hensoldt Wetzler scope on it. I know it’s old but other than that, anything anyone can tell me would be appreciated.

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