Caliber of the Forester L579 Sako.

[hunter123]

I have inherited a Forester L579 Sako rifle. I cannot find any caliber marking on it.

Is there some way to determine the caliber of this gun without going to a gunsmith?

 

[misako50]

Sounds like it could be a large number of chamberings. You could make a chamber casting but it would be much better to take it to a smith and let him tell you what it is. No risk to your life or your firearm, in doing that .-Misako

 

[deergoose]

Have you checked the top of the barrel? Sometimes, the older Weaver style scope mounts will hide the caliber marking at the top of barrel at the reciever.

DeerGoose

 

[hunter123]

Thanks DeerGoose,

It does have the older weaver scope and it was hidden under the mount. It is marked as a 243 caliber.

The serial number on the gun is 808 _ _ .Is there a way to get an approximate age on the gun from the serial # ?

 

[deergoose]

click on 'Hang Tags' under links of interest on this site. Late '60s production. Your rifle is probably the most commonly found Sako of all, if a standard sporter. But still a great rifle. Please describe the gun to us, as you could have any number of configurations, like a deluxe sporter, heavy barrel model or a Mannlicher stocked .243.

DeerGoose

 

[5280sakonut]

Hunter: it is likely a late 1968 or early 1969 production gun. Sweet little caliber, that 243 Win. It can do a lot for you with the right bullets. Have fun.