Early Peep Sight Identification?

[waterwolf]

Can anyone identify this Sako peep sight? It is similar to the other ones that I have with the same two-position sight disc.

However it won't slip on the rear dovetail of an L46. It has no taper to its dovetail, but does have a slight taper to the head of the clamp on the bottom. The dovetail of the sight is only angled on one side, the other side is right-angled (see photo 5 and 6).

Pictures that follow show it on the far left in the line up of a few other Sako sights, a few photos of it on its own, the photo of the bottom un-tapered dovetail compared to a tapered Sako sight, close up of the dovetail slot, and also a few pictures of it installed on my M-38 .22LR.

What it is it intended for...an L42?

 

[vigo]

Hello Robin,
You got me!? It of course appears SAKO, yet the differences from the others is obvious. The 1 and 2 instead of 100 and 200 on the diopter, the single lines instead of checkering on the diopter, the non-taper, the hole on the side and the groove? Maybe made to mount on scope bases on the old SAKO FN mauser's? Hell, I don't know. Very interesting though and look forward to finding out about it. Carl.

 

[icebear]

I think you've got it already. It has to have been made for a rimfire. I'm not aware of any center-fire Sako action with a non-tapered grooved mount. (Some .22 Hornets were built on rimfire actions). And by the way, that .22 caliber model 38 is a great rarity and a thing of beauty. I am envious beyond words.

 

[stonecreek]

It's the first I've ever seen, but I have to think it was made to go on the screw-on tip-off bases that came on the P72/M78 series of rimfires/Hornets. These bases are a bit of an odd size in that they are slightly narrower than the tip-off grooves found on American rimfire rifles. Some tip-off rings won't clamp down narrow enough to tighten on the Sako rails.

 

[icebear]

European and American rimfire dovetails are made to slightly different specifications, as I discovered a few months ago when I bought a CZ 455 and a set of factory CZ rings to go with it. I don't recall the exact size difference, but the specs can be found on some web sites. Since I don't currently own a model 78 Sako, I can't say for sure if the Sako conforms to European standard or not. I used to have one, and I used American-spec rings to mount the scope.

 

[stonecreek]

Since I don't currently own a model 78 Sako, I can't say for sure if the Sako conforms to European standard or not. I used to have one, and I used American-spec rings to mount the scope.

I recommend that people use the Millett rimfire tip-off rings on their Sako factory tip-off rails. Not only do the Milletts adjust for windage (both clamps can move in and out), but since both clamps move they will clamp firmly on a narrower rail. I did successfully mount a scope on my P72 with Leupold rimfire rings, but had to make a small metal shim to place under the single clamp so that it would tighten on the rail.

 

[waterwolf]

And by the way, that .22 caliber model 38 is a great rarity and a thing of beauty.

Indeed it is.

And thank you all for the helpful comments.

 

[waterwolf]

I recommend that people use the Millett rimfire tip-off rings on their Sako factory tip-off rails. Not only do the Milletts adjust for windage (both clamps can move in and out), but since both clamps move they will clamp firmly on a narrower rail. I did successfully mount a scope on my P72 with Leupold rimfire rings, but had to make a small metal shim to place under the single clamp so that it would tighten on the rail.

I have a good selection of .22 rings, Warne, Leupold, CZ, Bushnell, etc...and most seem to work fine on my Sako .22

 

[waterwolf]

Then until I hear otherwise, I'll assume its intended for the Sako .22LR and it will have its home on my M-38.

 

[waterwolf]

Here it is on a French Gevarm .222. A fellow on Gunboards writes:
" I purchased a rifle recently that came with the exact same peep site as you have pictured.the rifle is a Gevarm brand in 222 Rem. caliber,and I immediately noticed the similarity of this site and the Sako peep. the sites are so close in style that I'm inclined to think they were made at the same manufacturer."

 

[blackjack]

Good Morning Sako Lovers,

I have a Mk 3 Sako Peep - Sight for sale or exchange. If any one is interested please PM me. I have recently purchased a Winchester Model 1892 { Take Down } in .25 - 20 WCF. The rifle is in very good condition and was made in 1896. It has the special order steel shot gun type butt plate, which I prefer to the crescent style, and is a round barrel, which I also prefer to the more common octagle type. The Winchester can keep my Sako L46 6, 3 X 33 R company.

I am looking for a vintage Lyman or Marples peep - sight for the Winchester. The type that screws to the rear tang behind the hammer. I do like the Lyman P S more so then the Marples and I would like one for my Winchester. Trying to find a P S in the UK is next to impossible. If any member of the SCC has one of these P S's for sale, or exchange please PM me. Thankyou.

Blackjack