Thanks for adding me new to forum ..need help.. I took a chance on what I believe to be an early Sn 11xx finnwolf “deluxe “... it doesn’t have skip line checkering nor white spacer in between rosewood and stock on forearm or pistol grip cap.. if I use serial # to authenticate thru sako will they tell me if it is in fact a deluxe or prototype or what I have??? Thanks for help
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Finnwolf VL63 Finnwolf deluxe??
- Thread starter Turbo27x
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Sako Collectors Club Discussion Forum
Yes, if you use the Factory Records Service the handful of Deluxes will show marked as such by their serial numbers.
But I can tell you that it is a Standard grade on which someone has refinished the stock with a lighter colored stain and placed a contrasting fore end and grip cap on it. Too bad that they finished over the checkering. Otherwise, it's nice looking.
But I can tell you that it is a Standard grade on which someone has refinished the stock with a lighter colored stain and placed a contrasting fore end and grip cap on it. Too bad that they finished over the checkering. Otherwise, it's nice looking.
I can’t believe it’s not factory..the fit n finish looks perfect to me .and the wood grain is superior to the deluxes I own..but I’m here looking for advice and appreciate it
He probably is that’s why I’m here asking for advice.i have put in a request with records department..I still believe it to be an awesome piece and will treat it as such .and wait to hear back from records department..I appreciate everyone’s feedback and knowledge..I’m new to the sako world and getting schooled..lol
So how much is taken from value if any for what’s been modified? It’s absolutely gorgeous
marlin92
Well-Known Member
It is hard to say, as beauty as they say is in the eye of the beholder. Many guys may like the addition of the colored wood foreend but most clollectors will not as it is not factory produced. Finnwolf's have been selling for pretty good money lately. No idea what you paid and that may be the question - if you paid a premium because you thought you were buying a deluxe then you may have overpaid. Unless you think you got taken, shoot it and enjoy it, they are great guns.
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I think if I did overpay I’m not far off .. I’m gonna shoot it and love it thanks fellas
