FN-Sako DELUXE Bofors Fishgods

[stonecreek]

I was able to add this rarity to my collection a few months ago. It is an FN Mauser action barrelled and stocked by Sako in the Deluxe configuration similar to those made at the time (late 1950's) on Sako's own L46 and L57 actions.

Note the "Weatherby" slant on the fore arm tip. Its barrel is not only marked "Bofors Steel" in front of the action, but "Made In Finland is marked just aft of the BS mark -- something not done on other Sakos. It has the open-centered crossbolt like its successor L61R, and the left side of the barrel is marked with the usual Sako proofs and the serial number. The Fishgods floorplate I've only seen on a few L57's and L579's -- this is the only long action I've ever seen it on. The sling swivels appear to have been replaced, as has the pad, and the finish has either been rubbed down to a low-luster or has been refinished in a satin oil. Both the bolt and the magazine follower are jeweled by machine turning and I don't know if this is factory or owner-added decoration.

At any rate, I thought you guys might find this very rare example of interest.

 

[L61R]

:jaw::bow1::clap::score:

Oahhwwww! That´s a nice one for sure!! Neverever seen a Deluxe Sako Hi Power before and that one is way cool! Congratulations!!!

Sweeeeeeeet!

Jim

 

[misako50]

Fabulous!!- In keeping with a long standing tradition, I find that I am compelled to make a generous offer for the rarest of the Deluxe Finnbears. I will offer the mint pad pictured and two "moonies" and a "steely" to get that in my hot little hands. The pad was never "hunted" but only taken to the range to draw crowds:bigsmile3: Misako

 

[bloorooster]

Sweet rifle Stonecreek! I'm glad it went to one of "Our Guys"! I looked hard at it when it was up, you did good on this one! I have never seen the fish god on a long action Sako...Now that I think of it, I don't think I've seen anything but the standard "sakolope" on a pre G long action?!?!?!? Thanks for the rare pics!!!~Bloo

 

[L-46]

Stoney, we need guys like you to keep us up to speed! and educated
who would have thought, a deluxe Sako Mauser!
well done! and keep them comin'
whats the calibre?
notice the flat on the bolt handle bottom, similar to some early 579's

 

[stonecreek]

Stoney, we need guys like you to keep us up to speed! and educated
who would have thought, a deluxe Sako Mauser!
well done! and keep them comin'
whats the calibre?
notice the flat on the bolt handle bottom, similar to some early 579's

I apologize for overlooking to mention the caliber. Unfortunately, it is only the common (but great) .30-06.

 

[Anonymous]

Stone,

Glad you took your camera out for the Holiday. That's another of those "'bout as good as it gets" SAKO's. Very nice, indeed. I have a relatively limited supply of Lake City API's in 30-06 (155 gr.). Every now and then I run a couple down one of my '06's and there's still a lot of R-E-S-P-E-C-T from me for that one. Still a great round. I normally shoot 130's.

Thanks for sharing.

S-A

 

[L-46]

I apologize for overlooking to mention the caliber. Unfortunately, it is only the common (but great) .30-06.

Thats too bad its the common one! we all wish we where that unfortunate
great find, a real Gem!

 

[sako1]

Stone: Awesome rare bird there. Never seen a deluxe FN, let alone the Fish Gods on a Long Action. If the '06 is too common for you I know a nice place in my safe for it. Congrats.

 

[eddsako]

Never will see one again