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Found a Coltsman

Sako Collectors Club Discussion Forum

You have a standard grade Coltsman, nice rifle. The caliber is somewhat interesting in that Sako made .223 rifles for Colt for several years before they began chambering the round in their own rifles.

These standard grade Coltsman rifles were built on a Sako L461 action for Colt by a contractor working "across the street" from Colt in Hartford, Connecticut. The contractor was either the High Standard company or a related company called the Jefferson Rifle Company working out of the High Standard facility in Hartford. The barrels and stocks, although very similar to those on the contemporaneous Sakos, were of American origin and fitted in the High Standard factory.

However, the Deluxe versions of the Coltsman were 100% made in the Sako factory in Finland and used Sako barrels and stocks.

The Jefferson Rifle Company also made proprietary rifles for Montgomery Ward and Sears on Sako actions.
 
You have a standard grade Coltsman, nice rifle. The caliber is somewhat interesting in that Sako made .223 rifles for Colt for several years before they began chambering the round in their own rifles.

These standard grade Coltsman rifles were built on a Sako L461 action for Colt by a contractor working "across the street" from Colt in Hartford, Connecticut. The contractor was either the High Standard company or a related company called the Jefferson Rifle Company working out of the High Standard facility in Hartford. The barrels and stocks, although very similar to those on the contemporaneous Sakos, were of American origin and fitted in the High Standard factory.

However, the Deluxe versions of the Coltsman were 100% made in the Sako factory in Finland and used Sako barrels and stocks.

The Jefferson Rifle Company also made proprietary rifles for Montgomery Ward and Sears on Sako actions.
Thanks for the info! much appreciated!
 
Took it out today, it shoots great! I did have some trouble with the trigger, it was gritty, inconsistent and flat out failed three times! Brought it home and took it apart. The sear block was so corroded it could barely move. I actually had to drive it out of the housing with a punch. The housing had quite a few burrs I stoned out. I polished the edges of the trigger and sear (only cleaning the bearing surfaces) lubricated and reassembled. Creep is all but gone, trigger is now safe and consistent. Even with the trigger trouble I was getting 1/2" groups with two different handloads I had for my AR-15. My 10yr old son shot a pumpkin at 300yds....2 for 2! I have always wanted a Vixen, and never could afford one. This is the gun I have waited for. Nice enough to make me like it, used enough to not make me feel bad for having it in the field.
 
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