Is One Type of Sako Rear Sight Better Than The Other?

[sakotex]

I've seen 2 different rear sights on Sakos. Here's an example of each type:
https://www.gunbroker.com/auction/viewitem.aspx?item=154054850
https://www.gunbroker.com/auction/viewitem.aspx?item=153482154
Are both types Sako original equipment? Are they attached by soldering or by screwing to the barrel?
Which type is preferred for close range snap shots?
Which type is preferred for longer range precision shots?
Thanks. Bill.

 

[misako50]

Bill- The first link is a sako original. I don't know about the second one, but it looks like a williams sight. Good picture on the first example. I can't tell you much more than that about them. I do prefer open sights to peeps, however.-Mike

 

[sakotex]

Mike- Here are two mannlichers with the 2nd type rear sight:
https://www.gunsamerica.com/9407926...les/other-bolt-action/sako_aii_mannlicher.htm
https://www.gunbroker.com/auction/viewitem.aspx?item=153501131

Bill.

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey all,
The rear barrel sight as Mike stated is the Sako original that was on very early 1960's rifles and came back when Garcia came out with the Model 72 and the model 73 Finnwolf. When Stoeger took over, the rear sight was the Williams "guide" sight.
Regards, Will

 

[sakotex]

Will- That's very helpful info. Can you also answer my questions above regarding attachment methods and usability of the 2 sights? Many Thanks. Bill.

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey Bill,
Both sights are attached with screws. I'm not a big Williams fan, especially the Guide sight. While it is adjustable for elevation and windage, any changes made require loosening and re-tightening of screws. Not exactly handy in the field. I really like the Sako sight. adjustable from 50 to 300 yards within seconds by sliding the nob. I would choose the Sako sight for any shooting situation, near of far.
Regards, Will

 

[kjeldsen]

Hey Bill,
Both sights are attached with screws. Regards, Will

Will, I do think the old SAKO style sight with the slide is soldered on, I've seen it removed on a couple of rifles and I don't remember seeing any screwholes on those. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Kjeldsen

 

[misako50]

kjeldsen- The older Sakos had the sights soldered on but the Finnwolf had a screwed on more modern looking sight. I can't speak for McGrif but he is looking at a Finnwolf (Garcia) and a Mannlicher.- Mike

 

[kjeldsen]

Thanks for enlightning me.

Kjeldsen

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey Kjeldsen,
Both the front and rear sight on my Model 72 Finnbear are attached with screws. The Finnwolf in the photo Bill has the link to with the rear sight is the Model 73 Finnwolf. The rear sight came standard on Model 72 and 73 Garcia imports. I have only seen one early model in .264 Win. Mag with a four digit serial number that had the sliding rear sight. Since the pre-72's had sweated/soldered front sights, I would imagine if one came with the rear sight that as well would be soldered. Don't know for sure.
Regards, Will

 

[hayseed51]

Will, have you actually seen a Model 73 so marked? Dick

 

[sakotex]

Thanks Mike, Will, and Kjeldsen...all helpful info. How are windage adjustments made to the Sako sight? Bill.

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey Dick,
The Model 73 was just like the model 72. The "Model 73" and "model 72" would only be found on the box and hang tag, nowhere on the rifle.
Regards, Will

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey Dick,
your full post did not show up on the forum,
Regards, Will

 

[Anonymous]

I'm just curious what sort of things folks have for resources on information that comes out on the forum? Old catalogs? Magazines? Gun digests, or other. I need to build a library of sorts for personal information I can refer to when I'm speaking on something that's coming form a reference instead of just what I think I know.
S-A

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey S-A
I was lucky enough to inherit a decent collection of old Gun Trader's Guides, written by Paul Wahl. Also have a couple early 60's Gun Digests. If I were you, I would snatch up the 60's and 70's Gun Trader's Guides. While they may not be 100% accurate and comprehensive, I feel the information is reliable because that information was readily available as firearms such as Sako were being advertised and manufactured at that time. Lots of folks think reference materials such as these as well as the Blue Book are worthless. That may be if you collect Winchesters, Colt, Remington etc. where you can find entire volumes and countless publishing's regarding them. When it comes to Sako, as you well know, there is nothing except the afforementioned publications. Also, since retiring at the ripe old age of 43 three years ago, I spend most every day scouring the internet. Googling as many combinations of "Sako-ish" stuff as possible. Example: I learned some about the Model 72 from old advertisements I found listed for sale on E-Bay. I have a data-base of sorts on my computer. I keep a pen and notebook next to me and write-down info and data during the day. When I'm done for the day (or night), I enter it into the data-base. I also cross-reference everything when possible.
Regards, Will