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Well said, Rocky! And I expect that Rocky would offer to pay for the plane ticket.Bring it over here to the US and you'll get your trip paid for.
Even though the L46 .218 Bee was imported to the U.S., prices on the very rare transactions of those have been running well into the 3-4K range. And I felt I was really lucky to buy a nice L46 Hornet (somewhat more common than the Bee) for around $2,200 within the last year. I'd say that what I paid for my Hornet is probably well under today's market. (BTW: That Hornet is a real shooter with groups running well under an inch using a variety of ammunition.)Based on Stonecreek's opinion, I would be bidding on it as well as I did not know that they were not commercially imported to US. I was lucky to find a .25-20 and it is checkered as shown in photos.
Thanks for the info Spaher. This will give me a figure to start with.In Australia I have no opinion, however in the US where scarcity of this caliber makes it quite desirable you could expect $2,000-3,000+ US as there are two or more individuals willing to spend a premium to add to their collection. I say two or more as that is what sets market value.
Very nice Sako!
Wish it was that easy Rocky, I'm guessing I would end up a guest of DOC before I got in the airport. But I like the way you think. CheersBring it over here to the US and you'll get your trip paid for.
Stonecreek, I aquired the firearm some 40yrs ago from a deceased estate (friend of our family). He was a farmer and as far as I am aware it's in original condition. When I got it I just cleaned it and rubbed a coat of oil over the timber work. There is a slight blueing fad near action. Wonder if Rocky could use the plane ticket himself and come over? I'm still trying to come up with a fair price!Well said, Rocky! And I expect that Rocky would offer to pay for the plane ticket.
That might be a refinished stock, but camera/light/color tone make it difficult to know.
Regardless, I would say that Spaher's estimate of the U.S. value may be conservative since the .25-20 was never commercially imported to the U.S. Australian values, where the .25-20 was commercially imported (although in somewhat limited numbers) may not quite match what it would bring in the U.S. Also, I suspect that the vast majority of the small number of .25-20's Sako made were stocked in uncheckered birch -- and most of them would have been LH safeties instead of the rolling RH safety of the one in the photo -- making it even more desirable.
Spaher, you might be considering a vacation to Oz! Something to think about haha.View attachment 26953 View attachment 26952 Based on Stonecreek's opinion, I would be bidding on it as well as I did not know that they were not commercially imported to US. I was lucky to find a .25-20 and it is checkered as shown in photos.
Okay, the oil you applied explains why the stock color isn't quite what is usually seen. It's a great rifle to own, regardless of what hemisphere you happen to be in.Stonecreek, I aquired the firearm some 40yrs ago from a deceased estate (friend of our family). He was a farmer and as far as I am aware it's in original condition. When I got it I just cleaned it and rubbed a coat of oil over the timber work.
Fantastic rifle Rene!L46 25-20View attachment 32829View attachment 32830oops, forgot I had already posted…. a bad sign…but, where did I leave my glasses?
Jeebus! I just drooled all-over my shirt.View attachment 26953 View attachment 26952 Based on Stonecreek's opinion, I would be bidding on it as well as I did not know that they were not commercially imported to US. I was lucky to find a .25-20 and it is checkered as shown in photos.
Until I find an L46 in .25-20, I will just have to make do with my Savage model 23B in .25-20. It shoots as well as my Winchester 1892 saddle ring carbine but will accept pointed bullets. I have some 75 grain hornady psp that should work well but probably not expand well.View attachment 26953 View attachment 26952 Based on Stonecreek's opinion, I would be bidding on it as well as I did not know that they were not commercially imported to US. I was lucky to find a .25-20 and it is checkered as shown in photos.