L461 mannlicher value

[skip]

I have located an L461 mannlicher 222rem with an old leupold scope for $770 in 90% condition. Is this a good or great buy? Thanks for your help, Skip

 

[misako50]

Yes- Buy it! Before Mcgrif sees it.

Misako

 

[Anonymous]

Misako50 is absolutely correct! Just show us the pictures AFTER its in your hands! :wink2:
S-A

 

[Anonymous]

Skip, Watch for PM (messages) - tab on top right corner. Don't tell anyone where you found it if you haven't bought it already :wink2:
S-A

 

[mcgrif2243]

Geez, thanks alot guys. You make it sound like I'm some sort of Sako Mannlicher fanatic!! Couldn't be farther from the truth:angel2: FYI Skip, alot has to do with it's age. Is it an "A" series action? L61R action? If you could provide serial number approximate age could be determined. Is it all original? Sako rings? Has front sight hood?. Also when you state "old Leupold", the word old is relative. My 21 and 22 year old kids think I'm old at 46. My 74 year old dad thinks I'm a kid. Also, condition factors cause the 10% reduction? Would like to see it to give you more advice and don't worry, I only collect the pre-72 Finnbear Mannlichers (long/magnum action)
Regards, Will

 

[Anonymous]

Will,
Huh? "...and don't worry I only collect......"? What was that last rifle your wife just bought? :evil2: Seriously though, for my edification, would an L61R action fit in a L461 mannlicher? You are the man. I really don't know. I'm just into the long/magnum actions, too. I have a lot to learn. How'd the Colt thing work out?
Thanks,
S-A

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey S-A That gorgeous little .243 does not count....UMM, my "wife" thought she was buying a .264 Mag.:bigsmile3: My bad S-A, when writing the post I forgot Skip stated his rifle was an L461. I had L61R on my mind for some odd reason. So, not to confuse anyone, an L61R long action will not fit in the stock, mannlicher or standard, of an L461 short action.
Regards, Will

 

[Anonymous]

Will,
Duly noted and recorded. I'm thinking about straying from my niche a little so I've been watching you :wink2:. All I have to do now is to get MY wife to start buying Sako's!
S-A

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey S-A,
Regarding the Coltsman idea, Mike (Misako) steered me clear and I agreed with him that for return on investment, I'm better off sticking with the Pre-72's. I might pick one up though if priced right and pristine. Interesting "collector" ism that the two names combined of Sako and Colt don't bring ooos and ahhhs. Look at Colt/Sauer. Lots of ooos and ahhhs and $$$! I am into Browning Safari Grades, either Sako or FN action. I like Mannlicher-Schoenaur as well but I cannot justify the price when I can get a nice pre-72 or BSG for a lot less $$. Also S-A, I get to buy all the Jewelry and shoes I want! Everything seems to be working out just fine:wink2:
Regards, Will

 

[Anonymous]

Will,
You are a lucky man. I get to buy the jewelry and shoes, too! But I do have another GA on the way to go under the tree, probably the Monday after Christmas. I can wait :bigsmile3:
Merry Christmas,
S-A