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L461. Original barrel?

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Edward

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Hi all, first post on here.

A fellow sako fan and I have just been discussing whether or not the barrel is original to this wee gem that I've had for a few years now. There are no signs of open sights ever having been mounted on it, and there are no further markings on the underside. The barrel has been shortened and threaded for a suppressor. Overall the rifle is in fairly good condition, with just a few marks on the stock from wear and tear.

If anyone has any ideas on deciphering the markings on the barrel I'd be very grateful to hear them!

cheers,

Ed. (New Zealand)

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Non-Sako barrel. Looks like British proofhouse stamps to me. Welcome to the club/forums !!!

DeerGoose
 
Agreed. That barrel is heavier than a Sako barrel that would have been mounted with that sporter style stock. Could that British style proof have been applied in NZ?
 
Thanks for the replies guys. When I bought it the seller claimed it was the original. I was pretty sure it wasn't but went ahead as the price was still good, and perfect for what I was after. Hard to say if the barrel was fitted in NZ or pre-import, though I've done a bit of digging and the proof marks are definitely from London. It still handles and performs beautifully.
 
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