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I have a very early L61R 338 Win Mag with a close-to-26" barrel length rather than the standard 23.5 (60 cm) barrel length. Does anyone know if the early Finnbears had longer barrels and then reduced the length later? I would appreciate any responses.

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Larry
 
interesting. When was your gun made? Bofors Steel stamped? Sako cataloged and made "26" barrels" for the .264 Win Mag. although I think the actually measurement is just over 25". they put the 24" and the 26" barrels on the .264s back then. But haven't heard about others with the long barrel. Your gun sounds unique.

DeerGoose
 
Yes, it is marked Bofors Steel and the exact measurement to the front of the receiver ring is 25.25". Sounds like a 65 centimeter barrel or so.

Thanks for the comment. If you here of anything else, please let me know.

Larry
 
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