New to me Sako M78 .22

[Mark Holden]

Hi guys. New guy here. I "accidentally" bought a Sako M78 at an auction. I have owned and still own several Tikka's but know nothing on Sako's other than anything I have seen of Sako is exceptional. My new to me Sako is an M78 .22. It as a carbine with a Mannlicher stock. It has inlays on both sides of the stock, one side is a mallard, one side an eagle. The serial number is M78 712XXX. It has a 5 round magazine that much to my surprise goes for 200-250 from what I saw when I wanted a spare. The trigger is as fine as I have seen on a rimfire. I have a Mauser, a Kimber and a CZ and the Sako trigger makes them all look bad. I have read that they did not import a lot of the full stocked rifles.

What can I learn about this rifle from you guys? Thanks for any assistance.

 

[gowyo]

Howdy, This little project should be a fun shooter. As its been heavily customized, there probably isnt much collectors value. Do a search under waterwolf to see his one of a kind original! Maybe he’ll post a picture of it.

 

[paulsonconstruction]

Stock is a custom (not factory) & looks like it was adapted from a different rifle. Barrel has been shortened. Looks like it would make a handy squirrel gun.

 

[bloorooster]

There is some very attractive wood grain and character with this one! Custom built for sure.
If I was a squirrel..I would be honored

 

[Mark Holden]

I noticed it has a pretty beefy barrel to it. I may end up taking up squirrel hunting.

It reminds me of a "Grandpa's gun."

 

[waterwolf]

Howdy, This little project should be a fun shooter. As its been heavily customized, there probably isnt much collectors value. Do a search under waterwolf to see his one of a kind original! Maybe he’ll post a picture of it.