New to Sako Rifles

[ERP]

Let's see a pic of the magna ports.
See what company did it by the shapes.
Thanks

 

[bigcountry4me]

https://sakocollectors.com/forum/attachments/s-375-4-jpeg.33605/

Post 16

 

[icebear]

The rear sight on that rifle is typical of European-market Sakos, but seldom seen on guns officially imported to the US. I'm guessing it's a bringback, most likely by a GI as Sakos were sold in the PX back then. If there is no importer's mark on the rifle, it's most likely a bringback. The importer's mark could be on the underside of the barrel or somewhere visible on the action.

 

[bigcountry4me]

Let's see a pic of the magna ports.

Look at post 16

 

[bigcountry4me]

The rear sight on that rifle is typical of European-market

Yes, and often gutted, which is too bad. Nice to see one intact.

 

[ERP]

https://sakocollectors.com/forum/attachments/s-375-4-jpeg.33605/

Post 16

A little different than the one I have on a 308. Came from Mag-Na-Port in the states.

 

[Tempo2212]

Just acquired my first Sako rifle and came here for some information. I am now the happy owner of a Sako L61R chambered in 375 H+H. According to the serial number on the receiver (69675) this is a 1972 production model (and seemingly the 3rd last of its manufacture), but the bolt has the third lug at the back, which appears to possibly make it a 1961 vintage according to some information I have. Was Sako still putting 3 lug bolts in their 375 Magnums in 1972? The electro pencil number on the bolt matches the last 3 digits of the serial number on the rifle. It's in fantastic condition and the only surprise to me is the magnaported barrel. Any assistance in establishing the lineage of this rifle would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

Hi Dan,
this is Markus from Germany. I own a L61R from early sixties in 30.06 in a relative good condition.
May I ask, what the price for a gun like this in US? I got mine for ridiculous 300€

 

[mattimoose]

I hate magnaporting and Boss systems because of the noise. When I had my BLR re-bored and re-rifled from 7mm mag to .338, everyone imagined it would kick like hell, but it is actually pretty tame. Muzzle brakes make my teeth sore.

 

[stonecreek]

Hi Dan,
this is Markus from Germany. I own a L61R from early sixties in 30.06 in a relative good condition.
May I ask, what the price for a gun like this in US? I got mine for ridiculous 300€

A fair question. Prices for rifles vary greatly around the world based on any number of factors. From time to time I watch the various internet marketing sites which serve European countries and have observed that used rifles tend to sell for less in Europe than in the U.S.

For instance, your 300E is equal to about $325 US right now. That is less than half of what any Sako in shootable condition would bring here. Condition is subjective, but a "good-to-excellent" Sako .30-06 will move quickly at $700 (even though it is common for sellers to ask -- but not necessarily receive -- more than $1,000).

Conversely, it seems that firearms that are new and unused tend to sell a bit higher in Europe than in the U.S. I'm not sure why this discrepancy, or if it is just that my sources of information are limited.

The difference in prices is even greater for small caliber rifles. Rimfire .22's go for peanuts most places in Europe compared to U.S. prices. I presume this is a demand issue since there are not as many opportunities to use a rimfire in most European countries as in the U.S. Also, many European countries limit the number of guns -- rifles more than shotguns -- that a person may own, so I suppose this limitation cuts the demand for rimfires, also.

If my observations are inaccurate or different from your own, please elaborate as we're all interested in this subject, even if only from an academic viewpoint.