Newest addition Sako Safari

[mcgrif2243]

Hey all,
Photo's of the newest addition, AIV Safari Grade, .300 Win. Mag., SN 552048. According to Sako, the first Serial number for these Safari Grades was 552017, which rolled out on Dec. 5th, 1980.
Regards, Will

 

[L61R]

NICE!!!

But as usual, lists are not 100% reliable.

I have seen a Safari Grade .375H&H with a serial number in the 53xxxx range. Built on an AIII action. With long tang!

Just another Sako anomaly!! Or maybe a pre-production rifle or test run? Go figure?

Thanks for sharing!

Jim

 

[5280sakonut]

mcgrif: Absolutely beautiful. Classic and timeless styling. Congratulations.

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey all,
A couple more photo's
Will

 

[sserlachius]

Hi Jim,

Another Sako- "Anomaly" with set trigger in 7mm Rem Mgn.

SS

 

[sako85]

Another superb Sako with excellent quality woodwork and crisp chequering, they are made so well you just know they are up to the job.

Paticularly good woodwork on the second Sako did it come from the factory like that and if so was it a special order ?

Sako85

 

[sserlachius]

Sako 85:

Yes, from the factory. -

ItxB4 s not a "Safari". - It's like the "Classic" AV but with open sights and free floating barrel.

Set trigger installed at the factory.

SS

 

[L61R]

ss!
Being a true Sako Aficionado I guess youxB4ll enjoy this one too!
Jim

 

[sserlachius]

Jim,

Good guess.

One of my favourites since -84 (30-06).
SS

PS: The ad is good!

 

[sserlachius]

 

[sserlachius]

Hi Jim ( Sweden),

This is for you.

"The most elegant rifle Sako ever made", I was told by an American gunwriter.... I tend to agree and I think you as well....?

Luckily not everybody has the same taste.....

It's an AV Classic in 30-06 and this Eritrean Gazelle was shot at 275 yards with 165gr Nosler Bal.tip loaded by Sako's PL in Finland. - ItxB4s somewhere in the Northern Sudan. The guys with the big hair are called "Fuzzy Wuzzy" and are excellent trackers for Ibex and gazelles. (sorry for poor quality photo)

SS

 

[L61R]

SS!
Just keep on gloating!! I sold my Classic rifles a few years ago in a state of total insanity!!:smile1: Nice trophy and rifle!!! No hat though!!:evil2:
Take Care!
Jim

 

[L61R]

SS!
A small glimpse of the before mentioned! STUPID STUPID STUPID ME!!!!!!
Jim

 

[sserlachius]

Sorry Jim,

Wasn't meant that way. I also sold and gave away Sakos I regret today. At least there are memories and in your case beautiful photos left.

You have that
Swedish "weapons wardrobe" which forces you to really think carefully what to have and not to have....
I guess that one played a role when you sold your Classics. - When I sell mine, you'll get a special
discount .

SS

 

[Anonymous]

Jim,
What a nice gesture from SS. When you eventually get them, I will be happy to store them for you at my house:bigsmile3:. I have another safe coming later this month, so there is some real estate inside that is reserved for you:wink2:. With "plan B", you can have all the SAKOs you need, uh. want:evil2:.
S-A

 

[L61R]

SS!Thanks a lot for your kind offer! IxB4ll take you up on it, rest assured!!:bigsmile3:Yeah our 6 limit gun "wardrobe" is a drag! To say the least!:sad2:So I have a solution of my own. I buy Sakos, shoot them for a while and then pass them on.A least it gives me the chance to own and try a lot of different models. Not bad even if I had preferred to own them all!!Jim

 

[sserlachius]

Jim,

What about creating a "wardrobe" for each family member?

SS

 

[L61R]

SS
It has crossed my mind!:neutral:
HavenxB4t given up but I think there is slim chance! And my kids are way too young to obtain licenses but in another 10 years maybe??
I have filed for a collectors license but that might take some time.
Meanwhile I enjoy what I have. Just bought 2 new ones and I hope to have them home by the time I get home from my ship.
Take care!!
Jim

 

[sakotex]

Jim:
Thanks for sharing with us the beauty of the Classics. Seeing your posted pictures caused some brain cells to awaken, so I checked my safe and, lo and behold, there sits what appears to be an A II Classic that had been apparently re-barreled by its former owner to 6BR. It's SN is 3509xx and it has the red Sako pad. I always liked the rifle due to its simple, straight lines and figured wood, but I had never looked at it closely and just assumed that the stock was not a Sako original. Maybe this is another "blind pig finds acorn" story...

 

[ram511]

S-A What brand of safe are you purchasing if I may ask ??
RAM