Sako/Browning ramp front sight

[mcgrif2243]

Hey all,
So, I'm Bidding on a pristine Browning Safari Grade, .300 Win Mag, 1970 no salt. (I love these almost as much as my Sako's). Never paid any attention before but from looking at the pictures and if my eyes don't deceive me, the original front sight on the Browning is identical to the ones on my Sako's. Having never owned both kinds of rifles at the same time, I never made the connection. So....we all know Browning Safari Grade Medium and short, barreled actions were supplied by Sako and the long/magnum action was FN. Also, several import rifles with FN Actions had Sako triggers. So....we know there was a connection between Browning/FN and Sako. So....is the ramp front sight Sako, Browning/FN, or a sub-contractor?
What to do you guys think?
Regards, Will

 

[misako50]

Will- I have no idea what sight configuration you have on your Sakos, but mine have front sights that are very different from the brownings in the FN and the Sako action. I will add that all of them are or were "pre's"- Mike

 

[mcgrif2243]

Hey Mike,
From the angle of the photo, the sight appeared to have the flat front like the Sako. Seller sent me a better photo of the one on the Browning which has the tapered front similar to the old Williams Streamlined Ramp. So.... my bad

Regards, Will

 

[misako50]

Will- Since you brought this up, I can't answer the question about origins. I do see some real characteristics of some Lyman and some Williams in many Sako products. About two years ago I "won" an auction for some safari sights and wanted to use them on a L579 that I had. They didn't come close to working. I could teach a class in "How to accumulate crap in desperation" trying to find Sako parts and solutions.

Mike