Sako Forester in 243

[Guest]

Approximate value? In good to very good condition. All original, no rings and bases.
Small rub mark here or there on wood and bluing.

Thanks Guys!!

Dave

 

[Guest]

Without seeing it, I would say 900 - 1100 U.S. . There will be some here that tell you $600 - $800 , but I frequent gun shows and websites, and I have yet to see anything under $850 .

 

[Guest]

Found out it's a L57 deluxe. Tried to attach a pic but didn't work. She is a hair rough looking but cool.

 

[deergoose]

Hard to find rifle. Only about 5000 L57 actioned Sako rifles made it to the States, and most were sporters and heavy barrel models, with a few Mannlichers and Deluxe models thrown in. There were a few variants in the grip caps and barrel markings, so pics would be good for us to see if we can find any new items. Also check engraving pattern on the floorplate. congrats on your find.

DeerGoose

 

[Guest]

Here is a pic or two. Hope they work.

 

[Guest]

Couple more.

 

[misako50]

Dave- This has appropriate bottom metal to place in our album that got started a few weeks ago. This is a pattern I've not seen. The grip cap was hard to make out so if you could take the time and take a shot of the triggerguard,floorplate and gripcap all in one frame, straight on, I'll (with your permission ) post it to the album. Thanks, Mike (Misako)

 

[Guest]

I will as soon as I get it in my hot little hands. Probably early next week.

Dave

 

[Guest]

Meant to add the grip cap just has a diamond inlay.

 

[deergoose]

Misako is right. Another variant of the "deer in the woods" engraving pattern. By my count, that makes at least 3 variants of this pattern, possibly 4 if they are all does ??? Please post a closeup of the engraving pattern. Yes, nice rifle, a little used, and to be honest I'm glad to see it. Rifles are made to be shot and I'm sure yours has taken a bunch of game. Also looks to have the narrower sling swivels. again, congrats on your find, neat rifle.

DeerGoose

 

[Guest]

Bottom metal pic.

 

[Guest]

Let's try that again..........

 

[misako50]

Thanks Dave- I'll place it in the album with appropriate credits soon- Mike(Misako)

 

[Guest]

FYI - this rifle has SN 96xx.

Fairly early L57 I would guess.

I REALLY like the weight and ergo of this. Wish I had one I could rebarrel in 7-08.

Dave

 

[misako50]

Dave- According to the club's info, your L57 is one of the later ones. Actually close to the change to the L579. I do have a colt -sako that needs a new home. It belonged to my grandfather then my dad then me. Gramps hunted moose with it when he got the chance. It's a .308 and still has another 50 yrs. of life left. Getting that to someone that would put it to use is more important to me than the family heirloom traditions. Let us know how that deluxe shoots. I haven't shot a L57 in .243. Regards, Mike

 

[Guest]

Thanks Mike. Still learning.

Email me a price with shipping to my FFL in WA (99320) on the 308.

I am pretty lean right now but would like to know.

Dave

 

[Guest]

Meant to add:

This is a neat rifle but neglect has got to the bore with some rust pits so I have no idea how well it'll shoot but hope to go this Friday.

 

[misako50]

Found another L579 engraving pattern variation. I'll post to the album.-Misako

 

[deergoose]

thanks, Dave for posting the pic.

I can't get to it now, but will later and will forward ???s if I have any. One other thing, is your L57 marked "Forester" only or "Forester Made in Finland" ?

DeerGoose

 

[Guest]

DG, I'm not sure but seems like it just says "Forester"