Sako H.B. "Deluxe" Why none were made?

[blackjack]

Hello Blokes,
Any one out in the World no why Sako didn't make any H.B. "Deluxe" rifles? In my opinion the H.B. L461 & L579 were the best of the best.
Regards Blackjack AKA Mike {The Limey}

 

[nickz]

Hi, I just did a search and found this. Almost 2 years later and no replies, maybe because it is in the rimfire section? Anyway, I may have found a heavy barrel AII deluxe- not sure yet. How can I tell if it's original or not?

 

[stonecreek]

It's not. But post some photos, anyway. It would be interesting to see what it is.

 

[rowdy]

Hi Nick,

As Stonecreek asked, pls post pictures.

The gentlemen on this site will soon get to the bottom of what you are looking at.

Also welcome to the site.

Best Regards,

Rowdy

 

[nickz]

Thanks, I've bought it anyway but won't get it for a couple of weeks. When I get it I'll put pics up. It's got a deluxe stock like the L579 with angled fore-end tip, whiteline spacers, light wood, skipline checkering, low square cheekpiece. Floorplate has an antelope, trigger guard has leaves, grip cap has a tree. It's an AII action chambered in .22/250. The guy said he was the second owner, and said it had a heavy barrel but it could just be normal. Or it might have had a heavy barrel put on it? I was wondering if a heavy barrel was an option. Just have to wait till I pick it up then I can put some pics up and we can find out what it is. Cheers.

 

[deergoose]

Wow, nickz ! Can't wait to see the pics. You can never say "never" when it comes to the configurations of the older rifles ! This is what keeps my fire lit when searching for the guns to add to my herd. Who would have thunk that there were pre-Garcia L579 HB models in .308, L57 mannlicher carbines, L57 HB mannlichers, or L579 Mannlicher deluxes ? !!!! But, they do exist. My bet is that your "HB deluxe rifle" is a deluxe sporter with the heavier contour barrel as found in the later rifles and before the L-actions were switched over to A-actions. Regardless of the configuration, the caliber is very desireable in a Sako rifle. So, if you've landed a .22-250 deluxe you should be proud ! please let us know and we also like range reports as well !

congrats,
DeerGoose

 

[nickz]

Well, I picked it up today and I'm pretty happy with it. I'd say it's definitely a heavy barrel, no open sights, stamped Sako cal. .22-250 and says made in Finland on the barrel. Also the recoil pad looks in good original condition and says Sako Riihimaki Suomi Finland. The stock is definitely a deluxe too.

 

[topgear]

Nick - we would all very much love to see some photos of the rig when you get a chance. I'm wondering if maybe its one of the DW Custer commeratives (will be engraved on the side of the action). These however had super deluxe stocks. I've never seen one in HB but have seen one in .22-250 in a light barrel version.

If you can post some pics it would be very insightful for everyone to see what you have, it could be a very rare beast indeed.

Cheers John

 

[nickz]

Pics up now mate in the photos section, it's not engraved on the side of the action. Hope the photos can give you guys a better idea of what it is. Cheers.