I'm looking for some information on a Sako I purchase 13 or 14 years ago. It is a L579 No. 319XXX. It has Sako scope mounts with a Leupold 8x. Can anyone tell me about what year this was produced, any more info on the rifle and also an idea what the value is of it?
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Sako L579 .22-250
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Check the underside of the barrel just forward of the fore end for the importer's mark. This one looks like a Stoeger, which would place it in the very late 1970's or early 1980's. If it were any later the action would be branded "A-II' rather than "L-579".
The .22-250 and .308 will usually bring a bit more than the more common .243. Although the buttplate has been replaced with a pad, your gun looks otherwise original with original Sako mounts and in very nice condition. Assuming the LOP is in the 14" or longer range, the gun and rings without the scope would bring between $600 and $750 I would guess. You can add two-thirds of the value of the scope if left on the rifle, or 100% if sold separately from the rifle. Others may have a different guess on value, but that's what makes the world go around -- and welcome to the forum!
The .22-250 and .308 will usually bring a bit more than the more common .243. Although the buttplate has been replaced with a pad, your gun looks otherwise original with original Sako mounts and in very nice condition. Assuming the LOP is in the 14" or longer range, the gun and rings without the scope would bring between $600 and $750 I would guess. You can add two-thirds of the value of the scope if left on the rifle, or 100% if sold separately from the rifle. Others may have a different guess on value, but that's what makes the world go around -- and welcome to the forum!
misako50
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Hummers- Those should be the last 3 digits of your serial number- Misako
cwmech
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Howdy, I recently acquired a L579 similar to Hummers, sn 3209xx in 22-250, w/ Redfield mts. & rings filled w/ a Burris signature twilight 6x24. Picked it up and just caught the "bug", just couldnt leave her on the rack all alone!!
I really cannot determine if its original, or build on barreled action; there is not an import mark, barrel is stamped made in Finland, w/ caliber stamp across barrel in front of receiver, and the walnut is striking, but no checkering, and w/ palm swell. From your pics and discussions, the buttplate has been replaced w/ a thin Pachmyer in black. The action has been fully bedded to end of barrel channel, as well as the bottom metal. Oh, and it has the tapered,checkered bolt shroud like an A II.
Hopefully can get some time to build some loads to see if she shoots like the looks and handling.
Regards to the administrators for a great and informative site!! Woody
I really cannot determine if its original, or build on barreled action; there is not an import mark, barrel is stamped made in Finland, w/ caliber stamp across barrel in front of receiver, and the walnut is striking, but no checkering, and w/ palm swell. From your pics and discussions, the buttplate has been replaced w/ a thin Pachmyer in black. The action has been fully bedded to end of barrel channel, as well as the bottom metal. Oh, and it has the tapered,checkered bolt shroud like an A II.
Hopefully can get some time to build some loads to see if she shoots like the looks and handling.
Regards to the administrators for a great and informative site!! Woody
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It sounds as if you have a factory Sako barreled action in a custom stock. The barrel should measure 23 inches from the bolt face to the muzzle.
