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What model is this?

Discussion in 'General Sako Discussions' started by Dan Perrine, Mar 15, 2023 at 7:08 PM.

  1. Dan Perrine

    Dan Perrine Member

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    I have a Sako in 17 Rem caliber. It is heavy barreled. I have been trying to find what exact model it is. I looked on Sako's website at the varmint rifles but none of them have 17 Rem listed as an available caliber.


    The serial number area contains - SAKO I 248723

    I can find no other possible serial number or model number on the barrel or receiver. I have spent h0urs trying to track this down online with no results.

    Can someone maybe point me in the correct direction?
     
    Dan Perrine, Mar 15, 2023 at 7:08 PM
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    paulsonconstruction Sako-addicted

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    Pictures would make identification a snap, but based on the name & SN stamping it's probably a Model 75. The "I" denotes the action size. The other sizes were III (medium), IV (long), & V (magnum). Sako did not stamp 75 on that Model, probably because it was the only model they made at the time. They were produced from 1996, the 75th anniversary of SAKO, until 2006 when it was replaced with the current Model 85.
     
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    More than likely it is a model 75. Sako did not stamp 75’s with a model designation. Action length (your’s being I) and serial number. Several quality photos of action and barrel stamping would clear up any ambiguity. Hope this helps, welcome to the community.
     
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    Thank you.
     
    Dan Perrine, Mar 15, 2023 at 9:23 PM
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