![]() (In my opinion) Anyone who is just getting into gun collecting should give these fine classic arms a good look. The Sako Firearms can be bought at reasonable prices. Yes they are hard to find but are one of those firearms that do not get the respect they deserve. The Sako rifles from the 1950’s are good collectable firearms for those serious about collecting vintage Rifles from that era. These little Sako’s would get an Excellant rating. Finding the L46 model Sako Rifle is a great find and getting hard to find not only in great condition but in any condition. The model L46 in the 222 Remington cartridge is one of the most desirable Sako Rifles. These models came in a variety of calibers and of course the common cartridges like the 308 and 30-06 will have less value and usually be in worse condition. The medium action would be the L57 Forester model and the long action model L61 Finnbear model. The small action would be the L46 or Vixen model. In the 1950s and early 60s Sako Firearms would be manufacturing three styles of actions. One of my favorite Sako Rifles would be the Riihimaki 222 rifle. They would also be very pleasant to look at. They were a lightweight short action rifle that were extremely fun to shoot. I remember many of these rifles coming through the gunshop in Northeast Pennsylvania in the 1970s and 80s. When I personally think of Sako Firearms I immediately think of the small action Sako in the 222 Remington cartridge. My Steyrs are the most accurate centerfire hunting rifles I have ever owned.The Sako Rifles of the 1950s and 60s are an excellent line of Classic Firearms for the collector or hunting enthusiast. It loves flat base bullets, and nothing else. It is beautiful like poem, but very finicky. The barrels on the Steyrs are second to none on a factory rifle. My Steyrs are very deadly rifles regardless of the temp or the weather. I love Sakos ,but I am not sure I like them that much. I went to two big Cabalas stores this month. I can get him to order in whatever I want. I have a major gun dealer within twenty miles of me, and he has no Sakos.I think he has some Tikkas. Hmm, makes me wonder: maybe majority of the guns that go to US market are Tikkas and the Sakos are sold to Europe, Australia and so on?ītw, I just googled a little: here in Finland even these old used Tikkas (LSA 55 and 65) sell for 750-900 euros. ![]() Sakos are NOW rare in USA? 10 years ago Sako was building 20 000 rifles a year, 10 000 of them Sako and 10 000 Tikka. ![]()
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