New to me old Sako

[Wacenturion]

Here's a couple photos of a early L579 .308 Mannlicher like mine.

Is that called a Forester as well?  the full stock model or does it have a different name?

The L579 was referred to as the Forester....all calibers with further differentiation by Deluxe, Mannlicher, standard(?) model terminology.  Forester were built in 22-250. .243, .308 and 7mm-08 only.

L461 Vixens were also caliber specific.  They were built in the smaller calibers such as .17, .222, .223, 6mm PPC, .22 PPC.

Last but not least the L61 R Finnbear in the larger calibers.....6.5x55, .270, 30-06, 25-06, .300, 7MM Mag etc.

[Wacenturion]

Here is an old photo of the original owner of the rifle.  This was taken before he bought the gun in the mid 1950's near Glacier.   I'm not sure what aunty is holding in this picture.

Great old picture.  Thanks for posting it.  Its always great to see the good old days, especially when it's family!

[carpsniperg2]

Ok this is making me day dream! I love the sako's Here is me and my trusty Blondie finnbear in 300wm. Mine is the deluxe like yours wac with the ibex and engravings on the floorplate and trigger guard. God I love that gun! I always try to find a hunt to take it on each year. It means a lot to me and I had a hard time taking to NZ the first trip. I told my dad I was going to shoot a stag with it one day and I kept my word. I shot my spring bear last year and this year with that rifle. It has been many places with me. Everytime I pick it up I feel so warm because of all the memories it has with me and my father.

[carpsniperg2]

Also love that old picture!!!

[TheSkyBuster]

Carpsniper-

Looks like that rifle has seen some good hunts,  if only they could talk.         Nice pictures. 

[Wacenturion]

Carp....wow, great pictures.  My Daughter's Deluxe has bipods on it also.  Thought I was looking at hers for a moment...lol.

Have to say it again....boy those pictures are awesome!

[carpsniperg2]

Here is a super cool golden anniversary sako. It has been on gb for a long time. I watch all the older sako's on there at least once a week. I plan on adding another to my collection one of these years.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=291886989

Sky- it sure has. It has taken 5 bears/1 stag/1 elk/1 fallow/2 boar/ to many deer to count at least 20. So many wonderful memories. I hope to hand it down someday when I have kids.

Thanks wac- glad to see some others that are passionate about the sako's like I am.

[carpsniperg2]

My friend bought a finnwolf the other day that had less then a box of shells threw it. It's in 243! He got a killer deal on it and I almost slapped him for robbing the guy. He paid the guy what he asked for it, but dang! I offered him 1k cash and he said no dirty dog! Most of the times when he finds a new or old sako he calls me. Not this time

[Wacenturion]

I just finished another rifle quest a couple weeks ago.  Wanted to find a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle or 700 Classic in .257 Roberts.  The Classic being on a long action.  Not sure on the Mountain.  Well first I find a really mint Remington 722 in .257 Roberts with a short action.  Price was too good to pass on. 

Then within a week I find a Classic unfired in the box for a somewhat premium price, but below what I've seen some used go for.  Fortunately the guy offered a layaway.  Three days later I find another 97% Classic in .257 for a great price.  Again layaway as my secret gun funds were already depleted down to a subterranean level.  However enough to cover the two layaways.  Fast forward 60 days and have both in hand.

Now I have to scope them.  Fortunately I have a new in box 3x9x40 Trijicon in the safe.  Thats' going on one of them (the unfired one).  Not sure what I'll put on the other.  I like Nikon's and old Burris made in the USA types.

Moral of story.....now, because of this thread, I'm back to thinking I should find another nice Sako....lol  Thanks a lot Buster.

[carpsniperg2]

I have 3 windows open now hw-gun broker-guns america You guys got my bug going again There goes my scopee money I have built a couple more ar-15's that are sitting naked without a scope in the safe. I guess they will just have to wait

[Wacenturion]

Carp....that 50th anniversary is really nice.  Saw one advertized a few years back.  Absolutely beautiful.   

I know this is becoming a plastic/synthetic world out there in the field, but nothing will ever replace a nicely stocked, well made rifle or shotgun with attention to detail as far as I'm concerned.  Guess I'm just too old school.   

[carpsniperg2]

I feel the same way as you. Nothing built better and more solid then the old sako's. I still love the modern sako's as well, still great guns! I bought a a7 last year in 270wsm. Was on close out from 950.00 to 750.00 with my discounts I picked it up for 670.00. I shot 6 animals with it last year, the thing drives tacks. It is also super light weight mine with a 6.5-20 on it comes in right at a hair over 7lbs.

I missed one last year that was a sako finnbear deluxe, twin to mine. It sold on gb for right at 800 in great shape! I have some many calibers right now it is hard to pick one out to look for. Heck with a 270wsm sako and my 300 finnbear. I really don't need any others

[TheSkyBuster]

I really don't need any others

No one really "NEEDS" more than 1 or 2 rifles.   A few years ago I limited myself to one new gun per calander year.  That was going good until this year,  The Forester is my 4th gun since December.         Good thing I'm still single.    

[carpsniperg2]

  that is true but ain't easy to admit when you are a addict 

[Wacenturion]

Carp....did the same thing you did last night, surfing the internet looking at older Sako's and researching some things I was unaware of.

I think Buster is a bad influence on us.