Only the bolt face recess was enlarged to suit the PPC case. Only difference is the shell holder chart doesn't state long or short action. These actions are the same external dimensions, and have the same bolt diameter as the 222 Remington, 222 Rem. I will talk more about the Sako Firearms and their involvement with Browning and Colt in separate articles under Browning Firearms and Colt Firearms.Found this elsewhere and from looking at my shell holder reference chart it appears to be correct. The Sako gun company would manufacture rifles for Browning Arms Company and Colt Firearms Company in the 1960s. Even at the higher prices I believe these are great guns to invest in. These also are becoming quite hard to find and are getting to be a little pricy. I always thought they had a little sleeker style than the 88. They look much like the Winchester model 88. It would be a lever action rifle in the 243 and 308 cartridge and only be produced for around 10 years. One of my favorite Sako Rifles of the 1960s would be the Finnwolf model. These would be considered good collectible firearms also but are also getting hard to find. SN is 412xx, early gun 24' medium barrel, factory finish on both wood and metal, factory rings included. Sako would also make a long action rifle in the 1950s that was designed on the Mauser 98 action. Sako Riihimaki 222 Remington, 24' Medium barrel, Clean early gun Description: Sako Riihimaki, 222 Rem. The L57 Forester models in the medium action were also quite popular and also can be considered good investment firearms. Visit my Gun Rating page to get a little more information on what is a good firearm to invest in. (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. This is the predecessor to the 'Vixen' model which uses the L-461 action with a fixed magazine. with detachable magazine which makes it the L-46 action. The model L46 in the 222 Remington cartridge is one of the most desirable Sako Rifles. PRICE LOWERED: Available is an excellent Sako Riihimaki bolt action rifle in cal.
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 his Getting The Range column from the January, 1965 issue of Outdoor Life (page 79), O’Connor writes of this rifle: The most accurate light, really featherweight, varmint rifle I have ever owned is one I had put together some time ago.
Sako riihimaki .222 rem mag match serial number#
In the 1950s and early 60s Sako Firearms would be manufacturing three styles of actions. Based on a Sako L46 barreled action, serial number 51330 was stocked by Lenard Brownell in 1963. 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. The Sako Rifles of the 1950s and 60s are an excellent line of Classic Firearms for the collector or hunting enthusiast.