Who Knows About SAKOs? What Model Do I Have Here?

David Nunn

January 19, 2020 23:30

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/853742390
I think it's just called a "De Luxe."  Am I right?
If not, what is it?  
Thanks!

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  Grasshopper

  January 20, 2020 01:54

   I HAD a small collection about 30 years ago. Yes, imo that is the "deluxe" version, telling tale is the floorplate. Please not on your description if it has a Garcia import mark as the Sako guys will want to know. Punch up pre Garcia Sakos on the web to read all about them. Nice rifle .:)

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  David Nunn

  January 20, 2020 03:08

  I don't see an import mark.
  
  What does the teddy bear image on the grip cap mean?
  
  nunn

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  Sam06

  January 20, 2020 15:14

  You have a SAKO Finnbear Deluxe rifle.  The "bear" on the grip cap is a "Finnbear"  Those are nice rifles worth about 13-1500 in that condition and caliber.  Does it say Bofors Steel on the barrel?  Did you pull the action from the stock and look under the barrel for an import mark?

  There were 3 importers of SAKO rifles that I know of;
  

  Stoeger, Firearms International and Garcia.
  

  
  

  One thing in the picture it looks like there are streaks on the metal, I know its just oil but you may want to either state that or wipe it down and re-shoot.
  

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  David Nunn

  January 20, 2020 17:42

  I wondered whether it is a Finnbear, but the Finnbears I have seen were marked "FINNBEAR" on the barrel.  
  
  I will do as you suggest.  Thanks!

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  Sam06

  January 20, 2020 18:26

  Some are and some aren't marked on the barrel. 
  

  But you are right.

  That is a nice gun and should sell fast.  You may want to plug it on the 24hourcampfire forum.
  

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  David Nunn

  January 20, 2020 18:46

  I did as Sam06 and Grasshopper suggested.  Check it out now.  Thanks!
  
  It is a Stoeger import and I see no Bofors marking.
  
  There is "84" stamped on the barrel, and "A III 4" stamped on the magazine box.
  
  "FINLAND," or "Made in Finland," are stamped in a number of places.
  
  I did as suggested, except for one thing.  I didn't plug my auction on the 24hourcampfire site.  I am not a member there, and it's probably bad form to make one's first post a self-serving plug.  If any of you are members there, you have my permission to post a link to my auction.
  
  nunn

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  Sam06

  January 21, 2020 13:57

  Man I really like that Steyr Safari Nunn, that is a very nice rifle.
  

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