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  • Grasshopper
    Think he means Pre -Garcia import one,looks like a nice grain of wood-But overpriced condition wise,imo,,frequently wrong to some,,,by about 350.
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  • rufe-snow
    Years ago I use to sell Sako's, as I recall they came with integral scope mounts, that didn't require drilling. Along with everything else that has been done to this rifle it looks like it has been D & T'd for after market mounts.

    Given the rifles condition, and how it's been bubbaed seems that the seller is awful optimistic regarding it's value.
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  • perry shooter
    [:(][:(][:(] AT THAT PRICE
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  • MFI
    Thats a consignment gun I got in guys please disregard the price until we find out what its worth. Trying to get a handle on what excatly it is and its value..
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  • shootersguns
    MFI

    That is actually a FN action instead of the L series actions that people normally associate with Sako guns. The book prices always refer to pre Garcia guns built by Sako not by FN, if you look at commercial FN contract guns or early FN supremes you will get a better idea of price
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  • RCrosby
    Early Mauser action wouldn't have had the integral mounts of the "true Sako's" so the mount holes may or may not be original, but the front sight has definitely been removed and condition doesn't look that good. Stock and sling swivels look Sako enough, but I wouldn't be surprised if it sat even at 350. A project gun, but no collector value IMHO.
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  • tsr1965
    That is an early FN action SAKO. Unfortunately, it has been drilled and tapped for the now Weaver tip-away mount system. The sights were silver soldered on, and at some point the front one removed. That rifle is at best 40% condition, even if it has a sweet bore and chamber, and shoots well. You are looking at around $400.00 max, in these days and time.

    Best
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  • nononsense
    MFI,

    Prior to releasing their own proprietary actions and rifles, Sako contracted FN to produce barreled actions and complete rifles for Sako. These were often referred to as 'transition' rifles since they were just a filler until Sako's production/design was brought to the market.

    Most of the rifles were the new Improved Mauser M98 style featuring the solid left side on the actions. Below is a synopsis of the changes.

    Borrowed from another source:

    "The following are highlights of FN commercial post WWII action production changes as they increasingly departed in features from their military brethren. .

    1. Introduction in 1946 of a sporting model action. Principal modification of the military action limited to bolt handle redesign. This introduced the sweeping low scope bolt configuration that would become a signature element of the commercial line.

    2. Approximately1948, significant modifications consisting of: elimination of the thumb cut to facilitate a strengthened solid left receiver wall, elimination of elevated receiver bridge and clip loading recess, low scope safety more often incorporated on models designated for the U.S. market. Chrome Vanadium Steel barrel markings routinely appeared.

    3. Approximately 1950, engineering modification of the so-called full inner receiver ring. The inner ring against which the barrel abuts was altered from a single cut necessary to accommodate the long mauser extractor, to include a second non functional cut. The modification was made for production simplification. Technically the receiver strength was slightly compromised. The practical effect was nil. It is my belief that this change was all FN mauser action production, sporting and military.

    4. Early nineteen fifties: A transitioning period during which receivers were routinely tapped for telescopic sight mounts and corresponding low scope safeties always supplied. The FN logo atop the receiver ring was slowly phased out.

    5. Mid nineteen fifties. Introduction of the FN Mauser Supreme action which incorporated a redesigned cocking piece housing and side safety lever. Their standard FN mauser action continued also to be offered for some years as a less expensive alternative.."

    I'm certainly not trying to rain on your parade but the condition of your rifle is more in the neighborhood of a lower grade hunter. The modifications have been handled poorly and the overall condition is moderate at best. The action has the greatest value but it's suffered from the degradation of those awful scope mounts.

    Best.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    as above. I've worked on a few of these (btw, the serial # is on the barrel, not the action)and they are fine rifles. If it were mine I'd start it at $350 NR and hope for the best.
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  • MFI
    I am selling this for a customer and need to know what you guys think.. I told him $300-400 at best.. Always like to get the opinions here from you fine gentlemen that know a bit more than I do on certain items.. Thanks to all who replied..
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