Value of these three sako rifles
Recently Helped a freind with buy 2 of these three sako rifles and need a idea what they are worth. The first is a 300 winn. mag L61R finnbear deluxe. Has garcia in white on bottom side of barrel. Made in finnland. New in box has never had the bolt put in the reciever. Gave $1125 for it The second gun is a 25-06. L61R Deluxe Finnbear It has wrote on the bottom of barrel Stromer germany I think Brand new in box and also has never had the bolt put in the receiver. $1125 also. The third I am Interested in It is a Finnbear also 22-250 L579R I think Also a deluxe Have not seen the gun just takeing my freinds word on this gun. Also Has never been out of box. Has a set of sako scope rings and mounts with it. They want $1125 also. Is this a deal or just a average buy?
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$1125 for one? No. Nice well made rifle but it ain't worth that much. 0 -
I've read this post several times.....and was determined not to answer because I felt it very difficult to put into the proper perspective. But, now that there has been a statement as to possible value, I am going to try to answer this in a FAIR way....without any prejudice.
Here goes:
The year 1972 is considered to be a major "milestone" in Sako manufacture. Whether this is right or correct, I won't debate here but only state this as a fact. From 1972 on, is considered to be "Post Garcia." What does this mean? "Garcia" was a company that imported Sako Guns and began doing so in 1972. "Pre-Garcia" is prior to and before 1972, and before "Garcia" began importing the Sako guns.
It is generally considered that when Garcia took over Import functions on the Sako, for some reason, (I don't know what that was), Sako quality is supposed to have went way down. Did it? I don't know and I have looked at both type of guns and question this comparison, but it is there. It is especially apparent in The Blue Book of Gun Values, used by most folks involved in any way in valuing firearms of any brand. This "Guide" is widely accepted as a means of determining the "Value" of a gun. There are many other factors to be considered besides the "printed value" taken from that book. Economic conditions, in certain Regions and Areas of the Country, impact greatly on the values shown in this Guide. Availability of such a gun may be non-existent in one area while plentiful in another area. All of this must be considered when trying to get an "exact" value for a certain piece. But, you need a "starting place" to begin finding a value. The Blue Book of Gun Values provides that. So, according to the Blue Book of Gun Values, here is the deal on these three guns:
The first gun is definitely a "Garcia" gun as it is labeled as such. Here's what the Blue Book of Gun Values says to do:
Add 10%-15% for popular Mag. cals. on rifles listed.
Note: Prices are for pre-1972 Sako rifles, unless stated otherwise. Pre-1972 Sakos utilize the L-46, L461, L-57, and L-61R actions.
Subtract approx. 25% for post-1972 models.
As you can now see, you will need your portable calculator here or at least a piece of paper and a "sharp" pencil. Let's look again at the first gun you outline here. The Blue Book says in 100% Condition, (Means New in the Box, Unfired with all paperwork, etc.), this gun is
valued at $1,100. Now when we do the math, we subtract 25% because it is a Post-1972 gun, making it have a value of about $825. Now because it is a "Populat Magnum Caliber," (.300 Winchester Mag.), we are going to add 10 to 15%....in this case I would think the 15% adder to be justified according to the guidelines here. So, when I do that to our value of $825, I come up with a value of $948.75. This would be a beginning value for this gun. Now you must determine Regional prices, availability of such a gun, deep pocketed collectors, etc. But, you now have a starting point for your value. You may or may not, have paid too much for this one.
Looking at the second gun and still following the criteria of the Blue Book of Gun Values, here is what I find:
First of all, it is an L-61R Action, which was made "Pre-1972 AND Post 1972." It could be either and I have no way of determining exactly when, so we are going to have to do a little "guessing" here. Although the 25-06 is an intrigueing caliber, it isn't a "Popular Mag. Cal., so I'm not going to "add" for this. If the Gun is "Pre-1972," then according to the Book, it is worth $1,100. If it is a "Post-1972," according to the Book, it would be worth about $825. It would be to your best interests to find out when this gun was actually manufactured and determine "Pre or Post 1972" for valuation purposes.
The Third Rifle brings up another set of circumstances which tend to complicate the process of valuing it. It is a L-579 R action which is the complication. The L-579 was introduced in 1959 as a "new" L-57 action and replaced the L-57. This information I have confirmed for another reason at another time. But, I don't know what the "R" means when added to the L-579 making it an "L-579-R." This could be a Post-1972 designation, but I personally don't know one way or the other. So, to be fair on this gun, I will value it both ways, Pre and Post, and put out both values for you to decide. The fact that it is a 22-250 is certainly good because that is a desireable caliber, but again, it doesn't fit the "Popular Mag. Cal." qualification for a 10 to 15% adder. So if it is a Pre-1972 gun, value according to the book would be also $1,100. If a Post-1972 gun, then the 25% deduction would come into play and the value would decrease to about $825. The Sako Scope Rings and Mounts are in demand, especially if they are the Pre-1972 type. They were made in low, medium, and high style, the high style with a "see-thru" type for use with iron sights at your descretion. Depending on which style they are, prices for the mounts run from about $60 to $150 a set. Used "good condition" is less, New is more.
Now, as you can see, it is no easy task to try to set a value on these guns! Although I have come up with some prices for you, this should be considered to be only a starting place, a "Guide," if you will, which would require much more research to fix at an exact number. Your location and availability of these guns would have some bearing on a price, as would the desire to own them would also have to be considered.
Sorry I was reluctant to take on this task yesterday when you first posted. It was because I was "Lazy" and didn't want to do all this typing. However, I know this is "good" information and I think you deserve the best possible answer. Obviously, this represents a good sum of money which I'm sure you wish to protect and use wisely. I hope this information is of some use and benefit to you. Enjoy!
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Paul,if I spent even half the time thinking about what a guns' actual value was, that I spent reading your factual, well-reasoned appraisal; I'd still be working on my first Sako.
I say," If you want it; make it yours!"
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Aw, it's all these Damned Guns......Made me crazier than Hell....If I'm not shooting one, I'm cleaning it......If I'm not cleaning it, I'm carressing it and wondering if its worth the money I spent......Then I go shoot it again and I don't care what I spent for it.....then I clean it.......then I caress it.......Damned Guns, ANYWAY!!!!!!
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Hi Paul! thank you for the info, this is not my post but I enjoyed it as I have a Sako Garcia in a little 270 cal. payed $600.00 for it about 5 years ago, I would say it's around %80 I will keep it because it is a shooter. 0 -
I don't understand why you NEED to know the exact value of these rifles. There is no such thing.
You helped a friend by giving him $2250 when he needed it. The 2 rifles are freebies. You got a great bargain.
If you like the third one and he still needs help, get it also and you'll both feel good about the deal.
If you just want a Sako 22-250, you can search around and in time you can find one for less, I would wager.0
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