Sako L579 Deluxe .243
Just got this beautiful Sako and noticed "FLAIG'S" on the barrel just above the caliber. It kind of rung a bell so I googled it and it turns out they were a big time custom shop in Penn. back in the 50's through the 90's when the old man died. I just read where he was a NAZI sympathizer but one hell of a gunsmith. He used only Douglas barrels and this one is marked on the bottom under the wood "PREMIUM and dated 3-27-63. There is an old Redfield 3x9 in Sako rings. Gonna try to get her listed tonight. I also picked an old Sharps rifle in .45/110.
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I remember reading many articles in the gun magazines from the 60?s and 70?s about them . For custom work on k98 actions they were supposed to be among the best . Never knew about his nazi leanings until much later in life . 0 -
FLAIG'S ACE, yes, had a few of them. Still have a following. As a one time collector of Sako's I don't know if the barrel they replaced was worn out but those old Sako's needed nothing other than a good scope and shoot lights out. 0 -
I love Sako rifles and 243 caliber.I am going to try to find the listing. 0 -
Here you go Brother. It is a nice rifle.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/8475728550 -
Absolutely beautiful rifle. 0 -
That, is a beauty! 0 -
That is a sweet looking rifle Ricci. 0 -
Yup she is. I have never shot it but I would bet it will shoot. 0
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