![]() ![]() I know pre garcia sako’s were mfg 1959=1971. About this time Sako began using a heavier barrel contour on its sporters and a. ![]() Sometimes the 'pre-Garcia’ label is confused with a changeover in Sako rifles which occurred around 1969. A Garcia-imported Sako is likely to shoot just as well or better than a ‘pre-Garcia’ model. Have all the serial numbers recorded and info about each one. The barrels are very good cold hammer forged as are all SAKO’s and excellent shooters. I’ve seen lots of these rifles of this era and thee pre Garcia guns marked BOFORS Steel are often sold at a premium. Any input on value? PrivateSako Dating By Serial Numbers Ia a Sako Finnbear L61R, serial #94xxx, a pre-garcia model? Came across one,30-06, is nice condition. My reasons are these: #1 It looks like it says imported by Stoeger on the one side of. Thanks in advanced.Re: SAKO L-579 Pre-Garcia? I am not an expert on this but I have owned two pre Garcia Sako’s(1 22-250 HB that I will always regret selling, Damn college). Would I have any trouble if I took this gun out and is there a chance a cop or ranger could take it from me? I have the paper work from when the cops gave it back but I don't want to have to carry a piece of paper everywhere the gun goes. I was told by my local FFL that they could look at it and see if its readable by them but I was afraid of them keeping the gun if its not. ![]() I've cleaned and buffed the serial area as much as possible and I was wandering if someone knew if this U is what a typical serial number on this rifle would be. I remember back in 1998 or so the Sako was stolen and returned about a week later by the police but the serial number had been tampered with and the thief made it near impossible to read so my grandfather just kept it in his safe since he was always afraid of getting bothered by law enforcment due to the serial number issue. My grandfather passed away about 3 weeks ago and he left me a Remington 30-6 and a Sako Finnwolf. ![]()
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