Unfortunately the set I bought had no such explanation and buying them was part of my Sako education "tuition." If you added up all the "tuition" I've paid to learn about firearms nuances over the last 50 years I'd likely qualify for a PhD. There are a couple other sets on eBay now (listed for considerably more than I paid) which describe the application. Value depends on condition and whether or not it is still in. It’s chambered in 222 Rem and comes with a side mounted scope mount with rings. If the gun is marked Riihimaki, you have a Sako Model L46, manufactured in June or July, 1955. Thanks for your reply and I'll be sure to appropriately describe these rings should I sell them. The Sako Riihimaki is a collectible and dependable bolt-action hunting rifle that features a Mannlicher style stock.
As I want to shoot a few coyotes/varmints with this one I'm hoping to get a little better scope in place. 222 except that that '50s scope isn't all that clear with a very thin crosshair and I expect not much low light transmission. I would probably keep the original Lyman scope and mounts on the. 22 Hornet but quickly adapted to the then new. The earliest model imported here was built on the L-46 action, designed for small cartridges such as the. And I take your point about preferences for "period correct." I certainly feel that way about old Smith & Wessons and will go to considerable expense to obtain the correct stocks and accessories. Riihimaki is the town where Sakos are made, and was stamped onto the left side of the receiver - my L-46 in.
Yes, I was more poking fun at myself about the "unsuspecting buyer" rather than planning to sell them that way.
0 kommentar(er)
