Originally Posted by hotsoup
Update - The Sako I looked at has the following serial number - L61R508XXX. I was told just now (via phone) it is a Finnbear and the barrel is 24". Nice wood stock with rosewood (or something) forend tip). The condition is said to be 90-95 % and they are asking $1069.00. So tell me men:

1. When was this rifle manufactured. I looked on the Baretta web site but couldn't find anything?
2. Does the serial number indicate it is in fact a Finnbear?
3. Is the asking price a little or a lot high?
I appreciate your responses..Thanks


Based on the 6 digit serial number, it is a Garcia era deluxe made between 1972 and 1978. It could have either the open (older) style bolt shroud or the newer closed style. It is a Finnbear, as are all of the long actions Sako made (L61R, AIII, AV, and L691) up until the 75 series. Price is fair - most good condition deluxes of that era are in the $900-1200 range.

I'm a big fan of walnut and stainless - here are a couple of pix of my stainless 75 in a deluxe stock.

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Last edited by Live Oak; 03/16/07.