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Do we have any Sako collectors here? Mannlicher stocked.

Yes, Have to tried the SAKO Collectors web site?

I I have never found one with full stock I could afford...
I have many others tho....all older ones.....most are shooters but have a few that are pristine condition....I mostly collect to use....

I have a 308 mannlicher you can afford, 700 dollars shipped. The only problem is that it is missing the steel cap at the muzzzle.

I used to collect them, now I like the older 264's and 300H&H's with 26" barrels.

The AVs with lefty bolts are awesome rifles. I've had several.
Bob

you mean the sight hood?what model and serial #?

I have a few SAKO rifles, don't know if that makes me a collector as I tend to buy "shooters" not safe queens. The newest rifle I have other than a 22 LR Finnfire that I bought new in 1999 would be a 308 AII with an oil finished stock that I bought new in 1988 and an AV action that I had a 338 Win built about 1989. The others are older L579, L61, L61R and AI rifles.
I always look for older SAKO's when I visit a gun shop or attend the rare gun show. One of these days I'll find a Mauser action SAKO in 300 H&H or 30-06 when I have some money in my pocket at the same time.
While I handled and shot many of the newer 75/85 series they just don't give me the warm fuzzies.
I do have one full stock rifle, it's an L-46 chambered in 222 Rem. and it has a 24" barrel.

The SAKO Collectors site is worth the visit.

StarchedCover

I have two single shot Sakos.. AI & AII, with target triggers.

Those are pretty rare.

I have a 20 " 375 Mannlicher. Not a collector, just enjoy shooting it.

I have a L46 in 222, but sold my Sako PPC. I had to make parts for my L46 as none were to be found.

Have an AII in 7-08. Also a Battue Carbine in same.

My favorite Sako is a Vixen previously in 222 mag set back and rechambered to .221 Fireball. Have a few others. Should have never let my AII in 22-250 go, big mistake.

I'm not a collector but I have an Sako L579 Forestor 243win that has the Mannlicher style full stock and is stamped a Borfos Steel on the barrel. Really good condition.

Oddly enough I just took it out of safe today and am thinking about using it to possibly hunt with but am hesitant because it's not scratched or dented

Not a Collector, like on the SAKO site, I have several - all are used for hunting. Only 1 centerfire is pristine and I've killed a deer with that one too!!!

I have 7 does that make me a collector. Three AV's (.270 Hunter, .280 and .30-06), a M591 (7mm08) and three A7's (.308 SS, .270 WSM Tecomate, and .243 Coyote)

You need to talk with geedubya found on the fire

Lots of Sako's on Guns America

Only one. An L61R. Finnbear in .270 Win. Manuf. in 1963. My favorite rifle.

I have what must be the holy grail for Sako collectors. A matched pair of Sako Finnwolf rifles in 243 and 308. S/N 4 of 175. These were made to commemorate the founding of the Sako Collectors Assn, and it states that in gold engraving on each rifle. I would sell them to the right buyer.