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Posted in Classified and here for the Africa hunting crowd...

My old friend and trusty FN action SAKO in 375 Wby is up for sale, since I'll not have use for it anymore. It's been a great safari and elk rifle and is in very good condition.

The very nicely figured stock is hand basket weave checkered. It was done by a pure expert. It has one standing and one folding and will include the scope mounts. Hinged floor plate and 3-position safety. This rifle is not only a great safari rifle, it's also a point of pride for the owner and a rare gun.

$1,750.00 plus $70.00 shipping to lower 48

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I cannot use (or afford) your "old friend" but do admire this old Sako. Sorry to hear that you can't use it anymore...good luck to you and someone who can.

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Very nice rifle. Good luck with the sale

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Can it shoot 375 H&H?



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Originally Posted by ConradCA
Can it shoot 375 H&H?


Yes. I fire form 375 brass to the Wby chamber. That's how Roy did it in the beginning. It shoots the standard 375 H&H well.


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Originally Posted by ConradCA
Can it shoot 375 H&H?


Of course



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Now there's a classic from yesteryear, complete with basketweave checkering!

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Cool rifle.

I use a 1965 Browning FN Safari in 375 Wby. GREAT cartridge!

GLWS!


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Sold pending funds, including ammo and dies.


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Can you post a picture of the top ring? I have a FN Sako 375 - it’s top ring is notched.


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Originally Posted by mrfudd
Can you post a picture of the top ring? I have a FN Sako 375 - it’s top ring is notched.


It is notched. All the Mausers in 375 I've seen are, to accommodate loading the longer round in the standard actions. When Dennis Olson re-barreled my old pre-64 Mdl 70 from '06 to 375 H&H he notched the receiver.


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Appreciate it. I assumed they were, but you know how that goes.


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That checkering is amazing. You would be hard pressed to build that rifle again with that basket weave

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Originally Posted by dukxdog
Cool rifle.

I use a 1965 Browning FN Safari in 375 Wby. GREAT cartridge!

GLWS!


Great Rifle!
cool cool


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