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For anyone who might be interested . . .

A Sako Finwolf VL63 (308 Win) is coming up in an auction tomorrow in Rogers, Ohio. The auction opens at 12:00 noon EST. The auction is being handled by BaerAuctions.com and the terms and conditions for online bidding can be found Proxibid and/or HiBid.com. I'm not personally familar with the Sako Finwolf, but it is apparently a quality firearm with an emerging collecting interest.

I've never owned a Finwolf, but they have always kind of intrigued me. There were not that many of them made and you don't see them come up for sale often, but they have always brought better money than Savages 99s or Winchester 88s.

I used to visit and consult a farmer in Pa. that was living on the edge of poverty. I liked the guy and did everything I could to help him. If he heard of a Finwolf for sale he would drive 500 miles to buy it. That was many years ago before gunbroker and the internet.

I'd be interested to know if anybody has ever had one and what they thought of them?

Not that I need another rabbit hole....

I have handled a Sako Finnwolf, I will note that it is not a light firearm. The action is also a little weird feeling, but very smooth. I think it was a 308W model, the LGS was selling on consignment for $1200, and it disappeared in about a week.

The action, as best as I can describe it, felt 'springy,' - but again, smooth and seemed to be solid. It's a very interesting gear driven system. Does it have any quantifiable advantage besides being Sako? No idea.

I have both the 243 and 308. They are the 2 rifles in the center. They are extremely well made and the lock up in the action is a rotating bolt that secures the cartridge in the action, much the same as a bolt action. They are accurate and very functional…

Do they require slave pins to disassemble?

I screwed up and put a cold model 88 in a closet in a thick gun case. She rusted up to the point I couldn’t work the action. It was close to collector grade before I screwed it up.

How are the triggers?

Do they weigh more or less than the 88?

Thanks

Ooh noo......

The Finnwolf in the auction went for $1500.00 + Buyer premium...

Hey Shrapnel, what is the smaller full stock caliber?

Probably one of the most scarce Sako mannlichers in 223…

I have been to the SAKO factory when I worked for Beretta, as Beretta owns Sako. I will tell you that their firearms are built with best possible craftsmanship. The way they hammer forge a rifle barrel, and hammer-forge the rifling instead of cutting it, is just amazing. While there they took me on a moose hunt, and put me on stand, and as I heard the dogs barking in the distance . . . I fell asleep from severe jet-lag, despite my attempts to stay awake. Then they drank scotch at 10am, which was not for me. Off point, but a good memory!