Help identify this Sako.

[jaker_cc]

I just picked up a Sako in .300 H&H but I can’t find a model number or anything stamped on it. Just the caliber, serial number, and made in Finland stamped on the barrel. It’s in pretty good condition, and it’s got some pretty wood.

Anyone got any experience identifying these old guns? Sakos have been historically tough to find the manufacturing date on.

[roughneck266]

Try here:

https://www.sako.fi/sites/default/files/SakoOldmodelsNumbering.pdf

[Cajun Blake]

Any proof stampings or markings on the action ? What about proof stampings on the barrel ? Based on your description, sounds like you have a Sako-Mauser. Before Sako introduced their own long action, they used Mauser actions that they bought from FN in the 1950’s. Often times they’re referenced as Sako FN Mausers. Sako introduced the L61R action in 1961, hence the name. If yours is original, that’s a nice find. Many of the 300H&H rifles were re-chambered to 300 Wthby since ammo was more readily available.

[Old Bald Guy]

Any proof stampings or markings on the action ? What about proof stampings on the barrel ? Based on your description, sounds like you have a Sako-Mauser. Before Sako introduced their own long action, they used Mauser actions that they bought from FN in the 1950’s. Often times they’re referenced as Sako FN Mausers. Sako introduced the L61R action in 1961, hence the name. If yours is original, that’s a nice find. Many of the 300H&H rifles were re-chambered to 300 Wthby since ammo was more readily available.

Correct.

[raider19]

Cajun Blake is right on the money

[jaker_cc]

Any proof stampings or markings on the action ? What about proof stampings on the barrel ? Based on your description, sounds like you have a Sako-Mauser. Before Sako introduced their own long action, they used Mauser actions that they bought from FN in the 1950’s. Often times they’re referenced as Sako FN Mausers. Sako introduced the L61R action in 1961, hence the name. If yours is original, that’s a nice find. Many of the 300H&H rifles were re-chambered to 300 Wthby since ammo was more readily available.

Thank you for the info. Here are some pictures of the rifle and of the markings on the barrel

[twosixteens]

Good looking rifle I bet she has lots of stories

[Buzzsaw]

great rifle but ditch the boresnake. it just drags all the crap right back through the bore. not good