Sako L61R Finnbear 24".338 Win Mag MFD 1969 + Ammo for sale in Houston Texas

$2,350.00

Make: Sako
Model: L61R Finnbear

Serial Number: 37539

Year of Manufacture: 1969

Caliber: .338 Win Mag

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Hinged Floorplate Magazine

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “FINBEAR MADE IN FINLAND”, the top is marked with two proof marks and “SAKO / Cal..338 WIN MAG”. The left of the receiver is marked “L61R No. 37539” and with two proof/inspection marks. The bottom of the bolt handle is hand-scribed “539”.

Barrel Length: 24″

Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights, there exists a hooded sight on end of barrel. The top of the receiver is equipped with a two-piece Leupold rail system and rings. ***The pictured scope is no longer part of the package as it has been sold separately***

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece skip-line checkered walnut with pistol grip, monte carlo comb with cheekpiece, brown ventilated recoil pad, and sling swivels front and rear. There are a few minor and infrequent faint lines and shallow compressions scattered throughout. There are also a couple of notable small compressions on the bottom of the butt near the sling swivel. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks anywhere in the stock. The pad is supple and soft without discoloration. Overall, the stock is in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains nearly all of its metal finish. There are some light marks on the stock as noted earlier. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a bolt release on the left side of the receiver and a safety on the right side the locks the bolt handle as well as the trigger. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Assessment: Sako first started making rifles with FN Mauser actions in 1951. By 1961 they had settled on 3 different length actions. The long action designation, L461R was changed to AII around 1978. This is an L461R Finnbear chambered for .338 Winchester Mag. It sports a beautiful stock with sharp skip-line checkering. The rifle is in about Fine-Excellent condition with only light wear in its stock. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The .338 Win Mag is a popular sporting rifle cartridge. Developed as a versatile long action cartridge to hunt both medium game and large game alike. This rifle ought to make for a great hunting rifle for the lucky winner and won’t do too bad on the target range, either. It is also entering the collector’s fray.

Ammo: Included in sale but ships separately is ten (10) boxes, quantity 200 of Premium Barnes Triple Shock 225G Ammo

*****Will meet at local Gunshop as buyer must be willing to submit to NICS/Background Check to complete sale