What model SAKO is this?

[ykrvak]

I received a "hand me down" sako .222 and am a little unsure of the actual model. It just says SAKO Riihimaki on the side of the receiver along with the 5 digit serial number and a couple stamps of some sort. I looked on the sako web site and don't see that as a model listed under their old models section. I'm sure pics would help and I can figure that out if people need it. I'm just curious about what I've got here. I should add, it's a bolt with a three round detachable mag. The mag release is inside the front side of the trigger guard. Thanks.

 

[BobinNC]

Re: What model SAKO is this?

It sounds like a very old model, the Sako Model L46 Vixen introduced in 1951 and discontinued in 1963, it was made with a 3 round detachable magazine. Post some pictures and I'll tell you for sure.

Its a very nice rifle.

Bob

 

[ykrvak]

Re: What model SAKO is this?

Thanks. From searching their site that was the closest I could guess but still really had no Idea. Unfortunately there is some stock damage due to a house fire about thirty plus years ago. It's been sanded out and refinished but can still be scene quite clearly. I'll see if I can figure out how to post some pics. It certainly has always shot well.

 

[mtstcon]

Re: What model SAKO is this?

I am pretty sure you have a model L46, manufactured from 1946 thru 1962. The later model L461 "Vixen" does not have a detachable magazine. If the 5 digit serial number is 57000 or less, the gun was built before the Vixen model.

 

[six 4 sure]

Re: What model SAKO is this?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtstcon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am pretty sure you have a model L46, manufactured from 1946 thru 1962. The later model L461 "Vixen" does not have a detachable magazine. If the 5 digit serial number is 57000 or less, the gun was built before the Vixen model. </div></div>
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To the best of my knowledge, the detachable mag was on the older model. Yours should also have a different type of safety. Both of those features were changed on the "newer" Vixen. I have a couple vixen's. They're nice accurate lightweight rifles.

Congrats on a nice rifle.