Up through 1960 this rifle was listed in the Gun Digest simply as the Sako Varmint Rifle, but beginning in 1961, the Gun Digest listed it as the Sako Vixen, and my 1963 Gun Digest shows it with a Monte Carlo stock and more squarish fore-end.
They came in sporter weight and a heavy barrel version with a beavertail fore-end. I believe these are also referred to as "Riihimaki", which is the city where they were built, because they had that stamped on the left side of the action. They have double-tapered dovetails for scope mountingIncidentally, although the bolt superficially appears to have a Mauser-type extractor, in fact this is a guide rib. Later versions had a machined trigger guard and French walnut stock (see shrapnel's top picture above in his post of 4/04 at 3:51 PM which shows the box shroud and machined trigger guard). Initially it had a stamped trigger guard and classic design stained birch stock. They had a detachable single column magazine with the release inside the trigger guard, and a trigger which was copied from the Model 70 Winchester. These actions had the box-shaped bolt shroud with pivoting safety on the right side, which locked the firing pin. The first version of the Sako small action was the L-46, which was introduced in the late 40s, initially designed for the. The cost for this service is only $30 + shipping.I am by no means an expert, but here is my understanding based on what I have read. If you see a gun you would like to buy but the seller can’t or won’t ship to California they can ship to use and we’ll then ship it to your California dealer. We are also happy to help with your purchase of a firearm from someone other than us. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure any item you buy is legal in your state. Help for California Buyers: We are happy to ship to California. You will always get more if we sell it for you on consignment. If you have a gun you want to trade, please email a picture and we will let you know what we can give or it. Trading: Trading for use is really just buying your gun to re-sell. Send us an email or give us a call and we’ll explain how easy it is for you to get top dollar. If properly priced, we will sell your firearms in a few weeks. Selling through an Auction House typically costs the seller 15% and the buyer an addition 15% (so 30%) and you have to wait several months to sell and longer to receive funds. You won’t find any other on-line dealer willing to sell your firearms for only 12% or listing every gun on 3 separate websites. Selling on-line provides instant access to thousands of interested buyers. At your local gun shop it might take months to sell. While most local guns shops charge 20% or more, our fee is only 12% with a minimum of $75. Lay-a-way firearm sales are final and if not completed the first payment cannot be returned.Ĭonsigning your firearms with Shooting Investments: We will help you get top dollar for your firearms. It is 1/3 now, 1/3 in 30 days and 1/3 in 60 days. Lay-a-way: If needed, we offer a 60 day lay-a-way option on most firearms. Shipping, convenience and dealer fees are not refundable and are the responsibility of the buyer. Notification of a return must occur with-in 3 days of receipt at your dealer. Guns cannot be fired or dissembled before returning them and they must be returned in the same condition as received. It is important to us that you are happy.
#Sako riihimaki 222 magazine for sale full#
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