Lot 1032:
Sako L579 Forester Bolt Action Rifle .22-250 with 23 Inch Barrel
Description
This is a Sako L579 Forester bolt-action rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington. This Finnish-made firearm features a 23-inch blued steel barrel equipped with a ramped blade front sight and a hooded, adjustable rear sight. The receiver is characterized by Sako’s integral tapered dovetails designed for scope mounting and carries a blued finish that matches the barrel. The action utilizes a polished, un-blued bolt body with a knurled bolt handle knob for improved grip. The rifle is mounted in a one-piece Monte Carlo style walnut stock featuring a raised cheekpiece and hand-cut checkering on the forend and pistol grip. Key markings include the model and serial number on the left side of the receiver stamped L579 No. 97036, followed by Finnish proof marks. The barrel is marked SAKO Cal..22-250 near the breech and FORESTER MADE IN FINLAND on the left side. The stock is finished with a black plastic buttplate embossed with the Sako logo inside a gear shape. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metalwork exhibits a largely intact blued finish on the receiver, though the barrel shows scattered areas of light pitting and surface oxidation along its length. The bolt handle knob shows some thinning to the bluing from use. The walnut stock remains in good structural condition with scattered handling marks, scratches, and small dings consistent with field use. The black plastic buttplate has a significant chip and a crack at the top heel. The bore was not inspected, and the mechanical function of the action has not been independently verified.
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