Sako .243

[big mo]

Looking to build on my 1911 collection so thinking about selling my Sako .243. I've got another one that's a 30-06. The rifle's the pre-Garcia, made in 1970. It's in 98% cond. near mint. Also comes with a Redfield 3x-9x scope. Guys help me out on a fair market price. Thanks

[big mo]

Any ideas on the value? Just don't want to burn someone or myself.

[KahrMan]

Can yo give me anymore info on the gun. Do you know what model it is...Deluxe, Standard Sporter, Heavy Barrel

Does it have a full stock? Does it have any other markings as to what kind of action it has ie..L-46, L-461, L-579, L-57, and L-61 R actions.

Get me the info you can and I will try to get yo a fair market value.

Blue book shows pre-72 sako's anywhere between 600 and 1500 depending on model in 95-98% condition.

[big mo]

Hello KahrMan,

Hope all's well. We're enjoying the Ruger. Have not shoot it, and may not. I gave it to my uncle and the next day he gave it to my son (9yrs old), so it will be in the family for a long time to come.

The Sako is a .243 Forester L579. It has the Sako markings and RA on the barrel. It does not say Garcia anywhere. Not sure if it's a Deluxe or Standard Sporter it does not say. I'm thinking the barrel is standard, for sure not a bull barrel.

Any help would be great. Thanks

[KahrMan]

Thats cool about the Ruger. Its a good looking gun. Glad it will stay in your family.

Here is what Blue Book say about your Sako

Full Stock Model Forester

- medium L-579 action.

Grading

100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%

$1,050 $925 $775 $700 $525 $450 $400

[big mo]

That helps me a great deal. I feel if I can hold my own with knowledge on hanndguns and evil rifles, but deer rifles are a new world for me. And I don't claim to know everything about handguns, but you know what I mean. I try to something new everyday.

That helps a great deal. Thanks Big Mo:popcorn: