^Lot 166 Sako Forester Model L579 Bolt Action Rifle

Sako Forester Model L579 Bolt Action Rifle, #23441, .243 Win. cal., 23'' barrel, blue finish. Skipline checkered walnut one-piece Monte Carlo stock with sling swivels, tooled leather rifle sling, inlaid grip cap, rosewood forend tip, and ending with a ventilated rubber recoil pad, providing a 13.75'' LOP. There is no provision for sights but features a factory grooved receiver. Factory markings are clear, with ''MADE IN FINLAND'' on left side of the barrel; ''Bofors Steel'' on the right side. Bolt with matching serial number. Mfg'd 1963. Rifle is in excellent overall condition, retaining approx. 98%-99% factory finish, with only light marks and some dried oil. Stock is excellent, with minor storage marks and fine checkering detail. Action functions smoothly. Bore is mirror bright with excellent rifling. Est.: $900-$1,200. (C&R/PPT)