L61r finnbear how did I do?

[Wade J VanGinkel]

I just purchased this 30-06 from an 80 year old man. He said it was his father's. A General that brought it back with him. He claims harvested about 20 animals in various countries.
I paid $800
And what is the extra piece that came for the scope?

 

[PerH]

That extra scope piece is another reticle,H&R had that feature that one could use that to change out the box containing the reticle for a different one. They sold numerose versions.

HR was very popular as not only hunting,but Leo and Mil used also aswell as match of many kind. Good quality they arw. Great rifle also you got there.

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

Interesting,
But seems not very practical to take everything apart just for that reason.

 

[Randy F]

Nice looking rifle, hard to believe you could go wrong on that deal.

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

Btw,
Under 23000 serial number range
Bofors stamped

 

[Joker12]

You did very well, those are very nice rifles.

 

[mdwest]

You did well enough that I’ll offer you $800 plus shipping for it right now if you’re having any second thoughts or buyers remorse…

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

No remorse. Lol
Just really not sure actual value

 

[cperso]

Beautiful rifle and a great price

 

[ZG47]

Excellent price, if the inside is as good as the outside. If you went to buy a modern rifle of similar quality you would be talking multiples of that price!

 

[shootist~]

Original Sako QD rings as well, which is cool.
Is the leather hood covering a front sight? If so, is there a detachable rear peep sight for the rear scope base?

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

Original Sako QD rings as well, which is cool.
Is the leather hood covering a front sight? If so, is there a detachable rear peep sight for the rear scope base?

Yes it has the front sight with hood on it. But unfortunately no rear peep was included.

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

Not sure if true or even possible. But he said his father brought this rifle back to the states on a b58 hustler where one of the fuel pods has been converted to a cargo carrier.
I'm enjoying the history of the rifle nearly as much as the rifle itself.

 

[Longwalker]

I've owned several Sako rifles and like them a lot. That's a deluxe grade, not the more common standard grade. Higher polish steel, better walnut, skip line checkering, grip cap inlay, etc. And you have the most desirable early version of the rifle, Bofors steel. You did very very well at that price. It's probably worth at least 50% more, at least it would be in Canada.

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

Just an update. I got copies of the factory records on this rifle.

 

[Wade J VanGinkel]

That's a revised version. Have copies of the actual ledgers

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I just purchased this 30-06 from an 80 year old man. He said it was his father's. A General that brought it back with him. He claims harvested about 20 animals in various countries.
I paid $800
And what is the extra piece that came for the scope?

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@Wade J VanGinkel
What a beautiful rifle. The old pecar is an outstanding old bit of glass that you can send off to have the reticle changed if you want.
Great combination.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

No remorse. Lol
Just really not sure actual value

@Wade J VanGinkel
In Australia you would pay almost that for the scope alone. So basically you you got the rifle for nothing.
Bob

 

[Hunter4752001]

Came across an add for one of the Sako detachable rear aperture sights if you're interested. Probably a lot more expensive than you're used to in the US but it would complete the outfit.

OZ GUN SALES - Online Firearms Classifieds - » Sako peep sight

www.ozgunsales.com

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Came across an add for one of the Sako detachable rear aperture sights if you're interested. Probably a lot more expensive than you're used to in the US but it would complete the outfit.

OZ GUN SALES - Online Firearms Classifieds - » Sako peep sight

www.ozgunsales.com

@Hunter4752001
That works out to about 110 dollars US delivered to the door, so not to bad.
Bob