SAKO FORESTER L579 .243 Left Handed LH Rifle Bofors Steel
This auction is for an outstanding Sako Forester Sporter L579 .243 Win caliber, Bofors Steel rifle SN 12660 produced in the early 1960s years of manufacture for the l579 model. It has a Left Handed stock, right handed bolt and a 23 1/2" heavy barrel which is in excellent condition with original high gloss blue quality. There are a couple of light dings on the forend wood where it was damaged from contact with the brass rivets in the leather sling as pictured. The condition of the wood in the balance of the stock is excellent with only a few minor handling marks and the stock features rosewood forend, . Bore is excellent. Comes with a set of installed scope mounting bases and an installed sling. The mechanics are very smooth and fully functional. The rifle weighs 9 pounds 14 ounces. This rifle should qualify as a C&R however since I cannot determine an exact a specific year I can not and a FFL license will be required for transfer. No box or paperwork . Buyer pays fixed shipping of $39.
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