I just purchased a Sako Finnbear .300WM. I will put some pics up soon, but until then I will describe it and ask some questions.
It has Bartars Steel stamped on the barrel.
It is a L61R .300WM.
The serial # is 37xxx which matches the bolt.
It is not a deluxe model
My questions are for the Sako enthusiasts and collectors ONLY. Please don't answer any of my questions if your research is as vague as mine from the internet. I need answers! Thanks
What year was it produced?
Is it a pre-garcia and what exactly does that mean in value/rarity?
Does the Bartars Steel on the barrel make it RARE in a .300WM? (possibe limited production I read)
What does the Bartars Steel mean?
Are there any High Quality gun smiths that can work on this gun, IF I need to give a good one over??
I would appreciate some answers, for if it is rare I might not tear it down and use it to build a lighter .300..
Happy Shooting,
Mike
It has Bartars Steel stamped on the barrel.
It is a L61R .300WM.
The serial # is 37xxx which matches the bolt.
It is not a deluxe model
My questions are for the Sako enthusiasts and collectors ONLY. Please don't answer any of my questions if your research is as vague as mine from the internet. I need answers! Thanks
What year was it produced?
Is it a pre-garcia and what exactly does that mean in value/rarity?
Does the Bartars Steel on the barrel make it RARE in a .300WM? (possibe limited production I read)
What does the Bartars Steel mean?
Are there any High Quality gun smiths that can work on this gun, IF I need to give a good one over??
I would appreciate some answers, for if it is rare I might not tear it down and use it to build a lighter .300..
Happy Shooting,
Mike