Finland Browning Sako Safari Grade .22-250 Remington 22” Bolt-Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,310.89
LSB#: LSB250520NP006
Make: Browning
Model: Safari
Serial Number: 15080Z73
Year of Manufacture: 1950’s-1970’s
Caliber: .22-250 Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle fed by internal magazine with hinged floorplate.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN FINLAND”, and has one proof mark. The left side of the receiver has one proof mark. The right side of the barrel is marked “CALIBER .22-250 ONLY”, and the right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “15080Z73”. There is floral engraving on the hinged floorplate and the trigger guard.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights/Optics: No sights on this rifle. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one piece, glossed, checkered walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, Browning plastic buttplate, and sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the trigger to the buttplate. The checkering is sharp. There are a few small pressure dents in the stock. Overall, the stock rates in Great to Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the barrel. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish.The finish is strong throughout all metal surfaces. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Browning Safari Grade rifle, manufactured in Finland by Sako and chambered in the flat-shooting .22-250 Remington, is a beautifully preserved example of mid-century sporting excellence. With its Sako-built action and Browning’s Safari branding, this rifle blends legendary European precision with American market sensibility, delivering both performance and aesthetics in a highly desirable package.
The rifle features a 22” barrel with no provisions for iron sights, keeping the lines sleek and the profile ideal for scoped precision. The blued metal retains 99% of its factory finish, and the action is adorned with tasteful floral engraving on the floorplate and trigger guard. It’s mechanically tight with a smooth bolt throw and a solid-feeling hinged floorplate magazine system.
The checkered walnut stock has a high-gloss finish and classic lines, including a straight comb and cheek piece, and a Browning-branded buttplate. Only minor pressure marks mar the stock, otherwise it’s in excellent condition. The bore is pristine—bright, sharp, and ready to deliver the kind of flat trajectory and long-range accuracy for which the .22-250 cartridge is renowned.
Whether you’re a varmint hunter, a Browning collector, or a fan of classic Sako engineering, this rifle offers collectible condition with working-class capability. Clean examples like this Safari Grade in .22-250 Remington are getting harder to come by, especially with this level of originality and care. Please view our photos, and thank you for your bid! Good luck! – J.D.
