Finnish Sako 75 III .22-250 Rem 22″ Bolt Action Hunting Rifle & Scope Rings
SOLD FOR: $1,105.00
LSB#: LSB260429JR014
Make: Sako; Finland. Imported by Beretta USA.
Model: 75 III (Sako III Action)
Serial Number: 433479
Year of Manufacture: 1997 – 2006 / Modern
Caliber: .22-250 Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action, fed by Detachable Magazine.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked CAL. 22-250 Rem. MADE IN FINLAND”, along with a proof mark. The right side of the barrel is marked with Beretta’s 2-line warning & address. The left side of the receiver is marked “SAKO III”, along with the serial number and a proof mark.
Barrel Length: 22″; 1:14″ Twist.
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with 30mm rings for optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut stock, with a semi-pistol grip with right handed palm swell, monte carlo comb with cheekpiece, red rubber buttpad, a checkered forend, and sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 14 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock shows light handling wear, with only a couple minor compressions scattered throughout, with one compression mark landing in the checkering on the left side of the forearm. The checkering is otherwise well defined. The stock’s finish is intact, and the wood grain is attractive. The stock fits tightly to the barreled action, with no play. The barrel is free-floating all the way to the action. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 5rd factory magazine, in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear, with only a couple of minor dings on the trigger guard. Otherwise, the bluing is deep, dark, and intact throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are lightly tooled, but all retain strong and serviceable slots. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the scope rings as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: Sako’s Model 75 series is a refined Finnish bolt-action sporting rifle line, known for smooth operation, quality machining, excellent accuracy potential, and classic European hunting-rifle styling. This Model 75 III is chambered in .22-250 Remington, a high-velocity varmint and predator cartridge prized for its flat trajectory, light recoil, and effectiveness on small game and coyotes at extended ranges. This example features a 22″ barrel with 1:14″ twist, blued finish, detachable 5-round factory magazine, checkered walnut stock with right-hand palm swell and Monte Carlo cheekpiece, free-floating barrel, and 30mm scope rings already installed. The Finnish Sako manufacture, attractive walnut stock, excellent bore, scope-ready setup, and proven .22-250 chambering should appeal to varmint hunters, Sako collectors, and shooters looking for a refined field rifle with strong accuracy potential.
This rifle rates in Fine to Excellent overall condition, retaining about 98% of its original blued finish. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion. The walnut stock rates in Fine to Excellent condition, showing only light handling wear with a couple minor compressions, including one in the left forend checkering, while retaining attractive grain, intact finish, mostly well-defined checkering, tight fit to the barreled action, free-floating barrel, and no chips or cracks. The metal shows light handling wear, limited mainly to a couple minor dings on the trigger guard, while the bluing remains deep, dark, and intact throughout. The markings are clear and legible, the screw heads are lightly tooled but serviceable, and the action and safety function correctly. This rifle includes the 30mm scope rings and one 5-round factory magazine in Excellent condition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.