SAKO Riihimaki L46 Full Stock 24″ .222 Remington Bolt Action Rifle 1951 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,277
WOA#: WY240306MK004
Make: SAKO
Model: L46 “Riihimaki”
Serial Number: 7713
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1951
Caliber: .222 Remington
Action Type: Magazine-Fed Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The top of the shank is marked with two Finnish proof marks and “.222 REM.”. The left side of the receiver is marked “SAKO Riihimaki”, the serial number, “N:o 7713”, and two Finnish proof marks. The right side of the receiver is marked “MADE IN FINLAND”. The bottom of the bolt handle is scribed “7713”. The top of the bolt sleeve is marked “SAKO”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a checkered ramped base fixed to the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood that is not present. There is no rear sight. Equipped to the top of the receiver via two rings is a Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x scope with duplex reticle. The scope body has some light ring-wear and the glass remains clear.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut full-stock with steel nosecap, barrel band with sling swivel, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb with cheek-piece, sling swivel in the belly, and a serrated black synthetic Sako buttplate. The stock has some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear with well defined serrations. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is well defined. There is infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There is some scratching on the left of the barrel in front of the barrel band and some light wear on the top of the barrel in front of the objective bell of the scope. The bolt knob has light handling wear and the action shows light operational wear. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork and Accessories: This L46 includes the installed scope as described, a leather sling, and a single 3-round magazine.
Our Assessment: SAKO is a Finnish brand that began operations in the early 1920s primarily for the Finnish defense forces. Production of civilian arms began in 1942 with the L42. Civilian production was expanded with rifles such as the L579 Forester or the Riihimaki (L46) on offer here, a robust bolt-action rifle. This L46 is from fairly early in commercial production, around 1951, and is chambered for .222 Remington. This L46 is in Fine condition, with minor wear given its age. The action is smooth, and the bore is in good shape. It even has a desirable full stock. The winner will have a great rifle on their hands! Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
