SAKO Riihimaki L46 L-46 .22 Hornet 24″ Bolt Action Rifle, MFD 1950-1954 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,525.00
LSB#: 240117BG017
Make: SAKO
Model: L46 “Riihimaki”
Serial Number: 6766
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1950-1954
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Action Type: Magazine-Fed Bolt-Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights/Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the grooved receiver is equipped with two rings supporting a Bushnell Sharpshooter 4x scope with a duplex reticle. There are scattered little nicks, scuffs, and scratches and the glass is a bit cloudy. The scope is in Good-Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered wood with a capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb with cheek-piece, and a serrated hard rubber Sako buttplate. There are sling swivels on the belly of the buttstock and the underside of the forend. There are several dispersed nicks, draglines, scuffs, and compressions throughout with the highest concentration on the sides of the buttstock. The checkering shows light-moderate wear and remains well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scuffing that is most notable at the heel and toe and some minor discoloration in the serrations. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its current metal finish. There is finish loss around the crown and the barrel has some scattered light scratches and nicks. There is also some light oxidation and scattered marks on the lower metal and the finish has thinned. There is some light finish loss around the rear sight provisions. The bolt knob and action have operational wear. The screws have minor tool marks with strong slots. All markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good-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: The previously mentioned installed sight is included.
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 quite early in commercial production, around 1946 to 1962, and is chambered for .22 Hornet. This L46 is in Very Good-Fine condition, with minor wear given its age. The action is smooth and the bore is in good shape. The winner will have a great rifle on their hands! Please see our photos and good luck!
-Greenfield
