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1970 Sako L579 Forester 243 Cal 23.5" Barrell - Excellent Condition Guns International #: 103134792 Seller's Inventory #: 330 Category: Sako Rifles - Rifles - European Sporting Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: randywine Company: Randolf W Fowler Ltd Member Since: 1/26/21 First Name: Randy Last Name: Fowler State: Virginia Zip: 20147 Country: United States Phone: (703) 858-2881 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 225 Total Number of Listings: 561 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Returns ON approval within 3 DAYS OF DELIVERY MINUS A 20% RESTOCKING FEE Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Certified Checks, Personal Checks, Zelle, Layaway Description: The Model L579 Forester When the Forester was more of a new item, these were highly sought after Sakos. They maintain a fairly high market value due to their reputation, selling for $1,200 to $1,700, which is a bit of a surprise were it not a Sako. This classic rifle features a dark walnut stock, finely machined to fit the barreled action perfectly. Checkering the stock was a common practice, as was the hard buttplate – probably not a comfort issue, though, with a 9-pound .243. Both the barrel and the action make the L579 interesting. The heavy-profile barrel is made from Bofors steel, an oil-hardened steel known for its high durability and strength. Chambered in .243 Winchester with a 1:10 twist, this rifle promises to hammer like only a .243 can. The L579 action is quite interesting. The bolt body is more petite than anticipated and uses what appears to be a Mauser-type claw extractor, but instead uses the Sako extractor cut into the side of the bolt head.  The safety is located on the right side of the bolt shroud, and opposite the safety is the bolt stop to remove the bolt. Underneath the action itself is the hinged floorplate. Condition Both furniture and metal are in excellent condition.  The stock has a couple of small handling marks.  The high-gloss oil finish glows. This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we inspect and function-check them to ensure that they are fully functional to the best of our ability.  Layawy: 1/3 down 90 days Shipping:  $65, insurance extra upon Buyer's request Payment:  Personal Check, Money Order, Cert. Check, or Zelle New shipping hard case $20 upon request randywine2000yahoo (703) 858-2881 Returns without damage or alteration within 3 days of delivery minus a 20% restocking fee   Price: $1,599.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .243 Winchester Manufacturer: Sako Model: L579 Forester Serial Number: 100376 Barrel Length: 23.5 Bore: 1:10 twist Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Bolt Triggers: Single Stock: French Walnut Stock Comb: Monte Carlo Butt Pad: Factory Plate LOP: 14 Finish: High Gloss Oil Weight: 9lbs Sights: Metal Manufacture Date: 1970 Case: Optional