Info appreciated on the different versions of the SAKO Finnmaster, if anyone has that to offer.
On the SAKO collector board, a post had said there were 2 versions of this gun, each with a production of each of about 90 units or less (combined SN runs from 1 to about 175 or so). SAKO records however list only one SN sequence, and the factory blueprints or diagrams for the late SN guns are from the original date of issue, with no updates in the drawings.
Any info appreciated.
Finnmaster versions?
Moderators: pilkguns, m1963, David Levene, Spencer, Richard H
Forum rules
If you wish to make a donation to this forum's operation , it would be greatly appreciated.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/targettalk?yours=true
If you wish to make a donation to this forum's operation , it would be greatly appreciated.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/targettalk?yours=true
Re: Finnmaster versions?
I remember the Sako Finnmster!
I saw one for sale with a dealer in New Orleans or Alabama. Serial number #180.
It was dead mint with quite a package of goodies. And, it was left handed, a plus for me!
It was also $4,000, so I passed.
But I saved some pictures and attached them here.
Maybe this helps a little bit?
I saw one for sale with a dealer in New Orleans or Alabama. Serial number #180.
It was dead mint with quite a package of goodies. And, it was left handed, a plus for me!
It was also $4,000, so I passed.
But I saved some pictures and attached them here.
Maybe this helps a little bit?
- Attachments
-
-
-
-
Re: Finnmaster versions?
Since the original posting, the info has been that the first series had SNs 1-60 (approx), the second series 100 or 101 to about 180 or 181. The pictures indicate an English translation of the Finnish adjustment instructions also were included with the one offered. As
I did list my set of 2 on the Sako collector's website, but at a lower price per gun than the one pictured. May need to rethink that.
As best I could learn, the difference in versions was in the internal firing and chambering/locking mechanisms.
I did list my set of 2 on the Sako collector's website, but at a lower price per gun than the one pictured. May need to rethink that.
As best I could learn, the difference in versions was in the internal firing and chambering/locking mechanisms.
Re: Finnmaster versions?
The images posted appear to include an English translation of their Finnish info sheet, but so far, not available from SAKO.
In at least my translation of the Finnish info sheet, it primarily emphasizes the design features of the gun, including that the firing mechanism uses only one intermediate part between the hammer and the cartridge, while the other FPs of that time had an extended linkage. As a result, lock time and firing delay were very short. It also has brief operating instructions but unlike the Tri Ace manual, no substantial adjustment instructions. The Tri Ace manual is very detailed and precise in that regard.
In at least my translation of the Finnish info sheet, it primarily emphasizes the design features of the gun, including that the firing mechanism uses only one intermediate part between the hammer and the cartridge, while the other FPs of that time had an extended linkage. As a result, lock time and firing delay were very short. It also has brief operating instructions but unlike the Tri Ace manual, no substantial adjustment instructions. The Tri Ace manual is very detailed and precise in that regard.
Re: Finnmaster versions?
Greetings _J_
Have you contacted SAKO directly?
I had a question on an old rifle and they did reply with the exact information I needed.
Cheers,
Dave
Have you contacted SAKO directly?
I had a question on an old rifle and they did reply with the exact information I needed.
Cheers,
Dave