Sako has been SOLD. Thanks to all that inquired.
This is a "transition" Sako, and built by Sako on a 1966/67 L61R receiver by Sako for Garcia.

A very nice example of Sako’s flagship model. The rifle became part of my “Sako” collection and have only fired to confirm functionality.
The stock has some hunting/handling use and does have the second hidden crossbolt in the grip area. Plenty of barrel relief from the chamber forward. The recoil pad could probably use replacing as it feels a bit hard but can definitely be used as is. The “black glass” metal finish is excellent with only a bit of fading in the crown. The floor plate shows the deluxe scrollwork of the pronghorn antelope. A fold down rear sight has been professionally added by a previous owner or possibly from factory considering it is a transition rifle.
The serial number dates this receiver to between 1966 and 67 and the rifle was probably built in 1972.
The rifle comes with aftermarket bases but the scope that I used to test is no longer on, or comes with the rifle.

I offer some pictures and will be adding more. If you desire any other angle or close-ups, send me a text or email.

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Nothing wrong with this very nice rifle, but it is in no way a "Pre-72". It will not have the third ("safety") locking lug at the rear of the bolt. If originally imported to the U.S. it will be marked with the Garcia imprint on the underside of the barrel just in front of the fore end.

Often referred to as a "transition" model, it lacks engraving on the trigger guard as is common in Deluxes of this era.

But none of these comments are intended to degrade it as a fine rifle and great shooter. Just wanted to clarify an error in the use of a term, "pre-72", which has some significance to Sako enthusiasts.

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Gonefishing@randylcook.com
Greetings: I see the factory installed cross bolt along with another behind the trigger wooden hand grip on top of the cross grain wooden engraving. Was there a problem or crack in this area and why was another cross bolt installed?

Should have been from factory if I'm not mistaken. There shouldn't be any crack but I will double check myself. The newer AV series had the two large crossbolts in the front of stock under the action.

Thanks for your quick response. I was hunting in
So. Africa back in May and used my Ph's 375 for a Cape Buffalo, crocodile and so on. I plan to go back again for my 3rd trip for a leopard hunt and would like to use my own gun such as a 375. I was in hopes to purchase a used 375 in the neighborhood of $1,200.00 Is there any wiggle room for a lower cost around this amount?

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Gonefishing@randylcook.com
Greetings: I see the factory installed cross bolt along with another behind the trigger wooden hand grip on top of the cross grain wooden engraving. Was there a problem or crack in this area and why was another cross bolt installed?

Sako put a wooden cross pin in the pistol grip to provide extra strength in the .375's of that era. Fully factory and nothing wrong with it.

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Originally posted by Randy Cook:
Thanks for your quick response. I was hunting in
So. Africa back in May and used my Ph's 375 for a Cape Buffalo, crocodile and so on. I plan to go back again for my 3rd trip for a leopard hunt and would like to use my own gun such as a 375. I was in hopes to purchase a used 375 in the neighborhood of $1,200.00 Is there any wiggle room for a lower cost around this amount?

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