Sako Forester L579 Bolt-Action Rifle in .243 Win, 23-Inch Barrel, Blued Steel, Walnut Stock (1974-1977)
This Sako Forester L579 is a Finland-made bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Win. It features a 23-inch blued barrel with a plain crown, a blued steel receiver marked L579, and a walnut stock with a Monte Carlo comb and cheekpiece. It also includes Sako’s integral tapered dovetail receiver-top mounting system, and the included 1-inch scope rings are already installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows some scuffs and finish wear from handling and use.
What’s Included
- 1-inch scope rings (installed on receiver)
Built on the L579 Forester action, this rifle is marked with “FORESTER,” “MADE IN FINLAND,” and “SAKO” on the barrel, with small proof/inspection symbols including “RA.” The receiver is blued steel, and the barrel is unthreaded with a plain crown.
The stock is walnut and features a Monte Carlo comb with cheekpiece, plus checkering on the pistol grip and fore-end. It is fitted with a black Sako-logo buttplate and has front and rear sling swivel studs/eyes.
Capacity is a 4-round internal magazine with a hinged floorplate. Sights are not present, keeping the setup focused on optic mounting via the integral Sako-style tapered dovetail receiver top and the included installed rings.
Manufacture is listed as 1974-1977, placing it in the 1970s era of Forester production. Length of pull is 14.0.