Sako L61R Finnbear Standard Grade .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, Garcia Import (1971–1973), 24.5 in Barrel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, Blued
This Finnish-made Sako L61R Finnbear Standard Grade is a Garcia Sporting Arms import from the early 1970s, chambered in .30-06. It features a 24.5 in sporter-profile barrel, a blued forged-steel receiver with Sako's integral tapered dovetail scope bases, and a well-appointed walnut Monte Carlo stock. The rifle is in very good overall condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action cycles smoothly and the trigger pull is crisp. Minor scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Black padded zippered soft rifle case
Built on Sako's L61R long action, this Finnbear Standard combines forged-steel strength with precise machining. The right-hand bolt uses dual front locking lugs and a 90-degree lift, and it is paired with an external bolt-release lever for straightforward maintenance.
The 24.5 in steel sporter-profile barrel wears a blued finish and a hooded ramp front sight. The receiver includes Sako's integral tapered dovetail scope bases with anti-glare, checkered flats, providing a clean, rigid mounting interface when optics are added.
Feeding is via an internal 5-round staggered box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The rifle carries Finnish proof marks and a Garcia Sporting Arms, Washington, D.C. import stamp, reflecting its U.S. distribution during the Garcia era.
The Standard Grade walnut stock features a Monte Carlo profile with a right-hand cheekpiece, cut checkering, and crossbolt reinforcement. It is outfitted with a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer, sling swivel studs, and a 14.0 in length of pull.