Sako AV .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 23.5 in Barrel, 5+1, Two-Tone Finish, Black Synthetic Monte Carlo Stock, Made in Finland (1988)
This Finnish-made 1988 Sako AV long-action sporting rifle is chambered in .30-06 and remains in excellent condition. It features a 23.5-inch barrel, a polished blued steel receiver with integral tapered Sako dovetail scope bases, and a black synthetic Monte Carlo stock with cheekpiece. The rifle has an internal 5+1 box magazine with a hinged floorplate, a manual safety, and no iron sights. Crown proof and "Made in Finland" markings are present, and 1-inch ringmounts are installed. The rifle is configured with a right-hand bolt and ejection port, and the receiver bears an "LH" marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This rifle shows little evidence of prior use. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1-inch ringmounts for Sako integral dovetail (installed)
The AV is Sako’s A-series long action, and this example is chambered in .30-06 with a 23.5-inch barrel and a full-size layout. It uses an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate for a 5+1 capacity. The right-hand bolt and ejection port are paired with a manual safety, and the rifle is built without iron sights.
The receiver is polished blued steel and incorporates Sako’s integral tapered dovetail scope bases. Crown proof and "Made in Finland" markings confirm its Finnish manufacture in 1988. One-inch ringmounts are installed on the factory dovetails for immediate scope mounting.
The stock is black synthetic with a Monte Carlo profile and a cheekpiece that supports a consistent cheek weld. A rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs are factory features, complementing the rifle’s practical sporting setup.
Additional receiver markings include "LH" despite the rifle’s right-hand configuration. The last three digits "542" are hand-scribed on the bolt handle, a useful identifying detail that aligns with factory practices seen on many Sako rifles of the era.