Sako L579 Forester Standard Grade .243 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Sporter Barrel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, Made in Finland (1974-1977)
This Finnish-made Sako L579 Forester Standard Grade is a .243 Win bolt-action rifle from the mid-1970s production window. It features a 24 in sporter-profile steel barrel with a recessed crown, an adjustable single-stage trigger, and an internal 5+1 box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The receiver uses Sako's proprietary tapered dovetail rails, and two clamp-on bases are already installed. Finnish proof marks and an IMPORTED BY STOEGER stamp are present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Sako L579 Forester Standard Grade .243 Win bolt-action rifle
- Two clamp-on scope bases installed on the Sako tapered dovetail receiver
Made in Finland, this L579 Forester falls within the 300001-327115 serial block associated with 1974-1977 production. It is the Standard Grade configuration in .243 Win, a chambering well-suited to the model's sporter profile and overall build.
The 24 in steel barrel has a recessed crown and a 1:10 right-hand twist. The action is a smooth Sako bolt design paired with a single-stage, adjustable trigger. Feeding is via an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, providing a 5+1 capacity.
The walnut stock is a classic Monte Carlo layout with a right-hand cheekpiece. Point-pattern checkering provides grip, while a recoil pad with spacers sets a 14.0 in length of pull. Sling swivel studs are installed for carry support.
The blued finish complements the clean sporter lines. The receiver uses Sako's proprietary tapered dovetail rails, and this rifle has two clamp-on bases installed. Finnish proof marks including PV are present, along with an IMPORTED BY STOEGER mark. The rifle is full-size and configured without iron sights.