Sako L579 Forester .243 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 23 in Barrel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, 1967, With Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40 Scope
This 1967 Sako L579 Forester in .243 Win pairs classic Finnish craftsmanship with a quality optic already installed. It features the medium-length L579 action, a 23 in sporter-contour barrel, and a high-polish blued steel receiver with Sako's integral tapered dovetail bases. The walnut Monte Carlo stock shows the period-correct white-line spacers and contrasting forend cap, and the rifle wears a Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40 scope with a CDS-ZL elevation turret.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scattered light scratches and small blemishes on metal and wood surfaces consistent with careful handling. Numerals are engraved on the magazine follower.
What’s Included
- Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40 riflescope with CDS-ZL elevation turret (installed)
- Two-piece rings mounted to the Sako integral dovetail
The L579 Forester is Sako's medium-length action engineered around the .308-family cartridges, making it a natural fit for .243 Win. It uses an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate and an approximate 5-round capacity. The bolt body is bright-polished, and the receiver is machined with integral tapered dovetail bases for direct ring attachment.
The rifle wears a 23 in sporter-contour barrel and a high-polish blued steel receiver. A hooded ramp front sight is installed. Finnish proof and inspection stamps are present, aligning with its 1960s production.
The walnut stock is a Monte Carlo design with a right-hand shadow-line cheekpiece and cut checkering. Details include a contrasting forend cap with a white-line spacer, a SAKO-logo buttplate with a white-line spacer, and sling swivel attachment points front and rear. Length of pull measures 13.5 in.
A Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40 scope is mounted in rings on the Sako dovetail. The scope includes Leupold's CDS-ZL elevation turret, offering a precise, low-profile zero-lock dial. This setup is ready for the range or field with quality glass already in place.
Manufactured in 1967 in Finland, this Forester reflects the clean machining and finish quality associated with Sako's 1960s-era production while incorporating practical field features and a versatile .243 Win chambering.