Sako L579 Forester Standard Sporter .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 23" Bofors Steel Barrel (1969, Finland)
This 1969 Sako L579 Forester Standard Sporter pairs a 23" Bofors Steel sporter barrel with Sako's smooth bolt action in .308 Win. It features a hooded ramp front sight with no rear barrel sight, an installed scope mount, and classic Finnish workmanship throughout. The walnut Monte Carlo stock with right-side cheekpiece and Sako-logo buttplate completes a well-appointed, period-correct configuration.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. There are a few spots of pitting on the magazine baseplate.
What’s Included
- Sako L579 Forester Standard Sporter .308 Win rifle
- Installed scope mount
- Detachable sling loops
The Forester series L579 is Sako's medium-length bolt action, and this example was manufactured in Finland in 1969. It uses a 4-round internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, released by a button inside the front of the trigger guard for controlled unloading.
The 23" sporter-profile barrel is roll-marked "Bofors Steel" with B-in-gear symbols, a hallmark found on earlier Sako barrels. Sights include a hooded ramp front and no rear barrel sight, and the receiver has an installed scope mount for optic use.
The walnut Monte Carlo stock includes a right-side cheekpiece, point-pattern checkering on the grip and forend, and a stock crossbolt. Inletted sling studs with detachable loops are fitted, and a Sako-logo hard rubber buttplate with white-line spacer sets the period styling. Length of pull is 13.5".
Markings include Finnish proof and inspection stamps along with the Bofors Steel rollmark. The overall setup reflects Sako's late-1960s sporter configuration, combining clean lines, practical features, and quality materials.