In need of experienced knowledge in Browning sako FN rifles. It has left a few unsure.

[FestusRuth]

The research that I've found shows it as .243 high power safari grade. Browning contracted work to FN Belgium a short period later FN gave the only company they thought to be up to the task because of their quality gave sako of Finland a contract to build we hade #s looked up the ending z69 showed built 1969 by sako for Browning and FN it's a bit confusing is it FN sako Browning all 3 .and it said to check for a specific number engraved under the bolt lever which was more evidence of sako Browning. Sako barrel,bolt etc. Any knowledge and expertise on this one would be greatly appreciated thanks ODT'ers

 

[FestusRuth]

The research that I've found shows it as .243 high power safari grade. Browning contracted work to FN Belgium a short period later FN gave the only company they thought to be up to the task because of their quality gave sako of Finland a contract to build we hade #s looked up the ending z69 showed built 1969 by sako for Browning and FN it's a bit confusing is it FN sako Browning all 3 .and it said to check for a specific number engraved under the bolt lever which was more evidence of sako Browning. Sako barrel,bolt etc. Any knowledge and expertise on this one would be greatly appreciated thanks ODT'ers

 

[GFB]

I think one of the Sako Collectors forums will be all over this info-wise.

Read the info at this listing.

Browning Model FN High-Power Safari Grade Short Action Sako, Blued 22 ½” Bolt Action Rifle, MFD 1964 C&R | Lock, Stock & Barrel

Browning Model FN High-Power Safari Grade Short Action Sako, Blued 22 ½” Bolt Action Rifle, MFD 1964 C&R

lsbauctions.com

 

[FestusRuth]

I think one of the Sako Collectors forums will be all over this info-wise.

Read the info at this listing.

Browning Model FN High-Power Safari Grade Short Action Sako, Blued 22 ½” Bolt Action Rifle, MFD 1964 C&R | Lock, Stock & Barrel

Browning Model FN High-Power Safari Grade Short Action Sako, Blued 22 ½” Bolt Action Rifle, MFD 1964 C&R

lsbauctions.com

Thank you sir. That's her a FN Browning sako high power safari grade built by sako

 

[FestusRuth]

BEAUTIFUL RIFLE and piece of firearms history mine is chambered in .243 FN Browning sako high power safari grade. Thanks for the help GFB !!!

 

[GFB]

If I read it right:

1. Sako provided the barreled action from Finland
2. FN assembled the rifle in Belgium
3. And Browning sold them under their brand in the US (and wherever else)

Definitely an era of beautiful rifles.

 

[FestusRuth]

If I read it right:

1. Sako provided the barreled action from Finland
2. FN assembled the rifle in Belgium
3. And Browning sold them under their brand in the US (and wherever else)

Definitely an era of beautiful rifles.

Yes sir they really are beautiful and a bit to figure out as far as the history. So it was sako then assembled by FN sold by Browning thats awesome not a every day find for sure

 

[BigMike]

Nice rifles. I have one in 22-250

 

[FestusRuth]

Nice rifles. I have one in 22-250

Don't want to come across weird but....I have fell in love with this one so precise and gorgeous it really surprised me