Identifying SAKO

[Russell27]

Was
Wondering if any one could help identify a SAKO I just bought it says AI serial # 186043 thanks

 

[L461]

Basically a Sako L461 with a sloping bolt shroud.
Later A`s had the Hunter style stock with palm swell and rounded forend.Early A1`s stocks were thinner sans palm swell and squareish forend
Built in the 80`s a very well regarded action.

 

[Russell27]

Thanks just trying to figure how to remove the firing pin so trying to get the right model #

 

[L461]

Thanks just trying to figure how to remove the firing pin so trying to get the right model #

Same as L461 remove bolt from rifle grab bolt in left hand and twist bolt shroud to the right with your right hand it will turn 90 degrees and pull straight out.To refit is the reverse.

 

[jepp2]

Thanks just trying to figure how to remove the firing pin so trying to get the right model #

If you plan on buying the tool to hold the FP spring compressed (which makes reassembly MUCH easier) the only thing you need to know is if your bolt is an open or closed shroud.