Custom Sako L46 L-46 Winchester 70 .22 Hornet Bbl 22.5″ Bolt Action Rifle & Fecker Scope 1946-62 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,301.00
LSB#:
 180719RB36

Make: Sako

Model: Custom L46

Serial Number: 5070

Year of Manufacture: 1946-1962

Caliber: .22 Hornet

Action Type: Bolt Action with Detachable Magazine

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”, “MODEL 70”, “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-” and “22 HORNET”. The right of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN.-PATENTED-“. The left of the receiver is marked “SAKO Riihimaki N:o 5070”. The right of the receiver is marked “MADE IN FINLAND”. The top of the chamber ring is marked “SAKO / L46” in circle. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “5070”. The rear scope ring is marked “J.W. FECKER” and with a patent number. The scope body is marked “J.W. FECKER / 10944”. The rear of the trigger guard is hand-scribed “J T C”.

Barrel Length: 22 1/2″

Sights / Optics: There is a serrated ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel with a blank installed in its dovetail. The base is grooved for a hood which is not present. There is a male dovetail mount at the rear of the barrel which has the front ring for the scope. The rear ring is marked to a male dovetail installed on the rear of the receiver. The chamber ring is grooved for a scope mount (none present). The installed scope has a fine crosshair reticle and is adjusted with knobs on the rear ring. The scope has some scattered light marks and wear from the adjustment ring, in about Good-Very Good overall condition.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with monte-carlo comb, schnabel forend tip, capped pistol grip, checkered black hard rubber “BISHOP” buttplate and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has some scattered light compressions, drag lines and scuffs. There is some wear on the bottom of the forend forward of the bottom metal which appears to be from the installed sling. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate shows very light wear, in about Fine-plus condition. The stock is in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: The receiver finish appears original. The barrel has likely been refinished.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The barrel has thinning finish at the muzzle and a few scattered light marks. The receiver has a couple of light marks on the right-rear. The bolt body shows light operational wear and the bolt handle has light-moderate handling wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots and the markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as customized.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope as described, a leather sling and single 4-round magazine marked “HORNET” on the floorplate. The sling has scattered light wear, verdigris at its brass button and wrinkling, in about Good-Very Good condition. The magazine has scattered light surface erosion under the finish with intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Good-Very Good condition.

Our Assessment: This is a Sako Model L46 rifle customized with a Winchester Model 70 .22 Hornet barrel, a J.W. Fecker scope and a leather sling. It is in Very Good condition with about 93% of its metal finish, a great bore, and a nice stock. Introduced in 1930, the .22 Hornet cartridge was ahead of its time as a center-fire, small caliber, high velocity cartridge. The cartridge is useful for small game and is considered by some to be ideal for Turkey hunting. This rifle ought to interest Sako, Winchester and Fecker collectors and should make a nice little shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This C&R eligible rifle can be transferred/sold in California.

Custom Sako L46 L-46 Winchester 70 .22 Hornet Bbl 22.5" Bolt Action Rifle & Fecker Scope 1946-62 C&R
Custom Sako L46 L-46 Winchester 70 .22 Hornet Bbl
22.5″ Bolt Action Rifle & Fecker Scope 1946-62 C&R