Description
Item Description
Model: AII Classic Grade
Serial: 365945
Caliber: .243 Win.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 ½"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Integral Scope Bases with Installed Scope Rings
Stock/Grips: Checkered French Walnut Straight Comb Stock with Matte Lacquer Finish
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sako AII Classic Grade is a finely crafted bolt-action sporting rifle that exemplifies the renowned Finnish manufacturer’s dedication to precision engineering and elegant design. Built on Sako’s AII (sometimes referred to as the L579) medium-length action, this model was designed to handle popular mid-sized cartridges such as the .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, and similar chamberings with exceptional accuracy and reliability. The AII action is celebrated for its smooth, glass-like cycling, robust twin-lug bolt, and precise feeding and extraction, all of which contribute to its reputation for field dependability and benchrest-level accuracy. The Classic Grade variant elevates this solid mechanical foundation with refined aesthetics, including a select checkered French walnut stock with a matte lacquer finish. Its cold hammer-forged barrel and crisp single-stage trigger system further enhance its accuracy potential, making it equally suited for precision target shooting and demanding hunting environments. Historically, the Sako AII Classic Grade marks a period when European sporting rifles were transitioning from purely utilitarian tools to precision instruments that also emphasized artistry and traditional craftsmanship. Produced during the latter half of the 20th century, this rifle offered discerning sportsmen a level of fit and finish that rivaled custom-built arms, while maintaining the ruggedness necessary for harsh northern climates and challenging hunts. Collectors and shooters alike value the AII Classic Grade for its combination of refined lines, flawless machining, and mechanical longevity—traits that have allowed many examples to retain excellent accuracy and reliability even after decades of use. Today, it stands as a testament to Sako’s legacy of blending form and function: a rifle that is not only a highly capable field arm but also a piece of craftsmanship to be admired, representing the golden era of Sako production when quality control and attention to detail were at their peak.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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