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First time Sako owner questions

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Alscott

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Last night I acquired a Sako 75. I have wanted a Sako since I was a kid. I have always wanted a 7mm-08 too and that's what this one is! Anyway it's a III and serial# is 990***. Does anyone know what year it was made? Also, it has a weird little thing on the back of the bolt with a key ring hanging off of it. If I pull on the key ring a pin pulls out and I can slide the whole thing off the back of the bolt. What in the world is that? Is there anything particular to a Sako that I need to check out before firing it? Thanks and glad I have a reason to post here!!!!!
 
75's were made from 1996 to 2006. I'm not aware of any data base that allows one to determine year of production for the 75, so the original hang tag that came with the rifle would be your only hope. That's about all I know regarding the 75, hopefully others more knowledgeable will chime in!
 
The "thingy" you describe is the short-lived Sako Key-Lock concept. It was incorporated in some Model 75's as a built-in device to allow the owner to keep the rifle in a condition that it cannot be fired without the key to turn the mechanism to the firing position. It was not popular with buyers and Sako soon dropped it. Most owners of such rifles simply turned the mechanism to the firing position and tossed the key away.
 
stonecreek said:
The "thingy" you describe is the short-lived Sako Key-Lock concept. It was incorporated in some Model 75's as a built-in device to allow the owner to keep the rifle in a condition that it cannot be fired without the key to turn the mechanism to the firing position. It was not popular with buyers and Sako soon dropped it. Most owners of such rifles simply turned the mechanism to the firing position and tossed the key away.
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Do you know how it works? I can't get it to do anything but I can take it off.
 
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