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Short Actions Long Barreled A-II Mannlicher?

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stonecreek

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Check out this Sako Mannlicher on the Griffin and Howe site: http://secure.griffinhowe.com/riflemoreinfo.cfm (click on "used rifles" then scroll down to the Sakos in alphbetical order)

I was unaware that Sako produced any long-barreled full stocks after the L-series (and precious few of them in the L461/579 actions.) This one appears, with its shrouded bolt, to be an A-II. Also, the seller's stock number, which appears to be the gun's serial number (with a digit added) is consistent with the A-II series.

The gun is lacking a front sight (which would be rare in a Mannlicher), but it is impossible to tell if it never had one or if it has been removed. Also, the fore wood doesn't quite match the stock wood, and it has a rear fixed sling swivel, which is inconsistent with an A-II. I'm curious if this is a "bitsa" as our Aussie friends would say, that is, a put-together rifle? What say ye?
 
This is the first .308 Sako I've ever seen without a crossbolt. The stock configuration looks like factory, but the wood is quite fancy for Sako, especially an AII. And the lack of a front sight on a Mannlicher is unusual, to say the least. I'm guessing it's a custom, but I wouldn't totally rule out a one-off or limited run from the factory.
 
Looks to me like they have an early AII stock with a custom forend and an aftermarket Barrel or maybe a standard Barreled action w no sights.
 
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