NitroX
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| 30/11/05 10:53 AM |
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Sako Finnwolf Lever actions
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I am interested in acquiring a Sako Finnwolf preferably in .308 or maybe a .243.
I know they have not been made in a long time. If one of each was obtainable, in a good or as new condition, what would they be worth?
| banzaibird |
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| 01/12/05 01:31 AM |
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Here in the US when you come across them they are usually in the $900-$1,200 range. I had one in .308 a few years ago and traded it and a little money for the Winchester 88's one in .358 and one in .284. The biggest thing here is simply finding one for sale.
BB
| TilleyMan |
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| 02/12/05 12:23 PM |
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NitroX
PM sent!
Cheers
TilleyMan
| 375Brno |
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| 03/02/06 11:03 PM |
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Nitrox
Not sure whether you found one but there is one for sale in NZ at the moment.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Hunting-shooting/Rifles/auction-46468859.htm
Didn't realise they were worth this much !! Admittedly, it is a commemorative model and supposedly mint.
375Fetish
| vapodog |
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| 02/03/06 08:54 AM |
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I go to gun shows here in the states somewhat regularly and have yet to see one. I think they're going to be difficult to find.
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NitroX
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| 02/03/06 04:32 PM |
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In reply to:
Didn't realise they were worth this much !! Admittedly, it is a commemorative model and supposedly mint.
They are not worth that much. IMO.
| BigBullet |
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| 02/03/06 11:34 PM |
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NitroX,
In all the years I've been haunting gun shops and shows, I believe I have seen a total of 2. Both in 308. You will pay more then your average condition Savage 99, but not a lot more. I would expect $650 range, if you can find one.
BigBullet
| Alpine_Hunter |
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| 09/03/06 11:49 PM |
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Check out Someone had a sako collection up for sale in central NSW. Finwolf 243 was among them. Might be too late now though.
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NitroX
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| 10/03/06 02:46 AM |
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OK. I am more interested in a .308 though a .243 might be interesting if the price is right. A.243 LA in a great rifle like that would be nice.
There was a dude on those forums whom advertised a pair of Finnwolf .243s and .308s about a year ago at a reasonable price. I telephoned and emailed him. He named a price and I said YES IT IS A DEAL and also asked for "his brother's" (the actual owner) contact details, photocopy (or fax) of his licence and registration etc ie I was not going to send a cheque off just to some unknown 'seller'. He came back after a while and said his "brother" wanted a better price "than I had offered"! I said "what's going on, you named the price and now you are trying to increase it". I had commited and expect the 'seller' to live up to his end. I probably was willing to pay a little more or buy only one but really expect a deal to be honoured. He got rude and disappeared. Have never seen him there again.
My thoughts:
1. Was it a scam. He didn't seem to happy to have to provide a copy of the firearms licence and registration (ie proof it actually existed and tracable contact details).
2. It was a fishing expedition to find out the "investments" value and not a serious sale.
Either way it was someone whose word could not be trusted and I have certainly marked down the clown in case he ever re-surfaces. When you make a deal it is a deal in my book.
Too many crooks on the 'net.
| banzaibird |
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| 27/07/06 02:28 AM |
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I know it's been awhile but I noticed that there is a .308 and a .243 available at Cabelas.
.308 Finnwolf
.243 Finnwolf
Bill
P.S.- The .243 is just down the road from me. I can cruise by and look at it if you are interested.
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NitroX
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| 30/07/06 07:58 PM |
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Thanks Bill.
I probably wouldn't go to the effort of importing them from the USA to Australia as the price difference needs to be sizable for that to pay. If I can source one locally then good. I saw a .243 advertised recently.
| 375Brno |
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| 31/07/06 12:24 PM |
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Nitrox
Out of interest how much did they want for the 243.
Regards
Rick
ps. hope you do not mind me asking
| Huntersheart |
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| 16/05/10 06:43 PM |
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NitroX
I think there was one last year on Usedguns and they maybe able to help with a value. from memory about $2000
| 375Brno |
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| 16/10/11 07:15 PM |
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Hi Nitrox
Did you see the the Finnwolfs in the Australian arms auction in October. I remembered this post after I saw the auction results.
http://www.australianarmsauctions.com/catalogue_online_1.htm
Items 486 & 487 which went for $1900 & $1700 respectively.
Regards
Rick
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NitroX
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| 16/10/11 08:03 PM |
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Quote:
Hi Nitrox
Did you see the the Finnwolfs in the Australian arms auction in October. I remembered this post after I saw the auction results.
http://www.australianarmsauctions.com/catalogue_online_1.htm
Items 486 & 487 which went for $1900 & $1700 respectively.
Regards
Rick
Thanks. 487 looked interesting, as I would be interested in a .308 not a .243. The estimated price would have been good! But the actual price is the usual market price. Some guys however want a lot more sometimes.
However it is not a priority at the moment due to funds.