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Sako Finnwolf Lever actions
      #42599 - 30/11/05 10:53 AM

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?




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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: NitroX]
      #42647 - 01/12/05 01:31 AM

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.

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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: NitroX]
      #42768 - 02/12/05 12:23 PM

NitroX

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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: TilleyMan]
      #49110 - 03/02/06 11:03 PM

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.

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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: 375Brno]
      #51164 - 02/03/06 08:54 AM

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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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: 375Brno]
      #51184 - 02/03/06 04:32 PM

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.



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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: NitroX]
      #51191 - 02/03/06 11:34 PM

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.

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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: BigBullet]
      #51894 - 09/03/06 11:49 PM

Check out Someone had a sako collection up for sale in central NSW. Finwolf 243 was among them. Might be too late now though.

Edited by NitroX (15/11/11 08:46 PM)

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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: Alpine_Hunter]
      #51907 - 10/03/06 02:46 AM

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.



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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: NitroX]
      #60405 - 27/07/06 02:28 AM

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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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: banzaibird]
      #60576 - 30/07/06 07:58 PM

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.


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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: NitroX]
      #60607 - 31/07/06 12:24 PM

Nitrox

Out of interest how much did they want for the 243.

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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: 375Brno]
      #160553 - 16/05/10 06:43 PM

NitroX
I think there was one last year on Usedguns and they maybe able to help with a value. from memory about $2000

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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: Huntersheart]
      #191939 - 16/10/11 07:15 PM

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.
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Re: Sako Finnwolf Lever actions [Re: 375Brno]
      #191942 - 16/10/11 08:03 PM

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.

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