I saw some pics of the gun and it looks like it is in excellent condition, it also says "correct rings" not sure what that means, and it doesn't have a rear sight. In fact in the factory Bofors archives which you can access online there is no mention of Sako anywhere and it's common knowledge that Sako used more than one supplier for it's barrel steel, if for nothing else than manufacturing logistics. All barrels from that era used the same steel, marked Bofors or not. I am looking for a trim 22 cal centerfire sporter to use as a calling rifle and all around carry rifle but will only be used with a scope. Hence the Bofors marking is gone after that date. In looking at pictures of it the comb of the stock slants down and appears to be designed for iron sight use. Gun is in very good Shape overall for dating in the early 50’s except for the small round hole in the but stock. The right place to find all older Star pistol model numbers is on the butt, as seen in the illustrations below and photo to the right. Up for sale is a Sako l46 Riihimaki chambered in 222.
SAKO RIIHIMAKI DATES OF MANUFACTURE SERIAL NUMBER
A worn or filed-off serial number is an indicator of a stolen gun. Finnfire Hunter Finnfire Varmint Finnfire Range. Bofors refers to a Swedish steel manufacturer, basically a marketing gimmick Sako used until Bofors sued Sako in 1968 to remove it. Observed Year of Production: Serial Number of Gun: 1880. 75 Hunter 75 Hunter Stainless 75 Hunter Laminated Stainless 75 Deluxe 75 Synthetic Stainless 75 Finnlight 75 Varmint 75 Varmint Laminated Stainless 75 Safari 80th Anniversary 75 Custom Single Shot 75 Deluxe 416 Rem Mag. No such thing as a Model Riihimaki, that is the town that the rifle was made in but because it's stamped on the receiver people use it as a model designation. In the history of the L46, among collectors, the 22 Hornet and 218 Bee are the most coveted of those rifles. An excellent original rifle will usually bring north of 2K. The original clip on that rifle brings around 2-250.00.
If it's an original L46 chambered 22 Hornet in good condition that you could buy for 800-1000.00, grab it and run, you just stole it.