Author Topic: Sako question: Model L579 (Read 1667 times)

ARC LITE · « **on:** September 01, 2003, 05:25:01 AM »

I have a sako mod L759, bought used, on the barr, it is stamped what looks like FLAIG'S. Can anyone tell me anything about the markings? It's a 243, thanks for the help. ARC LITE

John Traveler · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2003, 05:47:54 AM »

Hi arc Lite!

I have a Sako M579 too. Got it as a re-barreled action.

Flaig is/or WAS a semi-custom gunshop in Pennsylvania, I believe.

They did a lot of re-barreling for Mauser M98 actions, and sold complete rifles and barreled actions too.

Your Flaig-barreled Sako 579 indicates that either they, or someone later, fitted a Flaig barrel to your action. The Sako M579 barrel shank is very different from that of the M98 Mauser, so it was a semi-custom barrel fit.

You can see their advertisements in 1960's and '70's The American Rifleman.

HTH
John

John Traveler · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2003, 06:02:44 AM »

Hey, Arc Lite!

There is a listing for Flaig's Guns, Incorporated at 2200 Evergreen Rd, Pittsburg, PA 15209 (412) 821-1717.

Surprised me too... but apprently they are still in business! If your barrel has a serial number, maybe they can tell you when your action was fitted, or the manufacture date.

John

ARC LITE · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2003, 08:43:57 AM »

Hay, thanks to both of you for the reply, I'm going to try to contact Flag's and find out a little more about this rifle. ARC LITE

Tim50 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2003, 05:49:06 AM »

I live 1 mile from where Flaigs used to be. They are no longer in business. Flaigs did high quality work and they will be missed. You have a top quality custom gun. Good luck with it......

260 AAR · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2003, 07:54:42 AM »

Tim is right. Flaigs did good work and, to the best of my knowledge, use primarily Douglas barrels for their shop. You should have a good accurate rifle.

Aloha, Mark[in Or]