SAKO Riihimaki 222
Product Information & Specs
Seller Description For This Firearm
General
Manufacturer: SAKO
Model designation: L46 (“Riihimäki” marked receiver)
Origin: Riihimäki, Finland
Production: ~1946 – early 1960s
⚙️ Action & Mechanism
Type: Bolt-action (micro / short action)
Locking lugs: Dual front lugs
Feed system: Controlled round feed (early models)
Bolt: Compact, smooth travel—known for precision fit
🔫 Caliber
.222 Remington (primary chambering)
Also produced in .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, etc.
📏 Barrel
Length: ~23–24 inches (varies by variant)
Rifling twist: typically 1:14 (common for .222 Rem)
Barrel type: Cold hammer-forged (Sako standard)
📦 Magazine
Type: Detachable box magazine (key L46 feature)
Capacity: 4–6 rounds (most commonly 5)
⚖️ Size & Weight
Weight: ~6.0 – 6.5 lbs (2.7–3.0 kg typical range)
Overall length: ~43 inches (varies slightly by stock/barrel)
🪵 Stock
Material: Walnut (most models)
Styles:
Standard sporter
Mannlicher (full stock)
Varmint/heavy barrel versions
🎯 Sights & Mounting
Adjustable rear sight (often to 300m)
Hooded front sight
Integral dovetail rail for scope mounts (classic Sako feature)
🎯 Performance
Purpose: Varmint / small game rifle
Effective range: ~200–300+ yards
Reputation: Exceptional accuracy (the .222 Rem dominated early benchrest shooting)
🧠 Key Identifiers (Riihimäki models)
Receiver stamped “Riihimäki”
Small action size (shorter than modern .223 rifles)
Detachable magazine (uncommon for that era)
Predecessor to L461 “Vixen”
👍 What Makes It Special
One of the highest-quality small bolt-actions ever made
Extremely smooth bolt and crisp trigger
Strong collector value today
Classic pairing with the ultra-accurate .222 Rem cartridge
| UPC | ECOM00538949 |
| Action | BOLT ACTION |
| Barrel Length | 24" BARREL |
| Caliber | .222 REM |
| Capacity | 5 ROUNDS |
| Finish | BLACK /W WOOD STOCK |
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