Sako Lotta rifle
1923

In 1923, the Lotta rifle, i.e. the m/24 model, became the first rifle assembled as a mass
production in Sako’s factory. The name of the rifle comes from the voluntary organisation
Lotta Svärd which had an important role as a supporter of Finnish national defence. The
organisation raised funds for things such as the purchasing of new barrels and repairing of
old weapons. The new barrels were procured from Switzerland. The gun was extremely
accurate, thanks to the thicker barrel and the barrel’s inside dimensions which were tighter
than those of the original m 1891.
SAKO PYSTYKORVA M28 (‘THE SPITZ’)
1928

The reformed weapon model of the Mosing-Nagant m. 1891 of Suojeluskuntain ase-
ja konepaja (“The armory and engineer works of the White Guard”). One of the most
significant developmental steps of the White Guard’s M-28 was the protected front
sight. This front sight had already been used in the infantry rifle M-27. Thanks to the
sight model, the rifle was nicknamed ‘the Spitz’ and the first Spitz was the M-27 from
which the name spread to and lived on in later models. The M-28 rifle, or more
familiarly ‘the Spitz’, proved to be even better than similar weapons being used by
the defence forces, in terms of its quality.
Sako M/28-30
1937

The reformed weapon model of the Mosing-Nagant m. 1891 of Suojeluskuntain ase-
ja konepaja (“The armory and engineer works of the White Guard”). The rear sight of
this model was developed by Harry Mansner. The early production used the M-28
front sight, but later on came the model in which the front protector had been
widened and the sight’s horisontal adjustment had been implemented with extremely
precise adjustment screws. The barrels are made of Finnish steel. It was a
significant acknowledgement for Sako that in the World Championships of 1937, all
rifle sports used the M/-28–30 rifles.
Sako M39 Ukkopekka
1939

A weapon of the White Guard and the infantry, it was developed from the Mosin-Nagant m. 1891 rifles of Sako Oy and the Finnish army and named after P.E. Svinhufvud, the third president of Finland. P.E. Svinhufvud was elected the first Chairman of the Board of Sako in 1927. What separates Ukko-Pekka from the Spitz is the different frontend and the redesigned stock with a grip and a buttstock belt fastening that does not go through the stock. The barrel is lighter and its inside dimensions are more spacious so that the gun is more appropriate for shooting Russian cartridges obtained as spoils of war. For the same reason, a thicker and heavier 13g D-166 bullet was developed for the M-39. The image shows the early pre-1941 Ukko-Pekka without the grip. The grip was introduced into the model after this.
Sako L46
1946

The L46 hunting rifle conceived during the war was introduced into production in
1946. It was well-received in Finland, the Nordic countries and western Europe. The
most significant breakthrough was Sako’s entry into the US market. Jan Winter, an
agent of the American company Firearms International, had acquired a Sako L46
and was ready to sell it in the USA. Thanks to the L46, Sako’s US exports increased
every year in the 1950s and in 1953, the result surpassed even domestic sales and
the United States became Sako’s most significant export destination country. The
L46 is Sako’s first own rifle model in which the lock was designed to meet the
requirements of Sako’s first own calibre 7x33 developed at the same time. The L46
is a rifle designed for hunting birds or small game and 7x33 is the calibre appropriate
for it. The gun also has a detachable magazine, which was rare for the civilian
weapons of the time when the L46 was designed. The first model to use the Sako’s
trademark binocular mount that widens forward.
Sako L57
1957

A hunting rifle designed for medium-sized game, such as deer, with its own locking
lugs to suit the calibres .308 and .243 that were becoming globally popular at the
time. The hunting rifle’s firing pin safety was similar to the one in the Sako L46
hunting rifle. The firing pin safety, a lever that moves back and forth, is located in the
back part of the lock and when it is in the back position, the safety is on. The gun has
a fixed magazine for six cartridges. Thanks to this model, Sako’s US sales grew
even more than before.
Sako L461 Vixen
1961

A light hunting rifle designed for small game. It was developed from the Sako L46 model. The calibre selection was expanded. The detachable magazine was turned into a fixed magazine with a bottom that has hinges on the front. The model was in production for a long time, about 30 years.
Sako L61R Finnbear
1961

The model developed for big game hunting in 1961 was the first rifle manufactured to
be compatible with Sako’s own lock. The L61R Finnbear is every hunter’s trusted
weapon that is traditional, reliable and has a two-baffled muzzle brake.
Sako/Valmet RK 62
1962

The assault rifle RK 62 developed together with the Finnish Defence Forces was manufactured in both Valmet’s Tourula factory and Sako’s Riihimäki factory. In the 1970s, RK62 was the service weapon used by every conscript.
Sako VL63 Finnwolf
1963

As Sako’s rifle imports grew, especially in relation to the US, the market expressed its interest in a rifle with a lever lock. The designing of the new weapon began in 1958. The VL63 was Sako’s first rifle that both right- and left-handed shooters could use, thanks to its lever lock.
Sako Triace
1980

A semi-automatic pistol designed for Olympics, regular and sport pistol shooting that has convertible calibre and a changeable barrel slide for the stock. The accurate pistol was manufactured with a wooden grip that could be adjusted according to the size of the shooter’s hand. The firing pressure changes automatically to suit different sports when the calibre is changed.
Sako TRG-21 & 41
1989

Sako’s first target rifle model, suitable for both target shooting and law enforcement use. The very successful and recognised models Sako TGR 22 and 42, widely used by law enforcement around the world, are based on this model. The modular structure has a bolt lock in which the parts are connected from the aluminum frame to the stock rail.
Sako RK 95
1995

An assault rifle developed in cooperation with the Finnish Defence Forces. It was designed and manufactured in Sako’s Riihimäki factory. The development took into account the targets for development that were noticed in the RK 62 model. A folding buttstock and a lock-up gas valve that enabled the use of rifle grenades.
Sako 75
1997

Sako’s 75th anniversary was celebrated with a new weapons range. The Sako 75
product range, which was the result of the largest product development project in
Sako’s history, was extremely successful. Sako felt that all the hunting rifles
manufacturer prior to it had more or less been based on the first hunting models
designed after the war. The aim was to use the new range to make, for the first time,
a completely new weapon construction. This time, they began with a clean slate. In
preparation for that they carried out exceptionally comprehensive user surveys,
based on which the designing of the weapon was started. The new range had
significant technical reformations. The reliability of operation was improved by the
three muzzle brakes of the lock frame and mechanical ejection of the shell. As a
result of the user surveys, the range included a synthetic stock with a rubber-like grip
surface. Additionally, the Sako weapons had entirely rustproof metal parts for the
first time. The detachable magazine was also a new feature. The good reputation
and support, the sales and success of the Sako 75 range brought for the company
brand, can be seen as a special milestone.
Sako TRG-22 & 42
1999

Sako’s first target rifle model, suitable for both target shooting and law enforcement use. The very successful and recognised models Sako TGR 22 and 42, widely used by law enforcement around the world, are based on this model. The modular structure has a bolt lock in which the parts are connected from the aluminum frame to the stock rail.
Sako Quad
2006

Sako Quad is a small-bore rifle that includes four different calibres. The barrel can be
changed with the toolkit sold with the weapon. Each replacement barrel has its own
serial number. The easily operated barrel change structure of the Sako Quad has
been patented. The barrels and magazines are colour-coded, which means that the
compatible parts are easy to identify. The convertible calibre enables different kinds
of practice like hunting and target shooting.
Sako 85
2006

In 2006, which was ten years after the previous large launch of Sako hunting rifles, a
new Sako 85 range was introduced into the market. It was largely inspired by the
Sako 75. The majority of the changes were based on the new manufacturing
techniques, especially in relation to the manufacturing of the main components. The
Sako 85 range has six different lock sizes to ensure optimal calibre operation. Other
changes to the weapon, such as improved lock control, the so-called “stick safety” of
the magazine and the forced feeding of cartridges, were made on the basis of the
feedback.
Sako A7
2008

Designed for the US market as a product of the medium price segment. Between the Sako 85 and Tikka T3 ranges. The Sako A7 model has, among other features, a lock with a three-baffled muzzle brake, detachable magazine that is loaded from above and which feeds from the middle, and the Weaver-type binocular mount fastened with screws.
Sako TRG M10
2011

The Sako TRG M10 is a bolt-locked modular target rifle. The calibre of the rifle can be adjusted by changing the barrel, lock and magazine. The weapon has a folding buttstock whose ergonomic features can be adjusted versatilely. The cheekpiece and the controls of the drag length are spring-loaded so that the shooter does not need to change their shooting position to adjust them. The compatibility with different calibres enables shooting with different calibres. The Sako TRG M10 is a next-generation target rifle built on top of the good reputation of the Sako TRG models.
Sako S20
2020

In 2020, Sako boldly defined a new bolt-lock rifle category. The Sako S20 is the first real hybrid rifle that changes with the shooter’s needs. In the launch, Sako presented the models equipped with a tactical stock and ergonomic hunting stock. The latter of the stocks is Sako’s first ever stock to have a thumbhole. The inspiration for the tactical stock and aluminium frame was the Sako TRG. Changing the stocks is quick and easy; in practice, the rifle can be changed from a tactical rifle into a hunting rifle and back in just a few minutes. The frame of the stock is a high-quality aluminium frame that absorbs the recoil. The product line also contains a comprehensive selection of accessories.
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