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Nov 14, 2025
receiver stamped "SAKO AI 189305" with "lions head" proof mark, 21-5/8 in. Sako barrel stamped "CAL .223 REM MADE IN FINLAND" with "lion head" proof mark, leaf and flourish engraving at barrel breech between two thin strips of gold inlay, thin strip of gold inlay around end of muzzle, receiver, scope rings, bolt handle and knob, bolt release plate, toe and heel butt plates, floor plate, trigger guard, grip cap, all with similar leaf and flourish engraving, gold inlay on receiver and "Eng. - L. Tomlin" script, gold inlay "S" on but grip cap, gold inlaid "rabbit" on trigger guard, gold inlaid "fox" on floor plate, jeweled bolt and follower, Winchester triple safety, custom flame maple stock with cheek rest on left side, checkering to grip and forend, Leupold VARI X III 3.5 x 10 scope, adjustable leather sling with G&H swivels, LOP 13-1/2 in., overall length 41 in.
Provenance: A Private South Carolina Collection
Note: Lisa Tomlin is a custom engraver based in Virginia, she is considered to be one of the best in the country, with 37 years of experience Lisa is one of only 46 FEGA Master Engravers in the world, for more information on Lisa Tomlin refer to her website Lisa Tomlin Engraving and the Garden & Gun, August/September 2012 article One of the Countries Finest Gun Engravers by T. Edward Nickens.
Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations.
A Private South Carolina Collection
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