This small game centerfire rifle became a global success. The L-42 was born and further developed to the L46 after the war. While prototypes of sporting rifles were already being designed and made in 1930, actual small caliber hunting rifles designed and made in Riihimäki emerged during World War II. Soon, the facilities in Helsinki, Finland s capital, proved to be too small, and Sako was relocated to the small town of Riihimäki, about 75 km (46 miles) north of Helsinki in Besides military rifles, competition and hunting rifles were designed. However, their firearms were mostly old military rifles, needing repair, rebarreling, and service. Finland had achieved independence in 1917 and the volunteer Civil Guard had an important role in maintaining defense readiness for the young nation. The company was established to make and maintain the firearms that were used Finland s newborn Civil Guard. (Firearms and Machine Workshop of the Civil Guard). 2 90 Years of Accuracy Sako was born in Our original Finnish name was Suojeluskuntain Ase-ja Konepaja Osakeyhtiö.
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