Vicente Alberdi Signed and Lion Engraved Sako Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle in .375 H&H Magnum

A striking custom .375 H&H sporting rifle built on a desirable circa-1970 Sako L61R action, this piece blends Finnish precision with high-grade embellishment by noted Spanish engraver Vicente Alberdi. With gold inlays, extensive English scroll engraving, a lion-engraved floorplate, and beautifully figured wood, it stands out as both a serious big-game rifle and a highly collectible custom work.

• Built on a Sako L61R action:
  • Action manufactured around 1970
  • Highly regarded Finnish action known for quality, smoothness, and strength
  • Desirable foundation for a custom magnum sporting rifle
• Chambering and barrel details:
  • Chambered in .375 H&H, one of the classic safari and dangerous-game cartridges
  • Blued steel barrel
  • Gold-inlaid “CAL. 375 H&H” marking on the left side of the breech
  • Finnish proof marks
  • Barrel band with sling swivel
• Sights and rib:
  • Beaded blade front sight mounted on a banded ramp base
  • Four-leaf rear sight with:
    • One standing leaf
    • Three folding leaves
    • Gold-inlaid centerline and graduations for an elegant, highly visible sight picture
  • Hand-filed rear quarter rib
  • Engraving at the front of the quarter rib
• Action and metal finish:
  • Coin-finished action, giving the receiver a bright, refined appearance
  • Dovetailed square bridges for scope-mounting versatility
  • Import mark present
  • Extensive small English scroll engraving
  • Engraving extends to:
    • Bolt release
    • Extended top tang
• Bottom metal and engraving highlights:
  • Coin-finished bottom metal
  • Matching English scroll engraving throughout
  • Floorplate features a highly attractive engraved bust of a male lion at the center
  • Scroll engraving continues onto the extended lower tang
  • Serial number is framed in gold inlay on the extended lower tang
  • Engraving signed “V. Alberdi” beneath the lion
  • Signed by Vicente Alberdi, the talented Spanish engraver, adding important artistic provenance and collector value
• Stock and furniture:
  • Beautifully figured pistol-grip stock
  • Wrapped multi-point checkering for a refined custom look and secure handling
  • Ebony forend tip
  • Single engraved recoil bar
  • Coin-finished and engraved trapdoor grip cap
  • Oval shadowline cheekpiece
  • Gold inscription oval marked “JME”
  • Rear sling swivel
  • Silver’s-type recoil pad
• Collector appeal:
  • Custom rifle built on a respected early Sako L61R magnum action
  • Circa-1970 action adds vintage desirability
  • High-grade signed engraving by Vicente Alberdi provides artistic provenance
  • Gold inlays, lion floorplate, coin-finished metal, and premium figured stock elevate it well beyond a standard sporting rifle
  • Classic .375 H&H chambering makes it especially desirable to collectors of safari rifles, custom sporting arms, and engraved European rifles