northkind
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(1/7/03 5:39:05 pm)
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I hope you can help us out. My husband has inherited a Savage Sporter 25 20 rifle and suspect it may be valuable. Its in excellent condition and would like to learn more about it. I can't seem to find any info online about it.
kdub01
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(1/7/03 5:51:25 pm)
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Welcome, Northkind -
We'll need a little more information, if you will.
Model number
First three numbers of the serial number, with the remaining numbers shown as: 123xxxx
Condition of firearm, i.e., amount of blueing left, condition of stock - gouges, nicks, cuts, scratches, etc. Most conditions are graded with a firearm in mint, factory new as 100%, no stock damage and slight blueing wear at 95%, normal blueing wear and small normal storage dings on stock at 85 - 90%. A rifle that's been well used with normal wear and tear from years of hunting will usually be in the 60% range.
Does it have a fancy grade of walnut, standard grade, or some other hardwood stained to walnut color?
Any more info you can provide will be most useful.
"Keep Off The Ridgeline"
northkind
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(1/7/03 7:58:30 pm)
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Well, I didn't have any luck finding a serial number. It's condition would probably be 90% or more. It's clip is missing though. Not sure about the quality of wood. Has a butt plate of indian with raised rifle "Savage Quality trade mark".
On the barrel.. "Manurfactured by Savage Arms Corp, Utica NY
patened Nov 28 1905 Sept 7 1915 Sept 4 1917 Nov 20 1917 SAVAGE SPORTER". Closer by the bolt..."25-20-SAFE". I hope this gives you enough information to go by. Look forward to hearing from you again.
kdub01
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(1/7/03 10:42:58 pm)
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I can find no listing for a Savage bolt action rifle chambered for the 25-20 Winchester cartridge. The earliest bolt action centerfire rifle listed is the Model 1920 which began mfg. in 1920 and ended in 1931. However, it was only chambered in .250 Savage and .300 Savage. Be aware, unless the firearm is complete in original condition the value decreases (missing magazine).
You may be able to trace the history of this particular rifle by contacting:
Mr. John Callahan
Older Savage Arms Historical Research
53 Old Quarry Rd.
Westfield, Ma. 01085
There is a small fee for the researching and providing of any found information.
"Keep Off The Ridgeline"
northkind
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(1/7/03 11:06:58 pm)
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I plan to write to Mr. Callahan and appreciate your help. Do you or anyone reading this know where one might locate a magazine?
kdub01
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(1/8/03 12:52:23 am)
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Try:
www.GunParts.com
Or use the Google Search at the bottom of this forum to search for Savage Model 20 Magazine. (Providing, of course, that's the model of your rifle!)
"Keep Off The Ridgeline"
warpig883
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(1/8/03 2:44:43 am)
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I have contacted Mr. Callohan by phone about a 100 year old shotgun I have and found him to be friendly and well worth the time involved to communicate with him.
At one time Stevens was the largest firemars manufacuter in the world and when Savage bought them there were Stevens guns that were made with the Stevens name and the Savage name or one or the other. Might want to research this as a Stevens if the Savage route does not turn up anything.
Ignorance is a crime in 49 states. In the other one it is bliss.
Xracer
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(1/8/03 8:47:24 am)
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Hi Northkind.....welcome to TFF.
I believe that your Savage Sporter is the Model 23B. Bolt-action, 5-shot box magazine. Made in .25-20 from 1923 to 1942.
Value:
80% = $90
90% = 100
95% = 110
98% = 140
You can get a magazine here for $32.00:
www.dktcoltd.com/gun_maga..._clips.htm
Edited by: Xracer at: 1/8/03 9:03:18 am
northkind
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(1/11/03 5:46:02 pm)
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Thanks to the fellows of the TFF Staff. I just thought I would check back on my message...only to find you've provided more help and the exact answer to my question. That is wonderful. I sure do appreciate it. Thanks again!!!