Savage Model 23c 32-20 - The Firearms Forum

mauserman454 · 10-17-2004, 05:52 PM

Hey Guys, check out this neat Savage Model 23c in 32-20 WCF, I picked it up locally for $225, supposedly it was made in the 1930's, and it looks near new, and the bore is pristine

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My Burning question is does anyone know anything about what kind of scope base would have went on this rifle. I do not belive this rifle came from the factory drilled for a scope. I belive someone had a gunsmith drill it for a side mount scope base, which was later removed. The holes are 2-3/8" apart center to center, but I have no idea what kind of base to even look for on ebay or wherever

You can see the screw plugs and the relief someone cut in the stock for the base. I need to get my hands on a base

Anyone know where I can find one???

Thanks,
MM454

Sorry, www.hunt101.com is down again, will post pics later

CountryGunsmith · 10-17-2004, 07:23 PM

Well, there is no telling when it was drilled.

Best bet is to take the gun to a shop and check the Weaver side bases. Might have to do some creative shimming to fit.

mauserman454 · 10-18-2004, 07:19 AM

Thanks CountryGunsmith, I'm pretty much on my own with this one. The only local gunshop around here does not carry anything like this. They mostly cater to guys who buy assault weapons and shotguns for turkey hunting...

I did not know that weaver continues to make side mount bases. I see on www.midwayusa.com that weaver does, and they list a #2 as fitting a Savage model 23... I have a 23c, I wonder if there is any difference???

It's $9 for the base, and $21 for the side mount rings, I might order it up to try it. If it is way off I could always return it...

MM454

CountryGunsmith · 10-18-2004, 11:29 AM

I dont have one of those bases handy or I'd measure it for you. You might contact Weaver and get the c-t-c...

10-17-2004, 05:52 PM	#1
mauserman454 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 76	Savage Model 23c 32-20 Hey Guys, check out this neat Savage Model 23c in 32-20 WCF, I picked it up locally for $225, supposedly it was made in the 1930's, and it looks near new, and the bore is pristine . My Burning question is does anyone know anything about what kind of scope base would have went on this rifle. I do not belive this rifle came from the factory drilled for a scope. I belive someone had a gunsmith drill it for a side mount scope base, which was later removed. The holes are 2-3/8" apart center to center, but I have no idea what kind of base to even look for on ebay or wherever You can see the screw plugs and the relief someone cut in the stock for the base. I need to get my hands on a base Anyone know where I can find one??? Thanks, MM454 Sorry, www.hunt101.com is down again, will post pics later --> Last edited by mauserman454; 10-18-2004 at 06:59 AM..

10-18-2004, 07:19 AM	#3
mauserman454 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 76	Re: Savage Model 23c 32-20 Thanks CountryGunsmith, I'm pretty much on my own with this one. The only local gunshop around here does not carry anything like this. They mostly cater to guys who buy assault weapons and shotguns for turkey hunting... I did not know that weaver continues to make side mount bases. I see on www.midwayusa.com that weaver does, and they list a #2 as fitting a Savage model 23... I have a 23c, I wonder if there is any difference??? It's $9 for the base, and $21 for the side mount rings, I might order it up to try it. If it is way off I could always return it... MM454

10-18-2004, 11:29 AM	#4
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: Savage Model 23c 32-20 I dont have one of those bases handy or I'd measure it for you. You might contact Weaver and get the c-t-c... __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

10-17-2004, 07:23 PM	#2
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: Savage Model 23c 32-20 Well, there is no telling when it was drilled. Best bet is to take the gun to a shop and check the Weaver side bases. Might have to do some creative shimming to fit. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.