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219 .30-40 listed on Gunbroker
LHS905:
https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/981391069
The Blue Book of Gun Values doesn't list 30-40 as a caliber. The caliber stamp on the barrel appears a little off. Must have been re-chambered.
Interesting nonetheless.
LHS
Garnett:
When I was researching for my book on the 219/220's, I was advised by Mr. Callahan, the Savage Historian, who had al the R&D records, that 2 were re-chambered for .30-40 Krag and reproofed. It was decided not to produce and sell that caliber. I have seen a few other .30-30 Model 219's re-chambered to .30-40. Did you notice that surprisingly to me, there are no cracks in the stock from the added recoil. I have a .22 Hornet barrel that is re-chambered to .219 Zipper.
LHS905:
My first impression was that the .30-40 would be pretty hot for the frame size of the 219.
LHS
Garnett:
Mr. Callahan, also said according to R&D records, they made two in .45-70. He did not know if a shotgun barrel was sleeved or a completely new .45 caliber barrel made for these two guns.
LHS905:
Yikes! I don't think I'd want to shoot that configuration.
My .45-70 weighs right at 10.5 pounds. The others I've shot that were lighter were not pleasant.
LHS
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