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Hi! My Name is... / Re: Hello Everyone
« Last post by Garnett on January 11, 2025, 11:45:29 AM »
Brad, thanks for sharing with us!  I suggest trying to find a 20 gauge forearm complete with the same attaching metal as in yours.  If that doesn’t work, then search for the two items separately.  Good luck on your restoration.
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Hi! My Name is... / Hello Everyone
« Last post by Brad on January 10, 2025, 03:32:33 PM »
Hey! I’m Brad. New to these pages haha. Thought I’d drop a few pictures of what brought me around! I recently acquired my Grandad’s Savage Model 220 20 Gauge from my mom. He bought it brand new in 1958 or 59 after returning from Navy service. (Not sure the exact year at the moment, would have to do some digging for his discharge papers to be 100% sure of year). I remember watching him shoot dove with this shotgun when I was barely old enough to hold a shotgun myself haha. My ultimate goal is to get it shootable again with its original parts for one hunt a year, but there is damage inside the forearm that may prevent “original” parts being used. Anyway, here are some pictures for you fellow gun enthusiasts to enjoy!



















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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 220 and 219 hornets
« Last post by Garnett on December 27, 2024, 07:10:35 PM »
Thanks for sharing with us!  Please send pictures!  Yes, some of the actions are hard to open and some of the trigger pulls are terrible.  My local gun smith has taken care of both problems for me in the past.  A. Lot of people don’t know what these guns are, but I feel they are an American classic firearm!  The .410’s are hard to find, and the 28’s are vert scarce, You are fortunate!  Happy New Year!!!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / 220 and 219 hornets
« Last post by shotgunred on December 23, 2024, 09:11:24 AM »
Have wanted a Hornet to go with my shotguns (28s and 410) and found 2 locally. A 220A marked maybe a K convert and 219 definitely a K hornet with scope. The 219 has had some shmoozing it it easy and smooth to open. Ill get some pics. Looking forward to fire forming some cases next year and working up a good load. Merry Christmas!!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Differences between the Savage 219 and Savage 24 frames
« Last post by Garnett on November 27, 2024, 02:50:49 PM »
I can’t be helpful with your questions.  I only have one Model 24 and the only experience I have had with it, was to verify that the very rare 9 mm Rim Fire Shot cartridge barrel would fit on the action.  It was a perfect fit.  These barrels were later rifled and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge.  At the time I was fitting the barrel to the M24, I did not think to see if the newly chambered .357 round would fire in the M24.  Most likely not, since it was originally chambered for the R.F. Round.

Yes, the receivers were cast as you can tell when looking at the internal parts of the action.  Also, the barrel lugs were cast as part of the barrel.  I show a picture of an unfinished casting in my book. 

Hopefully someone else can help with your questions.  Best wishes,. Garnett
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Differences between the Savage 219 and Savage 24 frames
« Last post by The Ry Guy on November 27, 2024, 02:32:15 PM »
Out of curiosity more than anything, did Savage use the same material (looks to be cast on my 219 in 30-30) and similar design (hinge pin diameter, barrel locking lug etc.) for making the receivers for both the 219 and Model 24?They look similar to me in pictures, but I've never held a Model 24 to compare to my 219.

Curious because I see that the 24 could be had in .223 and that's a fairly high pressure round, you'd think it'd be hard on a cast frame such as these single shots are.

Thoughts anyone?
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General Discussion / Re: Savage Arms Records Now At Buffalo Bill Museum
« Last post by Garnett on October 30, 2024, 03:06:49 PM »
As of today, October 30, I have received no reply from them.  I am disappointed in this company for not responding.  My daddy always taught me to answer all mail, and return all phone calls.  If he were alive today, I am sure he would add “emails” to the list.
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General Discussion / Re: Savage Arms Records Now At Buffalo Bill Museum
« Last post by Ryder on October 23, 2024, 11:52:52 PM »
Hope that they can come up with something.
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General Discussion / Re: Savage Arms Records Now At Buffalo Bill Museum
« Last post by Garnett on October 11, 2024, 09:19:05 AM »
Today, I sent this email to them.  Cross your fingers and hope they have found this information.

Do you have historical records for the following Savage/Stevens firearms?  They were made from 1919 to the late 1960's.

Savage Model 219 Single Shot Rifle, Savage 220 Single Shot Shotgun, Savage 101 Single Shot Pistol, and the Stevens No. 10 Single Shot Pistol.

I have written books on these 4 firearms, and I would like to advise my readers in future printings, if this information is available.  My web site is savagesingleshots.com

Thank you for your help!  Best Wishes, Garnett Stancil, Valley Grande, AL
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General Discussion / Re: Savage Arms Records Now At Buffalo Bill Museum
« Last post by Southern WI Savage on October 11, 2024, 08:52:04 AM »
The Savage records were brand new to The Center of the West at that time.
They have since improved their understanding of what they have.

I doubt records exist at all for Savage 101, but worth a try. Jessica/Center of the West may simply let you know whether or not records exist without charge.

https://centerofthewest.org/explore/firearms/firearms-records/savage/
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