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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Acraglass 219 stock head
« Last post by garthgus on November 18, 2025, 02:22:59 PM »Thanks, I'll also check with Brownells or Midway USA.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Acraglass 219 stock head
« Last post by Garnett on November 18, 2025, 07:59:43 AM »It has been many years since I “glassed” a stock. As well as I remember, I purchased a brand called “Accura-Glass and followed the directions. I would recommend stripping all parts from inside the action, and then put a very thin coat on the inside surfaces that touch the action, and then a little more inside the flat surfaces that do not touch the action. The most import thing to remember is to completely cover all the metal surfaces where the wood touches with the release agent. I am sorry I can’t be more specific, but it has been a really long time. The last 219/220 stock cracks that I repaired were minor and I used an epoxy based liquid glue from Hobby Lobby. It is as thin as water. I don’t have access to my bottle now so I can’t tell you the name. Be careful not to breathe it when applying as it emits a very strong fume. I put it in the crack(s) and clamp them back together. After that dries I saturate the flat insides of the stock. It soaks into the wood and dries very hard. I hope this helps some. Maybe someone else with more experience can help. That is one major fault to the design of the stock as I have seen .22 Hornet stocks cracked.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Acraglass 219 stock head
« Last post by garthgus on November 18, 2025, 07:20:33 AM »Garnett, somewhere, maybe in your book, you advised using acraglass or a similar product on a 219 stock head to prevent splitting. I can’t seem to find a YouTube video that shows this procedure and tips. Do you know of one or can walk me thru it? Thanks!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Estimated year of mfr for M219?
« Last post by garthgus on November 16, 2025, 08:25:31 PM »Yep, my shotgun accuracy with clays is still fair, but rifle accuracy with open sights is in the toilet. Just for kicks I also brought along my New England Firearms single shot 22" barrel Handi Rifle in .22 Hornet to the range for comparison. The Handi-Rifle has a big advantage with a Williams peep and a firesight front sight setup. What a huge difference being able to see that bright front bead makes!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Estimated year of mfr for M219?
« Last post by Garnett on November 16, 2025, 07:40:06 AM »I agree, I personally do not like to drill & tap an original firearm. Your group is much better than I could do. At 87, I wear bi-focals. I can either see the sights or the target, but not both. :-). I can still hit a clay bird with my pre-war Browning Superposed. Thanks for sending the target!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Estimated year of mfr for M219?
« Last post by garthgus on November 13, 2025, 05:19:21 PM »Best I could manage with these 70 yr old eyes at 40' and open sights 
. Very sad. But the rifle shoots where it's aimed.
I could really improve my accuracy with a peep sight but this 219 Hornet is in great condition, all original and I hesitate to drill holes in the barrel. Ok, so woodchucks are out of the question but a close up shot at wiley coyote is another story. Cheers!
. Very sad. But the rifle shoots where it's aimed. I could really improve my accuracy with a peep sight but this 219 Hornet is in great condition, all original and I hesitate to drill holes in the barrel. Ok, so woodchucks are out of the question but a close up shot at wiley coyote is another story. Cheers!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Estimated year of mfr for M219?
« Last post by Garnett on November 03, 2025, 08:17:07 PM »I have never seen the “Mercedes” mark that you pictured. I believe it to be an inspector’s personal mark. Years ago when I was researching for my book, I had asked Mr. Callahan, a retired Savage employee, who had all the R&D records, if he would interpret a list of marks that I had recorded. He just said they were inspector’s marks and would not help me on that subject. I agree with you that it is a 2nd Model Utica. For those who have not read my book, these two designations of 1st and 2nd Model Utica are in no way factory designations. I made them to easily distinguish between the two models rather than saying “the gun has a steel, gracefully curved and tapered to the rear trigger guard with a slim trigger”, or “the gun has a slim trigger with a black painted alloy trigger guard”. As to dating, these early models had no dating symbols or dates stamped on them. One source said the alloy guard did not appear until 1940, but I saw a picture of a 2nd Model Utica that the owner said his father purchased in 1939. Mr. Callahan said there was an early dating system, but it only lasted a few months. I mention it in my very early books, but later deleted it because it was unreliable. I would say it is safe to say your gun is Pre-War, or made in the early years of the war. I hope this helps some. Let us know how it shoots please! Best wishes, Garnett
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Estimated year of mfr for M219?
« Last post by garthgus on November 03, 2025, 04:56:41 PM »Hello Garnett, your 2024 book on the M219 & M220 is an excellent resource, very informative. I'd like to ask you and your audience for opinions pinning down the estimated year of manufacture for my -219- in .22 Hornet. It appears to be either a "First Model" or "Second Model" Utica gun, all the numbers match, the rifle is unmolested and appears to be all original.
What it Has What it Doesn't Have
-219- bottom right side of action. "3" in circle upper right side of action
Flanged barrel
Utica stamp
Slim Trigger
Alloy Trigger Guard
Blued receiver and trigger guard
And it has a stamp with 3 equally spaced lines radiating out from the outside of the circle The stamp is on the lower left side of the action. The image is hard to see in the photo but imagine the Mercedes logo except the lines are on the outside of the circle, not the inside.
I going to take it out to the indoor range next week to see how she shoots. Thanks for your comments. Cheers!
What it Has What it Doesn't Have
-219- bottom right side of action. "3" in circle upper right side of action
Flanged barrel
Utica stamp
Slim Trigger
Alloy Trigger Guard
Blued receiver and trigger guard
And it has a stamp with 3 equally spaced lines radiating out from the outside of the circle The stamp is on the lower left side of the action. The image is hard to see in the photo but imagine the Mercedes logo except the lines are on the outside of the circle, not the inside.
I going to take it out to the indoor range next week to see how she shoots. Thanks for your comments. Cheers!
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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / Re: Savage M223 30/30 & 20 gauge utility combo (219/220)
« Last post by Garnett on November 03, 2025, 12:07:07 PM »One of these sets, very rare, is on Gun Broker now. November 3, 2025
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Savage 220 Single Shot Hammerless Shotguns / Re: Savage .22 shot
« Last post by ryanking6150 on October 30, 2025, 08:14:00 PM »I'll take a look on gb thanks for info!!