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Savage 220 Single Shot Hammerless Shotguns / Re: 4-tenner and two actions
« Last post by Garnett on August 17, 2026, 08:50:00 AM »
Great find!  Have you seen the Utility gun on Gun Broker with the original box?  That is the only box I have ever seen.
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Savage 220 Single Shot Hammerless Shotguns / 4-tenner and two actions
« Last post by Cleetus on August 16, 2026, 06:02:04 PM »
I made a deal today for a 16 gauge to .410 savage 4-tenner in box, a 220 action and a 220a action with interact strikers for 120$ Canadian shipped.

Lucky me.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Lyman 53 peepsight mounting instructions
« Last post by garthgus on August 10, 2026, 04:31:22 PM »
I’ll do that. The smith’s wait time is about 12 weeks.
 :(
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Lyman 53 peepsight mounting instructions
« Last post by Garnett on August 10, 2026, 10:38:27 AM »
You are most welcome!  How about a picture of the completed project?  Best wishes.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Lyman 53 peepsight mounting instructions
« Last post by garthgus on August 10, 2026, 10:32:05 AM »
Garnett, thank you for these very detailed steps. Very helpful. And I do have a copy of your book. I didn’t think to look in there for instructions. All the best to you, Garth
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Lyman 53 peepsight mounting instructions
« Last post by Garnett on August 10, 2026, 08:53:34 AM »
If you have a copy of my book, a set of installation instructions are listed in the chapter on sights.  While they are for installing the Model 53 on a 220 shotgun, I would think they would also apply for a 219 rifle. I am away from home and cannot copy and paste them.  They are:
Besure the screws do not interfere with the functioning of the gun.  Try to mount the sight where there is sufficient metal to support the screws.  It is important to get the sight as low as possible and as far back on the action as it will go.  Make sure the sight does not tip forward or backward.  When you have the base at the best location on the action, fasten it with a parallel clamp, placing a piece of heavy paper or cardboard over the outside of the base to protect the finish.  Leave all screw holes exposed.  Check for alignment.  Spot the holes, just breaking the outside surface of the receiver to make a twisting point for the tap drill.  A 1/8 or No. 30 drill will be necessary.  Then drill with the tap drill (No. 38) and tap with a 1/8 x 40 or 5-40 tap.  Put in the screw after again checking the alignment.  Proceed with the second hole in a like manner.  Finally, take the sight, remove the burrs, and clean the receiver and sight and replace.  Make sure the screws are tight.  I hope this will help.  Best wishes, Garnett
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Lyman 53 peepsight mounting instructions
« Last post by garthgus on August 10, 2026, 07:15:35 AM »
Here is the description for the Lyman 53 peep and the guns it was designed for. Still looking for the instruction sheet.

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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Lyman 53 peepsight mounting instructions
« Last post by garthgus on August 09, 2026, 08:31:35 AM »
I found a Lyman model 53 D peep sight on EBay that was advertised to fit the Savage 219. The sight is in good shape but I’m missing the installation instructions and mounting screws. I contacted Lyman and was told the Model 53 was discontinued in the late 50s and there are no records available. Lyman did say the mounting screws were probably 6x48.

As the 219 was never drilled & tapped for a peepsight I would like to have a copy of  the mounting instructions before I approach a gunsmith. Would anybody have a saved copy of the instructions they could share? Thanks for your help.


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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / The Fiala Single Shot Pistol New Book For Sale
« Last post by Garnett on July 21, 2026, 05:04:20 PM »
This is my newest book about the little known Fiala Single Shot .22 Rim Fire pistol.  At a glance it appears to be a semiautomatic, typical of the era.  It is not.  It is a single shot, 10 round detachable magazine feed, pistol.  When fired, the slide must manually be pulled to the rear to extract the fired empty shell.  Then pushing forward on the slide puts a new round in the chamber and cocks the action.  They came with various rifled and smooth bore barrels and were fitted with shoulder stocks.  There is not much information known about these guns.  I purchased 5 of them to do research for this book.  They were made from 1920 until selling out to High Standard in 1925.  The price is $45 including shipping via USPS Media Rate.  Signed if requested.  I will accept personal checks, USPS and Walmart money orders.  If interested, please contact me at    garnettstancil@hotmail.com.  Please click on pictures to enlarge.  Thank you for looking.














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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / Savage Mechanical Choke For Sale
« Last post by Garnett on July 21, 2026, 02:19:39 PM »
Mechanical chokes on the Savage 220 single shot shotgun are hard to find.  Savage made a special barrel for the guns with factory installed chokes, installed a Savage recoil pad, and most I have found had a game scene engraved on the bottom of the action.  The majority of the mechanical chokes I have found on the model 220 are by Poly Choke.  This choke is as new and is marked Savage Adjustable Choke.  I don't think it has ever been on a gun.  It is not marked, but I believe it to be 12 gauge.  The price is $70 including shipping.  I will accept personal checks, USPS, and Walmart money orders.  If interested, contact me at   garnettstancil@hotmail.com   Click on the pictures to enlarge.  Thank you for looking!
















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