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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: balky 219
« Last post by garthgus on August 15, 2025, 01:45:12 PM »
Thanks Garnett. This Utica 219 isn't a C so now I understand cocking is lever activated. That threw me off. I spent some time cleaning it this morning and it's cocking normally now. Maybe just congealed grease as it doesn't look like this gun has been fired in a long time and it was pretty filthy. I'd like to open the gun up and do a more thorough cleaning but without guidance I'm  hesitant to do that. Does your book offer any help in this area?

The lever being way right of center with the action closed still looks odd. I'm familiar with wear and tear on break action shotguns and as the parts wear down, the lever moves left of center, but not right of center. Picture attached.
Garth


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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: balky 219
« Last post by Garnett on August 15, 2025, 10:01:08 AM »
Garth, Almost all of the 44 219/220 Savages I purchased for research for my book are from hard to very hard to open.  This can be fixed by removing a very small amount of metal from the rear of the barrel lug.  I had my machinist/gunsmith do this for my daughter’s Hornet.  As to the lever position, there was no set angle on any of them.  Now, as to not cocking.  I am surprised you have a Utica barrel on a “C” model, but if the numbers match, that is fine.  Starting with the “B” models, the lever has nothing to do with cocking the hammer.  There is a lever inside the bottom right of the action that is activated by a spring loaded stud in the right side rear of the barrel lug.  When the barrel is opened, these two parts contact and cock the hammer.  I would think one or both of these parts are worn and are not making good contact every time the barrel is opened.  I hope this will help some.  Best wishes, Garnett
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / balky 219
« Last post by garthgus on August 14, 2025, 05:29:00 PM »
Hey guys, I returned the 219C I got on gunbroker and another one turned up soon after and I won the auction. Please bear with me as I am more of a shotgun guy and I'm a novice when it comes  to the 219. This one is another 22 Hornet, in better shape cosmetically and it  carries a Utica stamp. Barrel and frame inspectors marks match. Although headspace on this rifle is tight I have a couple observations/concerns. Maybe these issues will sound familiar. 

1. Top lever is about 30 degrees right of center with action closed. And when the action is open the lever is maybe 5 degrees left of center.
2. Firing pin is visible when action is open and it retracts when the lever is pushed over.
3. Action is extremely tight and I really have to muscle it to close the action.
4. The big problem is the rifle doesn't cock consistently. It ejects dummy rounds just fine but the hammer drops maybe 50% of the time. Sometimes when I push the lever over a second time it will cock. Also I noticed that when I hear an audible click when I push the lever over it will cock.But it doesn't do that every time I open the action. I'm hoping that a good cleaning will solve this but as I said I'm a novice and I have 3 days to decide if I should keep it or send it back.
As always, thanks for your comments!
Garth
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: stock for 219
« Last post by Garnett on July 12, 2025, 03:32:44 PM »
The answer is “Maybe”.  Let me qualify my statement by saying, I have never had a M94 of any kind.  I have had all models of the 219/220 series.  There are the 1st & 2nd Models made at Utica.  Then the Models A, B, C, & D, made at two other locations.  There are several different forearm methods of attachment.  I found only two variations in the stocks, and both will fit either action, but later stocks will not fit earlier action as well.  You actually have to see the difference. But again, I have no idea if the 94 series will work.  Good luck on your hunt.  eBay has lots of parts for the 219/220’s.  Maybe some other readers will have more knowledge about the 94’s.


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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / stock for 219
« Last post by sghart3578 on July 12, 2025, 03:12:53 PM »
Hello neighbors,

I picked up a 219 in 30-30 for a decent price.  The firing pin is broken but I have a replacement coming soon.  I would also like to replace the butt stock.  Will a stock and fore end set from a 94C fit my 219?

Thanks in advance for you knowledge and help.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219C safe to shoot?
« Last post by Garnett on July 07, 2025, 07:28:56 AM »
Keep watching Gun Broker.  One will turn up.  Good luck on your hunt!
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219C safe to shoot?
« Last post by garthgus on July 07, 2025, 06:43:15 AM »
My error. I didn't intend to post a reply.
But I returned the gun to the seller last week and the search for a 219 Hornet goes on. Thanks for your help.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219C safe to shoot?
« Last post by Garnett on July 04, 2025, 05:40:34 PM »
There is nothing in your last post.  Can you repeat it?
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219C safe to shoot?
« Last post by garthgus on July 04, 2025, 08:28:55 AM »
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219C safe to shoot?
« Last post by Garnett on July 01, 2025, 08:17:55 PM »
I think returning it to the seller is the best solution.  Depending on an hourly rate, you could pay more for proper repairs that the value of the rifle.  Good luck in finding another one.
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