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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219C safe to shoot?
« Last post by Garnett on June 28, 2025, 12:17:53 PM »
I have not seen a gap like this on any of the M219/220’s that I have examined.  I purchased 44 different guns of these two models when researching for my book.  I feel certain it never left the factory like this.  I believe someone has put a different barrel on this action after it left the factory.  Check the assembly numbers on the top left inside rail of the frame to see if they match the assembly numbers under the barrel.  If they don’t match, then the barrel did not come with this action.  I wonder if the seller showed a picture of this gap when it was on GB?  Maybe someone else on the forum has an opinion as to safety. 
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / 219C safe to shoot?
« Last post by garthgus on June 27, 2025, 10:41:27 AM »
Greetings, I bought a 219C on gunbroker and upon inspection, with the action closed and the gun held up to light I can see daylight between the standing breech and the rear of the barrel. The gap is wide enough to pass 2 sheets of copy paper (0.08") completely through this gap (even with a round in the chamber).

I've never seen this on any of my break open shotguns. Is this something you've seen on 219s and is the rifle safe to shoot? Thanks for your comments,
Garth


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Other Savage, Stevens, & Fox Firearms / Stevens No. 10 single shot pistol
« Last post by Garnett on June 21, 2025, 11:01:03 PM »
A reader of my book called early this week to share with me his newly acquired No. 10 pistol.  It has a brown frame, blue barrel shroud, nickel trigger, and possibly a nickel locking attachment, with wood grips.  There is mention of a special order model with a brown receiver, blue barrel and shroud, nickel trigger and locking attachment, with aluminum grips. Could this be one of them?  Pictures of it will be in the next printing of my book.
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Other Savage, Stevens, & Fox Firearms / Savage 101 single shot pistol
« Last post by Garnett on June 21, 2025, 10:54:45 PM »
Serial number 13 has just been purchased by a friend.  The overall finish appears to be darker than later models.  A really nice looking pistol.  Previously, serial number 30 was the lowest known.
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Savage 220 Single Shot Hammerless Shotguns / Re: 16 ga. From Gun Broker
« Last post by OhioMike on June 20, 2025, 12:36:16 AM »
Nice gun I'd have grabbed it too.
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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / Re: J. Stevens No. 10 parts needed .22 single shot pistol New Post 5-7-22
« Last post by Garnett on April 20, 2025, 06:45:56 PM »
Because I had no good luck in finding an original front sight unless I purchased a complete pistol, I purchased an early “Peep” front sight and installed it. 
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General Discussion / Re: Iver Johnson Champion - Military Shotgun
« Last post by Garnett on March 23, 2025, 06:31:29 PM »
Kevin, Thanks for posting.  You are most welcome!  I hope someone can help with more information.  The “US” and “ordnance” bomb is very similar to the markings on the two Model 220 Savages that I feature in my book.  The walnut in the stock of your gun is a particularly good quality. Also, the design of the stock denotes quality.  I look forward to other readers responses.
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General Discussion / Iver Johnson Champion - Military Shotgun
« Last post by kslidea69 on March 23, 2025, 04:27:44 PM »
Hi,

My Name is Kevin, a new member of the Savage forum. 

I have been corresponding with Garnett Stancil regarding a Savage military marked Model 220 shotgun that I have.

During this great corresponding back and forth, I was also inquiring with Garnett regarding a beautiful original Iver Johnson & Cycle Works single shot champion with military markings that I have as well, looking for information.  Everyone I have spoken to, most have never heard of it, but some have, but never seen one.

Garnett gave me his permission to put out an ask to this forum to see if anyone knows anything about this shotgun.  I have included some pictures.

I would greatly appreciate anyone's input or information regarding what I believe is WWII, on this shotgun.

Thank you very much Garnett for allowing me to post this and thank you everyone on the forum for taking a look.

Kind Regards,
Kevin













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Hi! My Name is... / Re: Hello from Ohio
« Last post by Garnett on March 16, 2025, 01:31:39 PM »
Mike, thanks for this information.  It is interesting.
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Hi! My Name is... / Re: Hello from Ohio
« Last post by MikeLeong on March 16, 2025, 10:53:16 AM »
I have shot slugs in my shotguns, and found the following advice on full chokes;
Slugs and full choke on old guns
IFish Fishing Forum
https://www.ifish.net › ... › Ifish Hunting
Sep 25, 2020 — Take one of the slug shells, Cut the slug out of it. Drop it down the barrel. If it slides right on down. You are perfectly safe shooting them.

That makes sense to me, if indeed the 220's are full choke models. I see shotguns as being mainly used for bird hunting, and I have only bought slugs for mine in case I need to shoot a bear on our acreage that will not go away, without worrying about something like a rifle round that can travel hundreds of yards to nearby roads or our neighbours place. I also carry a folding shotgun in a small backpack when we go berry picking now, and a slug in my shirt pocket. I never had a bear go after us in the berry patches, but they can be unpredictable. Would I have time to get the shotgun out and load it if a bear came after us? Maybe not, but I do feel like more relaxed knowing I could try and shoot an angry bear, before becoming the subject of one of those Far Side cartoons about hunters!

By the way, slugs do have more recoil. I noticed it when shooting grouse with my 20 gauge and loading in a slug by mistake instead of the #6 birdshot I normally use. Target loads usually also have less recoil than game loads.
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