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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219 .30-40 listed on Gunbroker
« Last post by LHS905 on April 13, 2023, 10:47:21 PM »
Yikes!  I don't think I'd want to shoot that configuration.

My .45-70 weighs right at 10.5 pounds.  The others I've shot that were lighter were not pleasant.

LHS
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219 .30-40 listed on Gunbroker
« Last post by Garnett on April 13, 2023, 05:03:52 PM »
Mr. Callahan, also said according to R&D records, they made two in .45-70.  He did not know if a shotgun barrel was sleeved or a completely new .45 caliber barrel made for these two guns.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219 .30-40 listed on Gunbroker
« Last post by LHS905 on April 13, 2023, 04:59:48 PM »
My first impression was that the .30-40 would be pretty hot for the frame size of the 219.

LHS
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: 219 .30-40 listed on Gunbroker
« Last post by Garnett on April 13, 2023, 11:32:48 AM »
When I was researching for my book on the 219/220's, I was advised by Mr. Callahan, the Savage Historian, who had al the R&D records, that 2 were re-chambered for .30-40 Krag and reproofed.  It was decided not to produce and sell that caliber.  I have seen a few other .30-30 Model 219's re-chambered to .30-40.  Did you notice that surprisingly to me, there are no cracks in the stock from the added recoil.  I have a .22 Hornet barrel that is re-chambered to .219 Zipper.
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / 219 .30-40 listed on Gunbroker
« Last post by LHS905 on April 13, 2023, 10:51:10 AM »
https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/981391069

The Blue Book of Gun Values doesn't list 30-40 as a caliber.  The caliber stamp on the barrel appears a little off.  Must have been re-chambered.

Interesting nonetheless.

LHS
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Hi! My Name is... / Re: hello from across the pond
« Last post by Garnett on April 01, 2023, 07:56:16 PM »
Thanks for sharing with us.  I have only seen one other straight stocked Model 220/219.  A very nice looking gun.
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Hi! My Name is... / hello from across the pond
« Last post by Vinch1991 on April 01, 2023, 05:26:08 PM »
hello all, I have come into ownership of a model 220, Garnett has been extremely helpful already in helping me identify a few things on the piece, so i would like to share with you all my bargain find











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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Early 219 bluing color
« Last post by TXTROUT66 on March 16, 2023, 05:54:06 PM »
Thanks Garnett,

This one is a Utica made, so then blued. I'll move toward a rust bluing or consider using Durablue that does a great job of covering older guns.  Depends on how well I can get out the pitting.

Thanks again,

Robert
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Savage 219 Single Shot Rifles / Re: Early 219 bluing color
« Last post by Garnett on March 16, 2023, 04:48:40 PM »
Robert, the gun I picture is a Second Model Utica, made before WWII.  Once production was moved to Chicopee in 19046/47,  the color case hardened receivers started.  If your gun is like mine pictured, it would have originally been blued.  I hope this helps.
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Buy, Sell, Wanted, and Trade... / Re: WTB 30/30 barrel
« Last post by TXTROUT66 on March 16, 2023, 01:55:55 PM »
Thank you for the lead.
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