Savage .22 shot

[ryanking6150]

Just picked up this savage 220 .22 shot at a local gun shop

[Garnett]

A beautiful and very rare gun!  Thanks for posting!  Does it have “US” markings on it?

[ryanking6150]

None that i see just a small 20 with a small circle on the receiver.

[Garnett]

That is an inspector’s mark.  The reason I asked about a “US” mark is that the most common story about these guns is that the Army Air Corps bought them to shoot birds inside aircrat hangers.

[ryanking6150]

Thats Interesting I didn't know that. Was it stamped on the receiver or the barrel? I have been looking for a 220 .410 and seen this thought that's what it was until the owner of store said it's 22 shot either way couldn't pass it up for the price!!

[Garnett]

There is one US marked 220 on Gun Broker now.  It is stamped “US Property” on the stock and has a rack number stamped on the frame.  I have had two”US” marked. 220’s, both stamped into the frame.  I have seen one other marked like them.  My son has a double barrel that is marked “US Property” on the stock, the same as the GB listing.  No matter the lack of US, your gun is rare.  GB also has a .410 now.

[ryanking6150]

I'll take a look on gb thanks for info!!