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219 .30-40 listed on Gunbroker

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LHS905:
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

Garnett:
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.

LHS905:
My first impression was that the .30-40 would be pretty hot for the frame size of the 219.

LHS

Garnett:
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.

LHS905:
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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