Here's another dating question from a new member...
I recently inherited a 1899 Savage 300 which was my grandad's
serial number 2517** matching number on deep schnoble front end - slide latch type 24" barrel, screws off like a take down model integral front sight, rear is what i believe is called a rocky mountain sight -a kind of flat blade that rides over different height peaks trigger slide safety rotary magazine and counter
the upper tang measures at 3" long, has two small screws and a cocking indicator -no drilling anywhere for scopes etc
utica 1909 stamped on barrel, patent sept 4/06
there is a small K stamped in front of the lever pivot screw, but i understand this is a manufacturer's mark, not the later date series code. no circle etc around it.
one dating site puts this at a 1923 model 1899 - is this correct? and other info that can be shared about this?
I'd like to replaced the poorly carved rear stock my grandad made to replace the cracked original - but not sure what style would be most appropriate. measurements for series 3 models appear to be the same, but if this is older, why would that be the case?
