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I have a complete Savage 1920 action in my parts bin. It is complete less the barrel and the stock. I had planned to build a nice lightweight hunting rifle, but honestly it's so far down my list, I likely won't ever get to it. Do you savage experts have any clue what it might be worth?
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I have a complete Savage 1920 action in my parts bin. It is complete less the barrel and the stock. I had planned to build a nice lightweight hunting rifle, but honestly it's so far down my list, I likely won't ever get to it. Do you savage experts have any clue what it might be worth? how clean and condition of the action?? norm
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Very clean and unmolested. No extra holes, no rust issues.
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I am interested in buying it. PM sent.
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$4000, minimum.
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4K on a bad day! On a good day the sky's the limit.
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Well, damn if only it really were worth 4K. I can't find any online auctions to compare which is why I asked your honest opinions.
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I will take photos and get serial numbers in the morning.
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Since there isn't a barrel attached to the action, what difference does it make? The 1920s were only chambered for 2 cartridges, the 250-3000 and 300 Savage. Based on the SN, I think that it was probably a 250-3000 when it left Utica.
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I agree, and .250-3000 was likely what I was going to build it up as. I found one company online that puts out a semi-inlet stock for it, although I don't know if it's a trustworthy company. Beyond that, I believe the threads are the same dimension and pitch as the old square thread 99's. So no issue barreling it up. It's a good project, but it's so far down on my project list and I'd like to finish some of the other projects higher up.
I have had some pm's offering to buy it, but I'd like to hear some opinions on value before considering offers.
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It's customary for a seller to put a price on an item intended to be sold on this site, surprised that no one has brought this to your attention yet....
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I did not offer it up for sale Jack. I asked if the savage collectors who frequent this page could help me place a value on it. The offers to buy it have come unsolicited. Not unwelcome, but unsolicited.
I feel a bit like the unpopular kid who just tried to sit at the cool table in the lunch room...
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Yes, the barrel tenon/shank specs are the same square threads as the pre-million SN 99s.
I'm not interested in buying your 1920 action, but would opine that it is worth no more than $300, since the cost of putting a complete rifle together would likely be another $300 to $500.
The internet can be tough, no place for the sensitive or faint of heart.
Good luck with your project.
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Thanks for the actual opinion. It is very much appreciated.
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I feel a bit like the unpopular kid who just tried to sit at the cool table in the lunch room...
Whoa does that ring my bell!
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