Hello folks. I'm new to the forum. I joined as I noticed many Savage owners on it. I have my great grandfathers Savage 1899 in the orginial box with 410 barrel along with a 300 savage barrel. I'm looking for a replacement S1 rear sight as mine has had the screws soldered or welded. I keep the gun in Canada where I hunt for deer in northern ontario. 99trix do you still have one?
Photo of what the sight looks like at the moment Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I wonder if the knobs may be missing which is why it is soldered?
Sounds like you have a cased set from your great grandfather. A family treasure.
You should be able to find a period tang sight without too much trouble. Lyman also makes period correct tang sights. None of them are cheap. Be prepared to open your wallet.
Good luck
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Hello missedbycracky Thanks for feedback regarding apertures. I've got a couple of those so I think i will be ok once i source the rest of it. if it doesn't work as I think i will let you know. All the best for the new year regards
I'm fresh out, sold an S1 last month and a Lyman #18 three days ago.
I was thinking of sending the one you have to Mike Maraccini to have it fixed and maybe some new parts added to it but if you found one for sale it would be a whole lot easier than having one sent away for repair.
Hello Mad Dog. thanks for feedback much appreciated Sorry to hear all out of sights. It sounds like I might have a couple to select from so no need for repair route. Will let you know if that plan doesn't work out
I see your in Ontario. I'm from Sudbury and that is where I get back to heaps for fishing and hunting.
Hello savage collectors Thanks for the great responses to my request for an S1 rear sight I have had heaps of suggestions and options provided in a short time frame I'm impressed with the level of support and kindness from so many in the forum I've been successful and have an S1 sight on its way to me so the search is over Thanks again All the best for 2023 regards fred
Mad dog, are you on Cockburn or St Joseph to the west or are you to the east. Small world Yes deer hunting on Manitoulin. My family is from the Soo and Sudbury
sfi-consulting.com if that helps