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While I am not much of a savage collector, I did run across a very unique rifle that I could not resist. A coworkers father passed and she gave me the opportunity to purchase some of his firearms. I was able to get from her a Stevens 325-C bolt action 30-30. While that may not be collectable, as soon as I saw how compact it is and how its a BOLT 30-30 I knew I had to have it. Not to mention it was in pristine condition. Looks unfired. Should be very fun to mess around with. Anybody know what the value on these are?
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Looking at gunbroker sales, $300 to $400 plus shipping/FFL/taxes. A really nice one might go for a bit more, but they were utility guns and aren't highly collectible.
BUT.. they often shoot far better than a utility gun should. I've got a couple in different cartridges, you'll like it.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Looking at gunbroker sales, $300 to $400 plus shipping/FFL/taxes. A really nice one might go for a bit more, but they were utility guns and aren't highly collectible.
BUT.. they often shoot far better than a utility gun should. I've got a couple in different cartridges, you'll like it. I have seen that they are pretty good shooters. I figured it wasnt a collector, but its certainly a neat gun.
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I had a 340C 30-30 and fortunately for me it was drilled and tapped for a scope. It was a very good cast bullet shooter, good with jackets too. My grandson has it now but I have a eye out for its replacement. All you ever wanted to know and more........ https://www.leeroysramblings.com/Gun%20Articles/stevens_325_savage_340_bolt_act.html
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Personally, I have no interest in these rifles, but it seems to me that the link Mac provided would be a good candidate for a Sticky.
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We have a Savage 340 in 222rem. For a no frills rifle, it shoots well. It’s popular at the range. The kids love it.
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Was my father's only rifle for years the Steven's 30-30 iron sights, he was about 55,Shot a big spike, had to track it close to a 1/4 mile, had hit in the liver, but we found it. He went and bought a 742 06, with a scope and never used it again. I got to shoot it, and hunted one trip with it. It was stolen in a home break in, never recovered. Almost bought a Savage 30-30 back in December, but being a Lefty, I past, nice rifles!
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Stay tuned because I am in the works of doing some customization to mine. I may be putting lipstick on a pig, but shes my pig!
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I've had two, a .30-30 and a .222. Could never get either to group tighter than 1 1/2"-2". The only reason I tried to make them shoot was because they were my Dad's, but they went to new homes nonetheless.
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