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High everyone,
Just looking for some information. What information is provided in a factory letter? How far back do they go, 1899 or further? Thanks.
Dave
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Mad Dog,
Thanks for your answer. As I remember from another post the cost was $20? A very worth while endeavor. Did you ever locate the Babcock Hardware it was shipped to? Thanks again.
Dave
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I found a trail but it didn't go far, still working on it.
Thats right $20.
Mr. John T Callahan
Savage Arms Historian
53 Old Quarry Rd
Westfield, MA
01085
Send serial number and details of what your looking for and allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
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mad dog,
I just got a factory letter on my 1895. s/n 673x, accepted at Savage on May 16, 1896. Shipped on Aug. 25, 1897. The original consignee was W.J. Donnelly, no address. I have started to work back thru previous owners, so far a blank wall. It is in the original configuration. Thanks for the information that started me on this trail.
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Good to here it Dave, p.m. coming! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Dave, Thanks for the dates <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Savage...never say "never".
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mad dog,
We didn't get the letter sent last night. I will be out of town for the next couple of days, upon return we will copy and send it to you. Sorry about the delay, but I will get it to you.
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Mad Dog
Just saw your post ref: factory letter. After reading some of the other
comments and being a proud owner on a 99 i thought,what a great way to get some history on mine. It would be interesting to see where it`s been over the years ....if that`s possible. Letter will be in the mail as soon as my wife gives me my allowance.
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R2D2, all the letter will tell you is where it was originally sent, not where it's been passed around. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> What model and caliber are you sending in for? Just curious! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Mad Dog I`ve got a M-99......250/3000. ser# 779XXX. GREAT GUN. Looks good. Feels good. Smells good and shoots great. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ....................................................................................... The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but the experience.
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Mad Dog In my haste i forgot to say it`s a 99F. SWEET! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Got it Dave, thanks, I guess I could have just asked you these questions in a p.m. but this was easier. The reason I asked is because I wanted to see if Marlin put out runs of 1895's in certain configurations but that was just blown to hell! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> I had data on a 6730 that is a 1/2 and 1/2, and I wanted to see what yours was with serial number 673X. It turns out it was a round barrel so Marlin didn't make these in runs of rounds, oct's, and 1/2's. Unless of course you were right on the line! Thanks for your help, MD. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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