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Anyone have one of these or know anything about them? I got to stop by a gunstore the other day that I've heard great things about, but never got to visit. Anyway, on the used rack I pump rifle that just kind of peaked my curiosity. I picked it up and it was a Savage model 170 pump rifle in 30-30. I had no idea Savage even made a pump rifle, much less one in 30-30. The more I played with it the more I wanted it. It wasn't in the best shape. Not horrible, but you could tell it had been well hunted with as the wood was pretty scratched up and showed signs of wear. It had a scope mounted on it, but I can't remember what kind. They wanted $300. I thought seriously about it, but decided that I didn't need it and I didn't really want to pay that much especially for the condition of the wood. However, it was interesting to say the least as I'd never known Savage made a pump 30-30, but it seemed like an awesome combination.

I will have to keep my eyes open because if I ever find one of these in excellent condition I may have to buy it.

So, are these decent guns? What are they usually worth in both excellent shape and with the wood pretty worn on them? Does anyone know when these were made? Were they very common?

They are rare birds. JB wrote an article about them a while back in Rifle magazine.
The condition and the holes for the scope hurt it as a collector.
No idea what they are worth, maybe others do.

Another modern American pump gun, manufactured from 1970 until 1981, was the Savage Model 170. This was a more economical and less sophisticated rifle than the Browning and Remington pumps. The Model 170's streamlined receiver and the shape of its forearm reminded me of a small gauge pump action shotgun. It featured a blued carbon steel barrel and receiver and an un-checkered walnut stock. It used a tubular magazine under its 22" barrel, again much like a modern pump shotgun. Calibers were .30-30 Win. and .35 Rem. There was also a carbine version with an 18.5" barrel (Model 170C) in .30-30 only.

The above is from Chuck Hawk.

Some have complained that the 30-30 version does not cyce well. Don't here the same about the 35 remingtion version. Price for the condition you describe is close to fair.

I've owned a couple of them over the years... Every time I get one, someone offers me more $ than I think it's worth....

Not real crazy about the tubular mag, but still always wanted one in .35 Rem...

Also, I discovered with my 1st one that the scope mount is the same as a Remington M-760... (Weaver #62 base...)

GH

I used to sight in my friend's 170 30-30when we were teens. I remember the trigger being a real bear but it was fine otherwise.