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I broke down and bought a Winchester 1894 SRC last weekend. Over the years I think I have seen about twice as many 38-55 SRC in Winchester 1894 when compared to Savage 1899. Any thoughts on relative production numbers of these two uncommon calibers in SRC. BillR
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There were almost 300,000 1894's produced before Savage chambered the 38-55. By WWI when Savage dropped the .38-55 there were more than four times as many 1894's produced. Based on those numbers I would think there should be a lot more 1894's in .38-55, .32-40 and .25-35 (hard to find in either Win or Sav)...but a lot fewer in .303 Savage.
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I recall running into only about half a dozen 38-55 1894 Winchester SRCs and around the same number of 1899 38-55 SRCs (over the last 30 years) so neither would be considered common in Canada. Not certain why anyone would order a 38-55 in a 20 inch barrel. BillR
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but a lot fewer in .303 Savage. [/quote] Did anyone other than Savage EVER chamber ANYTHING in .303 Savage? Thanks, Doug
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I don't remember any other US manufacture chambering it as a standard.
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Dang. Thought I was coming in to see some shot-up targets. Howdy Bill R. Rickster! Doug, Florida is safer for a visit than NY. Hope your all well.
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