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I just purchased this 30/30 and took it out today to test fire. With a round in the chamber the trigger will not move, but when the chamber is empty it will dry fire no problem. Anyone have any ideas what the problem is?
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A real SWAG would be that the headspace is way too tight and the bolt isn't completely going into battery. Just a SWAG though. I've never seen that happen.
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Sure it's in 30/30?
Your title says 30 Sav, are you sure your not looking at the barrel address instead of the caliber?
Might be in 303 Savage.
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Clearly, something is binding the action. I don't recall all the details surrounding the 30 Sav marking but mad dog may be spot on with it being a .303 Sav. If so, the lever must be pretty hard to close on that .30-30 round. You are probably lucky it won't fire.
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Among other things, the neck on a .303 is longer than the 30-30. That would get in the way. Is the rifle well used? Sometimes I wonder if the fantastic condition you sometimes find old rifles in is on account of mechanical issues with the firearm - resulting in little use from past users. Beware, you may find out that museum shoots around corners - just kidding.
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The first 30-30 was offered in 1900 and were marked "SAV 30" on top of the barrel in front of the receiver. By 1901 the marking was changed to "30-30".
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Wow, didn't know that. That would make determining the chamber a little more problematic than reading the caliber stamp.
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Barrel address says cal 30 Stamped Sav 30 on top of barrel in front of receiver ring. SN is 19.700 Pretty sure that makes it a 30/30. I was pretty short on time when I tried it yesterday
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As I get looking at it this morning the safety seems a little loose so maybe that had slid ahead enough to prevent it from firing.As I stated I was a little rushed for time which was probably a mistake on my part.
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When you're not so rushed, see if you can't post some pictures of that little gem on here.
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Ok problem solved it was just that the safety is so loose that when you place your fingers in the lever loop the safety slides into lock position with a slight touch. So 3 more questions: 1 is there a way to tighten the safety up? 2 was the bluing on these early rifles more of a black shade? 3 who makes stocks for the 1899 ,this one is a mess cracked and HEAVILY sanded. shoots fine now
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The early safety is split like a clothespin ,just take it out and spread it a bit more ,that will make it slide a bit harder! Don
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Thanks Don, sounds like a simple fix, now if someone drops by to answer the other 2 questions, I will be good to go.
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The bluing on the early ones was a mirror black, very reflective.
Stocks... Lots of reproductions, all will take a lot of work to get fitted properly. Otherwise watch eBay for originals.
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Remember that the rifles before 90,000 have a longer tang. Just requires a little inletting to make later stock fit.
Boyds Gun Stocks sells a cheap finished stock, ~$65 for the butt stock. Does not look original but functional.
Thanks for the serial. That is the highest SAV 30 I've seen. I think it will letter as a late 1900 production.
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Thanks Rick, I have seen the Boyds, but would really like to use the crescent butt plate. If you are recording Sn,s I am looking at an 1899 B 30 Sav. # 16226. It looks pretty good but is going to cost $850 so I am thinking that is a little high.
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NOT!!!!!!!!!! Unless there's not much condition........
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Thanks Rick, I have seen the Boyds, but would really like to use the crescent butt plate. If you are recording Sn,s I am looking at an 1899 B 30 Sav. # 16226. It looks pretty good but is going to cost $850 so I am thinking that is a little high. I'am just sending some stocks for reproduction with recievers for fitting by my stock maker he has masters for 1899 befor 90.000 with cresent. norm -----canadian made
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Thanks Norm. I would be interested Could you let me know price and other details. PM if you like. So Longbeard you are saying $850 is a reasonable price. Remember we Canadians don't have as deep of pockets as you guys down south.Have to spend most of our income keeping warm.
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