Serials on all firearms were rqrd with the GCA and started appearing in late 67 on some and all firearms 68 and on.
(Obviously many firearms were serial stamped way back before this).
Stevens / Savage 24 date codes.
A 1949 B 1950 C 1951
D 1952 E 1953 F 1954
G 1955 H 1956 I 1957
J 1958 K 1959 L 1960
M 1961 N 1962 P 1963
R 1964 S 1965 T 1966
U 1967 V 1968 W 1969
X1970
You will find a date code stamped on every shotgun,rifle and combo-gun made by the Savage,Stevens, Springfield and their “house brands” produced between March 1949 and December 1968 – some models on through 1970. Usually, it is behind the hinge pin or ahead of the trigger guard on the bottom of the frame. It will appear as a small oval containing a number and a letter. The letters correspond to the years shown in the above table. The Number was the inspector ID.
Ragnar is correct on the buttstock having a large slotted screw.
Your quest for sights is going to be tough. The correct front sight is hard to find and the rear sights, though they can be located, are an el cheapo unit that works loose. You may get some suggestions here, Is your barrel grooved for a scope?
Last edited by Dons1; 02/23/16.
