look for the oval on the front of the lever boss. that's the thing the front of the lever is attached to. It will have one or two numbers and a letter. The letter designates the year the rifle was produced. If it is a six digit serial # it will be a A for 1949 or a B for 1950. A new letter was used each year: C for 1951, D for 1952, etc.
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
