Hello...I wanted to ask if anyone may be able to give me some details about a mark on my recently acquired model 1899? It's a carbine, just less than 20" barrel, chambered in 30-30, sn# 2756XX. The website savage99 says that the manufacture date was 1925, based on the sn#. The stamp on the top of the barrel reads, "Manufactured by Savage Arms Corp. Utica, NY USA," and over the chamber, "Savage 1899 model." The internal rotary mechanism is brass, along with the chamber indicator, and the front sight and rear butt plate are consistent with the date of manufacture given by savage99. However, there is a very small "K" at the front of the lever boss code area. There is no sign of any circle, partial or otherwise, and the typesetting of the "K" appears much different from images of later, typical lever boss codes. Is this a technician's mark, from assembly? Does it indicate a special run from 1925? Perhaps for a specific retailer? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
