Originally Posted by wyo1895
mad dog, do you have the date 9703 was received at Savage's offices?[quote=JTC]OG, hope this answers it for you all. The last 1895 s/n recorded in regular progression is 8200. Shipped on April 2, 1897. There are 5 odd rifles after this with the last s/n being 9703, oct. bbl., shipped Sept. 3, 1896 JTC

Originally Posted by wyo1895
Charles Newton was involved with the development of the 22 HP and the 250-3000. The only info we have on the 300 was that unknown Savage engineers developed it. He wasn't involved with any of the others as far as we know.
Not accurate on 300 Savage. Charles Newton took credit for it in the late 20's, the LEVERBOLT company I posted the ad from was a Charles Newton company.


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