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Savage Model 1920, .250-3000 cal. bolt action rifle. Serial #4498. Very interesting little rifle that was barreled and further tuned by Johnson Automatics of Providence, Rhode Island (yes, THAT Johnson Auto Co. - makers of the famous 1941 Johnson Rifle of W.W. II). After the war the Johnson Automatics Co. offered a full line of "conversions" of 1903's, Mausers, etc. they fitted with state-of-the-art barrels and muzzle brakes, etc. This little Savage got a new .250-3000 barrel, front sight and side scope mount (included). Excellent shiny bore. 23" barrel is marked "Johnson Automatics .250-3000". Schabel forend. Wood is smooth and nice. Smooth action. Includes a post-war vintage price sheet explaining all of the custom Johnson features as well as a factory hang tag! Neat! Really cool little rifle with impressive documentation. C&R OK.












So what do you guys think it would be worth? Not original, but definitely an interesting vintage custom in very nice shape. Only question I had was whether the new barrel is a 1-10 or 1-14 twist, and of course it's not marked and they don't want to take the time to check it with a cleaning rod.