Try a factory letter. It may tell you where it was first shipped. It will at least tell you when.
From the Misc Good Info sticky above:
John T. Callahan,
Savage Arms Historian
53 Old Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
New prices as of 12/1/2006:
Savage 1895's, 1899's and 99's are $30.00
Other Savages are $25.00.
Stevens are $20.00.
A.H. Fox Sterlingworths-$30.00.
Graded doubles are $40.00.
Send serial number and details of the item, allow 5-6 weeks for delivery.
Make payable to John T. Callahan
NOTE: If you state that you are a "24" member and list your "24" name you can purchase the Savage 1895's, 1899's and 99's letter for $25.00 each.
NOTE: JC has requested that you not send for more than 3 letters at a time. Big orders put him behind and cause other peoples requests to set so that they do not get answered in a timely manner. Thanks.
