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I recently acquired a Model 1895 in .303 Savage. When I enter my S.N. on the lookup site, all it says is "Your Savage is an 1895". I'm looking for the year it was made. Any suggestions? The number is 39XX. Thanks!
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I would bet a Yankee dollar that it's an 1895.
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A letter from JTC would tell you.
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]
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A letter from JTC would tell you. So John is still with us. Good and thank you!
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The 1895's were not made in serial order. Most of the ones in the 39xx range that I have data on were made in the first part of 1897.
Savage...never say "never".
Rick...
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The 1895's were not made in serial order. Most of the ones in the 39xx range that I have data on were made in the first part of 1897. Interesting. Thank you!
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I would bet a Yankee dollar that it's an 1895. That would be my guess! Lol
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More details... barrel length? Round, octagon, or half/half? Crescent buttplate? How much bluing left? How soon until pictures get posted? 
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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More details... barrel length? Round, octagon, or half/half? Crescent buttplate? How much bluing left? How soon until pictures get posted? This one is not a collector's piece. Has had a makeover. Re-stocked (Fajen), re-blued and the round barrel is 24". It is, however, rather attractive in it's own right...and the price was affordable. Lol
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More details... barrel length? Round, octagon, or half/half? Crescent buttplate? How much bluing left? How soon until pictures get posted? This one is not a collector's piece. Has had a makeover. Re-stocked (Fajen), re-blued and the round barrel is 24". It is, however, rather attractive in it's own right...and the price was affordable. Lol There ya go then, fun range gun or even hunting rig.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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More details... barrel length? Round, octagon, or half/half? Crescent buttplate? How much bluing left? How soon until pictures get posted? This one is not a collector's piece. Has had a makeover. Re-stocked (Fajen), re-blued and the round barrel is 24". It is, however, rather attractive in it's own right...and the price was affordable. Lol There ya go then, fun range gun or even hunting rig. Absolutely! ![[Linked Image]](http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab29/trumpetfirst/DSCF0005_1.jpg)
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That will do, pretty wood on it too.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Nice thing about old Fajen and Bishop stocks is that there's usually enough meat in them that a svelte classic stock can be released with a rasp and a little determination.
Oops, didn't see page two. Nothing wrong with the looks of this one as-is, other than non-originality.
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That will do, pretty wood on it too. Thanks. Dies and brass on the way. I'll let you know how she shoots!
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Nice thing about old Fajen and Bishop stocks is that there's usually enough meat in them that a svelte classic stock can be released with a rasp and a little determination.
Oops, didn't see page two. Nothing wrong with the looks of this one as-is, other than non-originality. True that. Should elicit some range comments, though!
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