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358s More desirable than the 375 ? Can't speak for anyone else, But I'd rather have a 358 that a 375. 375 really nothing more than a reincarnated 38-55
"You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass"
~Admiral Yamamoto~
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~
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That is a beautiful gun Roy. I don't love it enough to pay that kind of money for it though. Although, the cut checkered post mil rifles from 1960-63 era have grown on me recently.
Anyway, getting back to the post war R's. I think they made about 10 243 post war R's. For a long time I thought that 243 post mil R's were just a myth, but I have seen a few turn up over the years.
Roy, What ever happened to that one you got a while ago that somebody threw out of an airplane?
We (I) need an update.
I got it repaired before I moved and still have it.
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So....did you buy it yet Fireball?  Not the best time to be spending thousands of dollars on rifles with the communists tanking the economy to steal the election from Trump.
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The time to buy it is when you find it!
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The time to buy it is when you find it! I would usually agree, my problem is I have a habit of finding too many. Can't buy em all.
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I have been in this shop a couple times as it is only about a half hour drive or so from me. Beautiful shop and incredible inventory. And they are "proud" with all their prices, even on the pretty common stuff. But they do have alot that you don't see every day.
If it looks good, you'll see it
If it sounds good, you'll hear it
If it's marketed right, you'll buy it
But...If it's real, you'll feel it
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I have been in this shop a couple times as it is only about a half hour drive or so from me. Beautiful shop and incredible inventory. And they are "proud" with all their prices, even on the pretty common stuff. But they do have alot that you don't see every day. Sounds like a fun shop! *Just found another *must have* tonight, even though it's a duplicate. See what I mean?  So many good Savages so little money.
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I know a R for sale in 358 , if anyone is interested ,,,,,1500 Looks like it has a tang and a lever safety .. Not sure on serial range I know the one you speak of. It has 3 extra holes on the left side for a scope mount. Since all R's were factory drilled for standard bases, this is hard to overlook..
“ 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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If it's an R it's pre-mil. Does it have one of the tang safety conversions we see occasionally on lever safety 99's?
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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Yeah, the one with the metal extension to the tang with the tang safety on it.
“ 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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too bad it has extra holes, I'd be a buyer if it wasn't for them.
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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I picked up a pretty decent one last year without the extra holes from same seller. Odd seeing another pop up. Somebody probably thinning their collection. Now if only they'd let go of the 99R in 243..
“ 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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I am, if you are talking about me! Busy, new job, same place. New developments in my business side too.
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