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I have owned three savage lever rifles that I did not shoot 1. Factory engraved 1895 Stratton rifle. I was worried about damaging it. 2. Nelson prototype , was unable do to caliber was hoping the sale would provide a spent case? Was told the rifle was fired but no spent case. 3. 1899 cutaway 303 savage , just never got around to it but I do believe it was/is fully fireable.
I do have another savage 110 cut away that is not fireable so I will not shoot her.
Maybe you could speak with Ron on the rifle and allow it to be shot in a controlled environment with a donation to Cody ? Some would line up with a donation for the chance to fire and a photo op maybe myself included.
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I have owned three savage lever rifles that I did not shoot 1. Factory engraved 1895 Stratton rifle. Tell us more...???
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1. Factory engraved 1895 Stratton rifle.
Sounds like the one Leroy Mertz has for sale.
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Stratton ordered 4 or 5 , the one I had was not the one Mertz currently has. I never did find out who FCT was the initials engraved into her when she was made
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I am sure David will have a section on these in his new book
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Josh Weiner has the FCT Stratton rifle. CTW, there is a chapter on 1895's. A pic of the FCT initials will be included.
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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Somewhere around here I have a packing list Stratton made for a hunting exposition/ trip. It does not mention the rifles but talking with curators he was not an avid Hunter . If we could find out who went on that trip may be able to find out who FCT was.
The current owner got a pretty good deal on the pair of rifles because someone could not keep the screwdriver away or at least assemble with correct parts
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Ron Coburn’s rifle. Pg. 118-120 in your book. Just to cover all aspects of the rifle in the book, it's also pictured on the front cover page (or whatever its called) and the back/dust cover of the book.
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I hadn't looked at the inside front cover in years. I had completely forgotten it was there. That's the same photo as on the outside back cover and back dust cover. Thanks for the heads up.
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