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Hi folks.Thanks to Rick99 I have found my way.
Have 3 99`s in my safe and use em for hunting.
sorry no safe queens
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Welcome, you're the 3rd Aussie we've had here in the last 2 months but the other guys don't show up to much anymore. So what models do you have in the safe, I'm guessing for sure a model H in either 22 Hi-power or 30-30. For some reason they must have gotton a big shipment of H's down under! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Mad Dog,Thank you for the welcome.
I have a 1908 .303 savage #804** grey rat!Hex bbl 26in + 100 rounds factory ammo.
1947.300 savage in great condition with stith mounted scope, a weaver 2.5 power #4386** 3? on the lever boss and a 1980`s 358 also in great condition #do 949** .Leupold 2x7 scope in control mounts.
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I'm surprised of the amount of 1899 and 99's that are showing up down there. I wonder how they all got down to Australia? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Hello Mad Dog, thanks 4 the welcome.I have 3 99`s 1908 .303 #804** 26in hex bbl +100 rounds ammo. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />grey rat. 1947 .300 #4386** 3 on boss.24in bll,2.5 weaver scope in stith mounts lever safety.pistol grip stock. 1980`S? .358 #DO949** 22bll 2x7 leupold scope control mounts , straight stock.
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G'day Mate
Last edited by Jed1899; 02/26/04.
When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> nice to have you aboard <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> hope you have a thick skin <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
meanwhile how's the LAWS doing for you all??
accuracy and efficiency --
not to mention having the best, most durable and advanced rifle possible."
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SAV300 YOU WILL FIND RICK99 TO BE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE.I am a Canuck that
came south into the USA about 1964 and have stayed. so I guess that makes us fellow
commonwealth members. Welcome aboard you will find
a large amount of knowledge amongst the members of this forum. Enjoy your stay and
don't be shy about asking questioned NC
don't judge until you have walked a mile in other persons' moccasins'
SUM QUOD SUM........HOMINEM TE ESSE MEMENTO
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I used to correspond with an Aussie many years ago... and so, I'll say "Welcome Cobber".... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Strength & Honor...
Ron T.
It's smart to hang around old guys 'cause they know lotsa stuff...
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HI from another down under but across the Tasman
One in the hand is better than two in the bush
Graham
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Welcome to another commonwealth member.See my comments to
sav300. Enjoy your visits and will talk more with you later. Cheers Northcountry
don't judge until you have walked a mile in other persons' moccasins'
SUM QUOD SUM........HOMINEM TE ESSE MEMENTO
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Madmick & myself are still here, we just haven't had much to add from "downunder".
Still watching and learning as we go!
Regards from Oz
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I wondered where you two got to!! Where have you been, out shooting Brumbies? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
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I have owned a couple of Savage rifles that came home to the USA after being "Down Under". A 1920/26 with British proof marks stamped all over it, along with the notation of "not english made". I assume that that rifle went to Australia via the UK. The other was an 1899A Short Rifle in 30-30 that did not have any additional "stuff" stamped on it. I assume that that rifle when directly from the USA to Australia.
As a collector of Savage 1920s, I appreciated the great article that Les O'Rourke wrote in the Australian Shooters Journal a few years ago. A much better piece of work that Layne Simpson's recent review of the 1920.
Good on ya!
Jeff
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Hey, just saw this thread and thought I might post again!
My 1899 doesn't have any Brit proof marks. There're quite a few old Winchesters, Colts, I guess Savages etc around. There must have been direct importers. The volumes wouldn't make sense otherwise.
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According to his biography, Arthur Savage spent some years in England and Australia before coming to America. He probably had developed some good international business savy and contacts in that part of the world. Interesting fellow that Mr. Savage! There's a short bio. of him on the Savage Arms web site. .......joken2 http://www.savagearms.com/history.htm
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