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If it was built in 1930 as " I think" the serial # suggests then it is probably very lightly used. My father was born in 1930 and his father died in 1936 so he could not have used it much. My father never used it as far as I know and my uncle might have used it for 10 years or so. I used it for 2 seasons and basically only shot rounds through it to sight it in. Never shot a deer although I saw a couple. LOL. As someone pointed out I am not a hunter.

Unless this is worth a lot more than I think I am leaning toward returning it to original condition(remove the peep sight and try to get an original rear sight), getting an authentication letter and hanging it on the wall. As many have pointed out I could never replace it.

Appreciate any help along the lines of that and rough value.
Thanks

Calhoun, you are right about the numbers. Guess I shoulda picked up on that.

I was pleasantly surprised how quickly and easily the gun cleaned up. I guess I was disappointed that I let it get that way in the first place.

Thats a beauty of an "F" for sure, it would make a nice heirloom ! Don

I could see it fetch $1000 on GB...but you really never know with an auction.

pparker,

Unless you need money to pay the rent, hang on to it and put up on the wall. It don't eat much.

That is a real nice F.

I don't know where you live but if you wanted to hunt groundhogs, a 30-30 works real well. Low impact hunting too. Just taking the rifle for a walk.

Thats a nice rifle. With lots of condition.
What ever became of the original rear sight?

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That's a nice gun! I'd love to buy it from you, but as others have stated, you should really consider hanging on to that. I'm guessing $1000-$1200 right now, but if past performance is any indication, you'd be hard pressed to find an investment that would offer a better return than a quality antique Savage; even if you aren't a "gun guy".

Should you change he sight back to the original, I would be interested in purchasing the Lyman Receiver sight. Thank You!

I took the gun to a gunsmith(30 years ago) and had the rear sight replaced with the peep sight. Obviously kicking myself for not asking for the part back. Looking at the gun from a historic perspective I think original condition would be better. Anyone have any info on what the original rear sight was or where I might find one.

Parker 1213
Personally I would leave the rifle as it was given to you tang sight and all. As pointed out once it is gone it is gone. Wondering what other guns your father handed down if he was a savage guy should be high quality.

$1000? Lauren, are you feeling OK?

I'm feelin OK looking at that gun. way better than average.

Could someone explain what a Model "F" means? Is it related to the year of manufacture or the makeup of the gun or something else. Is the Savage Historian still in business. I have found the address in another post here and am considering getting a letter from him

Hey Drew, thanks for mentioning the post about TD barrel tightening. It's unfortunate that there was no provision for adjustment like other systems but it sounds like the method works.

Means Featherweight takedown. Model E was the same rifle but solid frame.

Nice looking rifle. I agree with gnoahhh's assessment of "stuff". My heirs are going to have one heck of an auction someday as none are likely to share all my interests.

Your rifle has family providence that you may or may not appreciate. Future family members might love to own such a heirloom, and remember through it those who preserved the heritage. If you have no immediate pressing need for the cash I would suggest keeping the rifle. Value is not likely to go down and it "does not eat much". Would really look cool and generate conversation hanging in a recreation room.

Regulars here should be able to help you with IDing the proper sight. Some might even have one that would work. "lightfoot" comes to mind. Looks fine to me just the way it is.

Thank you to all who replied. At this point I have decided to keep it as many of you have reminded me of the times I have sold something and later regretted it(like my 66 mustang). The money is now gone and I can't replace the car.

Appreciate the help.

Hah! Now you're talking! I too sold a Mustang long, long ago. A '65 Fastback 289 4-speed. Used the money to buy my first Austin-Healey, and never regretted it for a minute. Mustangs were/are highly over rated, compared to European sports cars, and deserved to be sold!! If I had a choice over the Muskrat, the Healey, or the equivelant in Savage rifles, God help me but I would take the Healey.

I have always regretted selling my '67 Healey 3000; drove it for 3 years in Germany/Italy when stationed there, and for some years in the states. You could do a major repair on the side of the road and drive it away (If you had extra Lucas electrical parts in the trunk!). Stupid thing to sell. Oh, well. Still, I'd love to have my grand-dad's 1899 which he got from his uncle who got it from his brother in Colorado. My cousin has it now.