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I have a 1899 savage chambered in 300 Savage, serial number is 152861 which I believe is pre-300 savage cartridge introduction. The barrel is I think a 1903 Springfield barrel due to a groove near the chamber I've seen on other 03 barrels, this one is nicely finished but has no markings other than "SHIVELL 300 sav" stamped near the chamber. The forearm is of the takedown type but the barrel won't come off. I think it is not meant to be removed since this conversion. Anyone seen other guns modified by Shivell? It looks to be a very professional job so I'm thinking there must have been more, the barrel markings look very straight and factory applied. I've heard Shivell ran a shop in california and wrote a few articles for Outdoor mags in the 1920'-30's but I've never seen or heard of any 99's or other guns modified by him. Anyone else? Thank you
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Never heard of anything done by him, but then I have a much earlier rifle than yours with a Johnson Automatics barrel on it (by the guy who brought us the Johnson light machinegun).
Quick search shows Arthur Shivell was a gunsmith in Saugus, CA maybe up thru the 50's.
“ 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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