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Savage Gurus,
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<br>Please, help me with information on the Savage bolt actions for .250 and .300. My only current knowledge comes from seeing a very petite little .300 from I would guess the twenties that was in a display case. This little rifle looked like it must have been just great handling and carrying. I would like to know the years these were made, the models, length, weight, quality, and current sales prices and sources.
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<br>Thanks,
<br>Fireplug

Fireplug,
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<br>As far as I know, Savage has chambered three (3) different bolt action rifles in 250-3000 and 300 Savage.
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<br>Models 1920 & 1920/26
<br>Models 40 & 45 Super Sporters
<br>Models 110
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<br>The early Model 1920 must be the rifle that you are thinking of, because none of the others could be considered "petite". The Model 1920 was introduced in 1920 in 250-3000. The 300 Savage was added in 1921. The Model 1920 was "improved" in 1926 with a heavier stock, barrel, and replacement of the open rear sight with a Lyman #54 peep sight. The Model 1920/26 was discontinued in about 1928, when it was superceeded by the Models 40 and 45.
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<br>The Models 40 and 45 Super Sporters look like Models 23 Sporter that are on steroids. They feature rear locking lugs and a detachable magazine. The Model 40 came without checkering and had an open rear sight. The Model 45 had checkered wood and a Lyman #40 peep sight. There are two different stock designs, with and without the schnabled fore-end and two different means by which the magazine was removed. The Models 40 and 45 were also chambered for 30-30 and 30-06.
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<br>***I have been told, but do not know from personal experience, that the Models 40 and 45 in 30-06 tend to have headspace problems related to the rear locking bolt.***
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<br>The Model 110 is well known.
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<br>I'm sure that others will have input and opinions that may, or may not, be similar to mine.
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<br>Sincerely,
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<br>Bearrr264
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Fireplug,
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<br>There is a nice picture of a Savage Model 45 Super Sporter at gunbroker.com, item # 4810054. This is a later gun with the non-schnabled forearm and the magazine release on the floor plate.
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<br>Sincerely,
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<br>Bearrr264

Thank You both for the information. I am certain from the description that the one I saw was a 1920 model, since it had a trim short forearmed stock with a slight schnabel and a short light barrel. They must be very handy to hunt with if the collector value does not prevent such use. Cute as can be too sort of an 85% scale of a Win. Featherweight crossed with an old British light rifle.
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<br>Fireplug