I have begun my search for the Unicorn of Savages, a T in HP 22 (you can all laugh now). Looking through Davids book, I see a T pictured with a S/N of 35XXXX.

What is the S/N range these should fall in? I know they were only made for 4 years, so IF i find a unicorn, I want to be damned sure it is CORRECT.

You can humor me now.

Thanks in advance,

Blitz

I would say if you are going to find one now would be the time. Seems to be plenty of collectible firearms popping up for sale lately

Good luck with the chase, i remember hearing from a knowledgable collector years ago that there may have been less then 10 made.

I want a K in 22HP, but I think I'm going to get my 68 Formula S restored first, it might be cheaper!

I had one in hand a few years back and it got away. I believe it lives in Michigan now. Lesson learned.

Joe

Joe, Thats the one im missing ! and i imagine its going to stay missing!

its on my bucket list to own T in either 22hi or 250 in that order or which ever comes first if I live that long, have a 303

I had an EG in 300. Had to sell it due to job loss. I have a H in 22 HP. A T would be a nice addition.

So the search begins...

General serial number range will be 350,000 to 420,000 - though I wouldn't rule something out that was close on either side of that.

If it's in good condition, probably cost more than the car I drive daily is worth.

Fug had one at the 1st Fest! Got to hold it closes I'll ever get to one. You might want to look for a 22hp in a EG also very rare, but out there!

If a totally correct T in 22HP showed up on Gunbroker, I have little doubt that it would bring 5 figures in today’s market. No doubt at all.

Way, way rare.

I remember asking Fug if it was for sale?

Doug just smiled and said "No." Blitz! you were there that first year with a cute little musician friend, IIRC.

Yep, at the first fest, and your memory is very good. We been dying to get to another fest, will try for Noxen this year. Had a great time at Jed’s meeting all you guys. A pretty special bunch.

There are some gun shops in NW CT that I’m going to visit. We’ll see what pops up.

May I be the first volunteer to make your search just a bit easier, One less competitor! I'm not seeking one.
Actually, you just sent me to David's great book to learn what the "T" is. I'm seldom impressed with rarity alone and that seems to be where its market is. Would that be correct? The rifle itself seeming to be a 'prewar' achieving 'postwar' appearance. About the opposite of what I appreciate in these rifles.
Anyway, hope you can rest better now!
Good Luck &...
Best!
John

What would a K in 22HP go for in today's market ????

A very big hill of little rocks, I suspect.

I saw a 300 K from 1928 today with an asking price of $7500.-

Ralph McElwain has a 99K in 22HP that he wants to sell. It's a nice one. I photographed it for my new book. No idea what the price is. I will contact him if any one is interested.

Thanks, I think I'll just go sit in a corner and put a Dunce hat on. Two guys here tipped me off on a very nice 250 K on GB, knowing I was looking for one, last spring. Being mowing season hadn't started yet, and I dumped a pile of money into equipment, and was broke, I passed. One of the guys even offered to fund the purchase for me, maybe trade some stuff, but I passed. It sold for a little over $3000. I think I'll start a rack of guns that I passed on. The first one would be the very nice 1899 Short Rifle in 38-55 with a beautiful bore, that I dropped out at $1700, when I had over $3000 in my pocket. Then the 250 K. I bet this rack will fill up before my real racks.

That's it. He has a lot of memorabilia that I think he wants to sell also. I spent all the money I could afford on the one off engraved 99C

I talked to Ralph before Covid hit...he wanted $12K for it. Don't know what it is now with the high prices going on.

That rifle is a ballbuster!
I'd love to see that in person and have an opportunity to add it to my collection.
Beautiful rifle!

Thanks for the S/N range.

So what is the order of rarity in case I find a T?

Just curious.

300 Savage, 250-3000, 303 Savage, 30-30.. and if you find a 22HP in decent condition don't even think about it - grab it.

Thanks. I am sure a 22 HP would be awesome, buy 30-30 isn't too bad either.

Thanks again Calhoun!

Be prepared for a lengthy search for anything except the 300 Savage. They are rare.

I have an EG in 22hp thats close to being perfect.

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Don't see a T in that list...

One doesn’t see T’s for sale up here very often either. In 14 years I only remember 1 that was a .300 and gone instantly.
I also realize that I should have been posting in a different thread. Sorry!!

No problem. Probably should start a separate thread, and the experts will be along to "assist" in your decision!