Decided that I was in the market for a couple of Savage carbines and found my Barrel Band in 250-3000 over a month ago. I also had found a SRC in 32-40 but needed to clear out some stuff to afford the dang thing. Well, here it is. Again I probably paid too much for it but when and where was I ever going to see another one? Used but well loved. Has the carbine rear sight on it. All the numbers match.

I wouldn't know how to put a value on a piece like that. My method would be asking how much and handing over the required price. WOW!!!

That's pretty much the nicest example of a Savage that has been posted on THIS forum in a long long time. No matter what you paid for it, it wasn't too much. Congratulations.

Yup! A Rare one at that! Congrads!

Very cool!

Thanks guys I feel very fortunate to have found it. Now I need to shoot it and the B.B. in 250.

You are finding some good ones! Congratulations JohnL.

I looking for a set of wood for a 25 35 SRC should you decide to part out yours .. Might take the whole gun when you find a better one. GW

That's a fantastic rifle, jealous is an understatement.

Congrats! You the winner!

I'm green with envy.

Nice.

What is the parent case or eitiology of the 32 40? Is it the 30 40 Krag?

You gunna make us start looking up words now? Jeezus. Don't you have an old Jeep to work on or somethin?

You having yer nose in a dictionary might keep u from sniffing outta that can of cerakote!

Thanks to all for the great comments.



Old-timer - you crack me up

I paid 4K for a really nice one at the James D. Julia auction in March 2013. That might give you a clue as to it's value. I can't find pics of it right now. Mine has the wrong rear sight. David

Looks. Like it was a black powder cartridge developed by Ballard for target and hunting. A 33 40 pope wildcat was made from the 32 40.

Nice grab! Got 303, 30-30, 25-35... someday I'll run across a 32-40.

Year on the SRC?

Could we see photos of your three SRCs please?



1913

Don't think I've ever taken a picture of the 25-35, much less all 3 together. I'll see about doing that, though might be a couple weeks. Deer season is pressing upon me and I ain't ready..

I looked it up on The Julia website and yours is a beautiful SRC! Quite a bit nicer than mine but I didn’t pay $4000 plus $600 buyer’s premium. I’m happy with my purchase as I don’t see me parting with this one until I die. Which might be sooner than I had planned if I buy any more Savages this year (my fiancé seems to think we need Money for a wedding!?). Silly girl.

Get U a Beatles record.


All U Need is Luv.

and a 99!
32-40 winchester AKA 32-40 Ballard. i have made brass from 30-30

What a modern, forward thinking (and well to do) deputy sheriff would carry turn of the 20th century - Savage 1899 saddle ring carbine in 32-40, Colt’s Automatic Pistol in 38 AC and various accoutrements.

Great photo!

You got it figured out JohnL!
Congrats on find.

How bout the leather that goes with the old Colt? Can you find a maker's mark on the holster?

It’s a N. Porter, Phoenix, Arizona. Newton Porter arrived in Phoenix in 1895 and was in business there until the 1960s. This holster actually fits the 1900 model Colt (as well as the 1902s).

https://www.vintagegunleather.com/company-marks/nporter_history.html
Very interesting. Nice stuff in your picture. Thanks for sharing.

that is one nice 32-40 ,, congrats

norm

+!

Got a letter from Savage Historical. Saddle ring was sent to Shoverling, Daley and Gales Inc of New York in April 1913. Not the most exciting news I have ever heard but it was worth the chance that it had a more interesting history.

A lot of Savage 1899's went to Shoverling, Daley & Gales. They did a big business in them.

Interesting to see an "old" letter.

I have kept records on the three scarcer Winchester calibers in 1899 Savages for about 10 years. Now have a total of 297 verified models/serial numbers.
118 25-35 (16 25-35 SRC)
82 32-40 (8 32-40 SRC)
97 38-55 (7 38-55 SRC)

Would like to add this one to my records.
Bill

BillR,
Sent you a PM. I have no problem with you adding my SRC to your records.
John