NIGHTLORD40K
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Stopped by the little local show today, and it did not disappoint-
Savage Model 23A .22 repeater, made from 1923 to 1933. The serial number places this one around 1930.
Ive always wanted one of the oval-port Savages, but every one Ive ever stumbled across outside of books was well-worn and weathered. Not this one-
The wood, metal and bore are all mint. The fella I got it from said his father was the second owner and had purchased it from a childhood friend who bought it new. It lived in a dresser drawer in his parents house since the 50's and as far as he know his Dad never shot it.
Edit: Notice how the receiver and barrel are all machined from a single steel billet- amazing!
The magazine is unique among .22s. There is no catch in the usual sense- one simply snaps the mag straight up into the well. To remove, you push the little knob forwards and pull down and out. Very slick design!
Picked it up for a very reasonable price, even by pre-Chinavirus standards. Cant wait to take this time-traveller for a spin!
Savage Model 23A .22 repeater, made from 1923 to 1933. The serial number places this one around 1930.
Ive always wanted one of the oval-port Savages, but every one Ive ever stumbled across outside of books was well-worn and weathered. Not this one-
The wood, metal and bore are all mint. The fella I got it from said his father was the second owner and had purchased it from a childhood friend who bought it new. It lived in a dresser drawer in his parents house since the 50's and as far as he know his Dad never shot it.
Edit: Notice how the receiver and barrel are all machined from a single steel billet- amazing!
The magazine is unique among .22s. There is no catch in the usual sense- one simply snaps the mag straight up into the well. To remove, you push the little knob forwards and pull down and out. Very slick design!
Picked it up for a very reasonable price, even by pre-Chinavirus standards. Cant wait to take this time-traveller for a spin!
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