gunboat57
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I just bought a Sears 101.2830 single shot rifle. It shoots S, L, or LR ammo. From what I have researched, it is basically a Savage Model 73 sold under the Sears name. It must have been made prior to 1968 because it has no serial number. I wouldn't call it brand-new condition but it is only one step below that. It was well taken care of by someone who understood firearms.
I test fired it yesterday at 20 yards. At first I thought it was scattering its shots off the paper. Then I realized that all 3 shots were in one slightly ragged hole. I'd heard they were accurate and they are.
This rifle has a safety that automatically engages when you open the bolt. Not a bad feature. But it also has the added function of making sure the bolt is closed completely before you can fire. If it weren't for that, you could fire the rifle with the bolt forward but not turned down. I guess that's typical for the Savage/Stevens internal hammer designs.
The rifle is slim but still hefty. Length of pull is about 14" so it's not really sized for kids. I bought it thinking I'd use it to teach my grandson to shoot someday. But for now, it's going hunting with me.
I test fired it yesterday at 20 yards. At first I thought it was scattering its shots off the paper. Then I realized that all 3 shots were in one slightly ragged hole. I'd heard they were accurate and they are.
This rifle has a safety that automatically engages when you open the bolt. Not a bad feature. But it also has the added function of making sure the bolt is closed completely before you can fire. If it weren't for that, you could fire the rifle with the bolt forward but not turned down. I guess that's typical for the Savage/Stevens internal hammer designs.
The rifle is slim but still hefty. Length of pull is about 14" so it's not really sized for kids. I bought it thinking I'd use it to teach my grandson to shoot someday. But for now, it's going hunting with me.
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