Old left handed Savage 110

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I have an old left handed Savage chambered for the 338 Win Mag. The serial number is 5 digits, 47###. It has an L stamped into the barrel just forward of the nut, which I think means it was made in 1960. Can anyone here confirm the approximate date of manufacture? The rifle has been restocked with a very nice piece of walnut, the bolt has been jeweled, the action was bedded and it looks as if it was delivered with a peep type sight. The barrel is original with no rear sight cut and the bore is shiny with sharp rifling. It currently has an old 2-7 Redfield mounted. It has been used but well cared for. Thanks in advance.
 
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I guess no one here has a savage as old as this one. I have no idea why the former owner spent so much money on this old rifle, all I know is that it is very nice, even if it is a Savage. I'm almost certain it was made in 1960, which makes it a very early 110, specially for a 338 Win and a lefty. If any of you CGNers now anything about Old 110s and in particular one like this one, I would really like to hear it.
 
With that serial number it would be a 1964 manufacture.

Have a look on the barrel and you'll find a date code stamped into it, a small oval with a number and a letter in it. My guess would be 26R.
 
L is likely 1960. They started in 1958 with "J"

Look, or better yet post a pick(an end photo of the bolt head) it will be obvious if it is 1958-64 or 64-68.
Likely if the serial # has no letter it's pre 1968 anyway.

Measure the receiver bolt/screw spacing, this may narroew it down also........

Not my work or info, I found it elsewhere although I do have a 110:

The following measurements depict the various screw spacing on Savage 110 centerfire actions over the years. All measurements are center-to-center.

All Long Actions = 5.062" (1958 to present, staggered and center-feed magazines)
1st. Gen Short Actions = 4.522" (1959 to 1987, staggered feed magazine)
2nd Gen Short Actions = 4.275" (1998 to 2007, staggered feed magazine)
3rd Gen Short Actions = 4.400" (2005 and up, center-feed magazine, not in photo)
3rd Gen Palma/Dual-Port = 3.440" (2009 and up, single-shot only)
 
That is very cool. I had one in a LH that I took the 80s er shaw barrel from for another project. I still have one still in service however with a modern bolt body and bolt head. Drilled and tapped for receiver peeps was a nice option. The trigger is also a fine piece of machinery and fully adjustable. It can be managed to a reasonable pull weight and will break clean as well. Had lots of trigger parts for which were taken away in later models as they cost too much to produce. Also, the bolt body had a ball bearing firing pin sleeve. A nice feature I wish they kept. Made for a smoother bolt lift of the day. Also, I had an original walnut stock I refinished in oil. I recut the checkering to freshen it up and remove the old finish. Came out beautiful and I still have such a dated rifle in my collection. Well worth keeping and taking out in the deer woods. Enjoy.
 
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About two months ago I was talking to a good friend over a coffee, mentioned that I was looking to get into deer hunting, had decided to go with a 270 and wanted a left handed rifle. He said he had his grandfathers 110e , left handed in a 270, so we agreed that I would buy him an SKS, and he would give me the Savage, so that's my " new" rifle :)
The serial number is E900099, anyone have an idea when that would have been made?
 
Back in the 60s and early 70s there was only one choice for a left hand rifle. Some mighty nice custom stocked rifles were built on Savage actions.
 
MadDog said:
December 1987.
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Thanks Maddog, he said he thought his Grandfather bought it in the 80's, but wasn't sure. It's nothing fancy, but it is accurate, and has taken its fair share of deer and a few moose over its lifetime, I'm hoping it can continue the trend with its new owner :)
 
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