5C###x 1942 Savage No4 MkI

[woodchopper]

well I was at a gun auction Saturday and I'm still kicking myself for not buidding higher on a Ljungmann, but I didn't have a good look at it beofe the auction and I had already picked up another enfield so I thought it would be easier on me just bringing home one rifle

So what I did buy

early production, 5C###x 1942 Savage No4 MkI

not a MkI*

now I have to dig into my book to find how close this rifle was in the production line to the change over from MkI to MkI*

also in 1952 it was rebuilt to MkI/2 standard so I hope it will be a good shooter. It is sporterized but still has the full barrel, and frontsight protector. Good candidate for a restoration project, as any parts would be proper considering the 52 rebuild.

all I need to bring her back to full military configuration is the rear, mid, and front barrel bands (which I have) top wood front and rear, and a new forestock. I will have to check my stash to see if I have any beach forestocks for this project.

and yes I have to take photos.

 

[buffdog]

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Trade-Ex had some top front and rear handguards. Also, some buttstocks but not any forestocks.

 

[thatguymoses]

I recently got 2 buttstocks from trade-ex. They are L size!
Also the $40 used woodset from Sarco is all Savage marked and my last set was never on a rifle.