I am just getting back into shooting and I am starting to collect. I've come across reasonable but not special 1899 Savage in 303 cal. it looks as if it comes from the early 30's and can probably be had a a low price. The question is is this a good representation of an early quality fire arm and how difficult will it be to reload ammo for it or is it to be just a wall hanger? I appreciate the option of more experienced. Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Savage 303, any value?
- Thread starter Ztill
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If it's in good condition it certainly isn't just a wall hanger. 303 Savage brass and dies are available and it uses standard .308" bullets so it is no harder to reload for than any other typical bottleneck cartridge.
Mark
Mark
Thanks for the skinny on reloading, I had not expected Savage 300 brass to be available. Only goes to show how much more I have to learn. Now the next question, is the action itself of any note and is it good quality?
Oops! That should have been 303 cal. Not 300
Well actually this older gentalman passed away and his Son who has no interest in guns is clearing out one of each. So actually two could be had. .303 and a .300!
Well actually this older gentalman passed away and his Son who has no interest in guns is clearing out one of each. So actually two could be had. .303 and a .300!
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BrotherRockeye
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Rural Saskatchewan
buy them both if they are cheap.
Hornady is producing .303 Sav ammo at the moment.
here's a couple of supporting dealers who carry it.
https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/20-round-box-of-hornady-303-savage-rnsp-150gr/
http://www.budgetshootersupply.ca/frame.cfm?ItemID=516&CategoryID=0
The receivers on Savage levers are the only model designed for black powder that can take smokeless pressures.
They were way ahead of their time as far as design goes.
You'll want to have a look at the back of the receiver where the bolt meets it. Flat is old, rounded is newer and stronger metal.
Hornady is producing .303 Sav ammo at the moment.
here's a couple of supporting dealers who carry it.
https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/20-round-box-of-hornady-303-savage-rnsp-150gr/
http://www.budgetshootersupply.ca/frame.cfm?ItemID=516&CategoryID=0
The receivers on Savage levers are the only model designed for black powder that can take smokeless pressures.
They were way ahead of their time as far as design goes.
You'll want to have a look at the back of the receiver where the bolt meets it. Flat is old, rounded is newer and stronger metal.
These guns went to an auction house and sold this evening.
The 300 had a 3x9 Banner scope , surface rust , worn walnut stock some scratches, worn leather sling and this gun did not see any oil for a long time. It sold for $200.00
The 303 Savage had better walnut some finish left, but two smaller cracks in the stock near the but. This gun probably also had only half is bluing left. Strong rifling,but a dry crusty barrel and it went for $130.00.
I did not buy. Was this fair value or am I too cheap?
The 300 had a 3x9 Banner scope , surface rust , worn walnut stock some scratches, worn leather sling and this gun did not see any oil for a long time. It sold for $200.00
The 303 Savage had better walnut some finish left, but two smaller cracks in the stock near the but. This gun probably also had only half is bluing left. Strong rifling,but a dry crusty barrel and it went for $130.00.
I did not buy. Was this fair value or am I too cheap?
BrotherRockeye
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Rural Saskatchewan
those are give away prices...
Good call. Junk only commands top dollar in the land of CGN.
Thanks for the opinions. My thought was that they sold for fair value. It was not that I needed them to complete a set, so Iwanted them but for a good deal. One thing that I have learned with time is that there is always another deal. That said, if you find something unusual you need to act. Now I've come across a Vz 24 in 22cal. in great condition and this I may end up spending top dollar for.
