Thoughts on Old Levergun Cartridges (some photos too)
- Thread starter Win 38-55
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Nice old levers and great photos. A friend took me out shooting the other day and we fired his 1937 Winchester 44-40 and his 44-40 single action revolver. It was a lot of fun. I have a couple of Marlin 30-30's and love shooting them.
Well I'm sure you have been waiting for the savage guy's to chime in! Well here are some examples that I have.
From left to right.
1899H 22HP with a 2.5 lyman alaskan and stith no drill mounting system (probably the scope and mounts are worth more than the rifle) DOM 1918
1899 250-3000 (250 sav) DOM 1920
1899C in 303 Sav (had to post the 1899C for Noel) DOM 1910
99K in 300 Sav (factory engraved model) DOM 1932
Now the cartridges
From left to right.
22HP
250-3000 (250 sav)
303 sav
300 sav
So let the debate begin!
From left to right.
1899H 22HP with a 2.5 lyman alaskan and stith no drill mounting system (probably the scope and mounts are worth more than the rifle) DOM 1918
1899 250-3000 (250 sav) DOM 1920
1899C in 303 Sav (had to post the 1899C for Noel) DOM 1910
99K in 300 Sav (factory engraved model) DOM 1932
Now the cartridges
From left to right.
22HP
250-3000 (250 sav)
303 sav
300 sav
So let the debate begin!
By gum, those are beautiful looking Savages!! From time to time I see a vintage Savage in the local shooting supplies store and I've been tempted more than once to acquire one or two. Very nice collection. There is something about old classic leverguns, be they Savage, Marlin, or Winchester that seems to make a fellow feel like he's just stepped back in time. Thanks for posting those photos of the Savages and their cartridges. That 300 Savage looks like serious business!
leveractionjunkie
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Kamloops, BC
I love them Savages 99trix!! Beautiful collection you have there.
Love my 99c 308 and looking for a partner for it. Now that I am able to reload more options are opening and I am keeping an eye out. Them're fine shootin irons 99trix and there was a very fine bevy of Winnies that started up this site. Gotta go get a towel to take care of the drool
These are just a few. I have manage to aquire one of every caliber that the savage 99 was produced in and it wasn't easy. If the weather is nice this weekend I might be able to get them all in a line for a photo op! I do like the Winchesters, but the savage love goes back to my father and some of my earliest memories hunting. Levers work because I am left handed and in all of my rifles I only have one left hand bolt. The rest are pumps, levers or single shots.
Here are some close ups of the 99K's engraving, there is more on the top that I don't have good pictures of.
Not a mint rifle, but a very nice example of an engraved savage. It has been used but not abused and one that I am very proud to have in my collection
Not a mint rifle, but a very nice example of an engraved savage. It has been used but not abused and one that I am very proud to have in my collection
heavyBullet
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Just off the island of MTL
Great story and excellent pics.
Thanks for posting that rifle Blair. Here is a classic picture just for you.
This pic is from within 2 years of when you rifle was built.
Most likely from Wisconsin, it could be southwest Alberta too, hard to say. Somewhere between 1908 and 1911.
This pic is from within 2 years of when you rifle was built.
Most likely from Wisconsin, it could be southwest Alberta too, hard to say. Somewhere between 1908 and 1911.
Northern Boater
CGN Regular
- Location
- Northern BC
A few more pics
A Savage 99F 308 Win that was purchased by my Dad for his Dad as a gift, in the mid 50's, I recieved it unfired in the early 70's, it was responsible for my first moose/bear/deer and was packed on a saddle horse for quite a few years when I was working for an outfitter so it has some honest wear. The other is a project my Dad assembled from a rusty reciever in 30-30.
A Model 71 348 Win, traded this off at one point and traded back for it again, have shot a couple bears and deer with it. Belonged to a an older trapper/guide in our area, the gouge on the reciever and the slimmed down forend are the result of a slip on the rocks while sheep hunting by the old boy.
A Model 94 carbine 30-30, was a clean gun when I bought it but 17 years as my general purpose gun has put some wear on it. Model 64 deluxe 30-30, recently aquired but it will see some use.
A Model 94 38-55, not much finish but a nice shiny bore.
Model 95 in 35 Win, after many years of looking for one of these found one from a fellow nutz, this one is going hunting shortly.
A Savage 99F 308 Win that was purchased by my Dad for his Dad as a gift, in the mid 50's, I recieved it unfired in the early 70's, it was responsible for my first moose/bear/deer and was packed on a saddle horse for quite a few years when I was working for an outfitter so it has some honest wear. The other is a project my Dad assembled from a rusty reciever in 30-30.
A Model 71 348 Win, traded this off at one point and traded back for it again, have shot a couple bears and deer with it. Belonged to a an older trapper/guide in our area, the gouge on the reciever and the slimmed down forend are the result of a slip on the rocks while sheep hunting by the old boy.
A Model 94 carbine 30-30, was a clean gun when I bought it but 17 years as my general purpose gun has put some wear on it. Model 64 deluxe 30-30, recently aquired but it will see some use.
A Model 94 38-55, not much finish but a nice shiny bore.
Model 95 in 35 Win, after many years of looking for one of these found one from a fellow nutz, this one is going hunting shortly.
The 99K came standard with the higher end wood, engraving, tang sight and extra checkering (cheek piece). I was really lucky to find this one. Most of these rifles were bought by families with means. At the time (1932) they were over $80 when the most of the standard fare savages were less than $40. So the majority of these rifles were closet queens and not used and are usually found in quite mint condition. This one has seen some use. It has been used but not abused. It was used for a number of years as a saddle gun on a ranch in the interior of BC. Unfortunate for the rifle to have the used, but fortunate for me as it put the rifle into a price range that I could afford. I can handle used rifles in my collection, but I have trouble with Bubba Customs!
Finally got that 1895 pic loaded. Circa late 20's early 30's. I believe this is Olaf Arneson, came to Alberta in 1911, maybe earlier.
Looks like he took it hunting wabbit too. Olaf was likely running the camera for this one and had the Fossum boy hold it for him. Big medicine for a cottontail! Olaf's brother Carl far right and my great great uncle Alvin holding the Stevens second from left. This is pre 1916.
Looks like he took it hunting wabbit too. Olaf was likely running the camera for this one and had the Fossum boy hold it for him. Big medicine for a cottontail! Olaf's brother Carl far right and my great great uncle Alvin holding the Stevens second from left. This is pre 1916.
