'42 Savage No4 Mk1 Sporter.

Just picked up this one on the weekend. Really nice 1942 dated Savage No4 Mk1 (no star). 8Cxxxx serial number with matching bolt. Everything Savage marked with the exception of the front sight blade. Round cocking piece. Super sharp 6 groove barrel and metal is in great shape. Got bands and NOS Savage marked hand guards and butt stock on the way so if anyone has a nice Savage marked forend they want to part with I am buying. Or trading. Got lots of No4 parts for trade bait.

Anyone know anything about the markings from the bottom of the receiver particularly the spade shaped one? It's not on my other Savage.

Here are some pics, sorry for the poor quality. Comments welcomed.

Tyson

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The 8C serial number coincides with the early MkI without "*" -- estimated date April-May 1942 -- very early production.

The "*" series didn't begin until the next month with the 13C serial numbers. Sporters were often special selection rifles, so you probably have a good one to restore. You are fortunate the hacksaw never lopped off the first two inches of the muzzle, making restoration easy. Good luck.