Maltby vs. Savage

[CapnJohn]

I have both a Maltby & a Savage, same quality almost new, and was wondering which of these is rarer/more valuable and how do they compare to the other manufacturers??
thanks

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[Amatikulu]

Neither is rare and for the same condition they have the same value. They compare equally with other manufacturers.

[tlvaughn]

Neither is rare and for the same condition they have the same value. They compare equally with other manufacturers.

I agree with Amatikulu, with a few exceptions:

--A Savage MkI (no star) would be rarer and more valuable than a Maltby MkI

--A 1941 Maltby would be rarer and a little more valuable than a Savage MkI*

--A Maltby marked MkI* would be rarer than a Savage MkI*

If none of these applies to the rifles you are talking about, than I would consider them equal.

[CapnJohn]

Well THANKS!
The Maltby is a 1943 Mk1 while the Savage is a Mk 1*. The Maltby stock is in better shape, almost new, otherwise they metal looks about the same.

[tbonesmith]

Here in Australia British manufactured No4 bring a premium generally, as we've a lot more LB and Savage No4's than British manufactured ones, American/Canadian Mk1 no star excluded