Savage changed serial location and dropped the manufacturing year stamping in late 1942. Also, the idea Savage used walnut in Stratton's book is a misprint. Savage always used birch. It was not stained a particular color. The color we are used to is due to boiled linseed oilthat has darkened over time.
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