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Savage No.4MkI*
I have been unsuccesful in finding the date of manufacture for this rifle other than, based on the serial number, it was made later in the production run . I would appreciate any comments, questions or information from the members of the forum regarding the rifle.
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08-25-2009 12:10 PM
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Hi c&rfan my Savage has the N# 29C0197 and the stamp for 1942, the other one has SN# 0C26613 and i`ve been told that this is a 1943. I dont know how they count but it is possible that yours made between 1942 and 1943. But out there are any experts wich knows so much more than i do.
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The 78C serial number makes it 1943 vintage. A very nice rifle you've got there.
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Thank You to Steve H. in N.Y. For This Useful Post:
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Originally Posted by
Steve H. in N.Y.
The 78C serial number makes it 1943 vintage. A very nice rifle you've got there.
Thanks Steve, I suspected that it was either 1943 or early 1944 since my 11C series is dated 1942.
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I just picked up a Savage today. It could be the one in these pics. My SN is 60C4996 with a "3" underneath the SN. Bolt is numbered to the rifle. No SN on the stock, no SN on the magazine. Every part on my rifle has the "S." It came with a bayonet that is also marked "S."
What is the wood. It looks much lighter than walnut. Like birch or cherry. Anyone know???????? It is a CAI import.
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Correction: Upon closer examination with a magnifying glass, my rifle has a "B" under the SN, vs. a "3." The vertical component of the character is barely visible but can be seen with the glass.
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c&rfan, You also have the later Long Branch safety bolt. Those first generation barrel bands are no fun to install. I had to use a small C clamp before I could thread the screws.
HRA466, The B on the buttsocket is the MoD inspection mark. Not yet determined if the MoD inspected these rifles in N. America or upon arrival in England.
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The "B" you reference is often mistaken for the Long Branch L over B. Upon close examination, the "B" is quite different. Many, many, of the Savages have the "B" on the left side receiver heel, whereas the Long Branches do not. I wonder if that is because the LB plant and Canada were part of the British Empire, and thus not inspected as the imported Savages were.
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bradtx
c&rfan, You also have the later Long Branch safety bolt. Those first generation barrel bands are no fun to install. I had to use a small C clamp before I could thread the screws.
HRA466, The
B on the buttsocket is the MoD inspection mark. Not yet determined if the MoD inspected these rifles in N. America or upon arrival in
England.
Brad
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