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A Decent Savage Mk.I
These have always been among my favorites and a challenge to find. I think this one has seen more being bashed about than being fired. It has a beautiful 5 groove mirror bore and the grey finish is almost completely intact, less the bands and other small bits I've neglected. Could definitely use a little wool and oil in some areas. Wondering if the LB cocking piece was changed out later...
Perhaps some folks can post some pics of more Savage Mk.I's ?
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03-11-2016 09:27 PM
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I like that a 1942 rifle with 42 as the last two digits in the serial cool as.
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Congrats on taking such nice pictures, Spike.
I think I like All these rifles!
Would a 1942 originally have had the pressed sight guard? I have a 1943 and it has the milled type. (Mk 1*)
Thanks for showing it!
Richard.
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Hello Richard, and Thanks!
I have a 2C Mk.I also and it has a stamped sight guard. I am not aware of Savage having produced the milled front sight guard and as far as I know, they were the only manufacturers of the stamped/pressed guard. Check for any markings on yours that may tell who made it.
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One of my ongoing restoration projects is 0C469.
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You know my views Spike........ There's something about a rifle that's a bit battered and care-worn when you see an armoury full of them. It speaks volumes and does it matter if something ain't 'factory'. I bet the user didn't care when he was using it in some sticky situation sat in a water filled ditch somewhere.
And hey.......! Something I always wanted to ask...... Will you put up that nice pic of you shooting the Thompson gun so I can use it as a screen saver for a few months - when Alpaca Andy's half track comes down!
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Seaspriter... I suspect the bolt head and cocking piece but I couldn't say for sure. Everything else looks as it should and is correct. I noticed in the close up of the bolt head that the extractor spring end is broken... I guess I should replace it but I'll bet it works fine as is.
Peter... I will have a look on my old hard drives for the photo your asking about.
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Dave, Are you sure the barrel isn't a six groove? If it's a five groove, It's likely been replaced. Savage only made six and two groove barrels. Your 7Cxxxx rifle is early enough that it may still retain an original six groove barrel. My 6Cxxxx Mk.1 rifle still has one. The grey finish on the body is Dulite blue over sandblast prep as original.
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