Savage 2400: Made by Valmet for Savage, it featured the first Shotgun over rifle configuration in the Savage line up and the first 12 gauge. The letter is the date code and the # is generally thought to be the inspector #. Iron sights. You can speculate, because sometimes the last 2 didgits are the year of manufacture. Known caliber combinations .17HMR/20, .22lr/20, .22 Hornet/20 or 12ga, .223/20 or 12ga, & .30-30Win/20 or 12ga Revolutionary leap forward in design and capabilities. weren't serial numbered at all! the Springfield name on shotguns in 1948. counting production before 1968. From October 1968 to Firearms Records Office staff will review your order and e-mail an invoice via PayPal with 2 business days (Monday Friday). savage arms corporation Sa. The ledgers are.. interesting.. and the Cody folks will tell you exactly whats in it for your rifle. 1) Listed as the 24CS, it was simply a 24C Series S (even retaining the engraved markings) with the nickel finish and wood upgrades and still retained the front of the trigger guard sliding block barrel release. Enter the serial number (leave out the "," or ".") of your Savage 1895/1899/99 in the box below: Buy now! Mr. Callahan will respond with a letter detailing his services. OF AMERICAN STRENGTH. Savage 24: (Joined barrels the entire length; top of tang barrel release lever; right side button barrel selector on Model 24, 24A, 24B; 24E was the first with barrel selector on the hammer often referred to as the 24E conversion when found on the other models that had button selectors) For most other models, only a range of years is given. Savage 24 De-Luxe models: Joined barrels the entire length; top of tang barrel release lever; 24-DL & 24B-DL had right side button barrel selectors, 24C-DL started with a left side button barrel selector and later had the hammer barrel selector;24D-DL, 24E-DL, 24H-DL & 24J-DL had hammer barrel selector; all models came with satin chrome finish receivers and gold triggers and the 24J-DL also had a black painted receiver variant with no gold trigger. Dates should be considered approximate. Our rifles and shotguns are accurate, dependable, & loaded with innovations for high performance. The Savage 110 Varmint is designed for shooting coyotes and other varmints. Call the Savage Arms Historical Information Dept at (413) 642-4260 to find the exact particulars on your model 29, it may be worth more than you realize. You will notice that L and M were skipped as letter prefixes. Nov 26, 2017 F prefix with a serial number lower than F498821 1989 thru Nov. A serial number list for the Savage Model NinetyNine can be found in the Blue Book of Gu.n Values. This 12 gauge chamber was built to 3". The barrel is stamped: Savage Arms Corporation. Answer (1 of 7): You omitted saying if it was a pistol, rifle or shotgun. Video Search Engine results for savage arms serial numbers from Searchm.Savage Serial Numbers 110. Allow at least four business days for serial number searches to be returned and five weeks for factory letters to be mailed. -----Savage SS /DB / OU shotgun date code A 1949 B 1950 C 1951 D 1952 E 1953 F 1954 . ^ The first time I saw one I thought it was a Frankenstein someone who didn't know better put together. million doubles of which I estimate 80% were Stevens 311's. .38 special/ .410), but I have not encountered one nor can I verify this information. Use this form to order factory letters for Savage and A.H. Fox firearms. It came with 2 triggers (one for each barrel so no selector) and was chambered in .222Rem/12ga and .308Win/12ga. the wood, are preceded by capital letters from A to E. The letters do not Being an 87 with no "A" and missing the "RE" patent #, this would make sense and puts it earlier than 1945. sequentially. It will appear as a small Any Savage firearms constructed after 1968 should have a serial number, but many older model weapons may still prove difficult to look up. More details soon. I would like to add that I have found this There must be at least 4 million Stevens Our database contains values of serial numbers through 259472 which ended the year 1926. I hope I can get it done in the next year." I have also been told by previous employees of Savage that they think some custom chamberings were made on a very limited basis by order (e.g. A.H. Fox records start close to serial number 1 and run through serial number 450099 with some gaps in the records. For help determining your 1895 or 1899 model, refer to my book or the internet forums on the Contact page. What Is The Date? -odell23. numbered differently. If older than that, it will state "Chicopee Falls, Mass" on the barrel top. They always signified a change in mechanical design or manufacturing Every model designation I have listed here is a complete record of those produced that I either have in my possession, have seen, or have direct knowledge of. There are two ways to open the Impulse straight-pull bolt. 2. Ive had this rifle for several years now and have looked relentlessly it seems, Please note:This collection was received by the Center in August 2020 and processing is underway. Our sources disagree a bit, but this seems to be the best set of data. Find more information on record availability here (A.H. Fox on page 2). 12 gauge chamber only 2 3/4". This is because these guns aren't that old and the letter prefix itself will give you a relative idea of when the rifle was manufactured. Find more information on record availability here (Savage on page 1). Perhaps 40% were doubles in the various Savage Brands and Private Brands. If delivery method is not selected, you will be contacted for payment. Dates of Manufacture* for: Winchester Model 1905. Model 3,4,5,6,7 83,84,85,86,87 Parts rifles. This was marketed as a turkey hunting gun. The six digit (always) numbers, I have my great uncles "Savage 99E" in which I acquired in May 2006. Records Office staff will review your order and send a confirmation email with record availability and fee total within two business days of order form receipt (Monday Friday). near forend lug, and also sometimes found on the butt stock under the butt What they wont do is interpret the ledgers to tell you the model if the model isnt recorded. The Savage Model 24 is an American made over-and-under combination gun manufactured by Savage Arms. The letters indicate the year of manufacture starting with "A" in 1949 and ending with "X" in 1970. 24 Specials (The S in this case refers to "Special"): All came in 20 inch separated barrels; satin nickel finish to receiver, barrels, sights, etc. Serial number dates for 1895s, 1899s and 99s made from 1895 to 2002, including commemorative models. Savage Arms (Canada) P: 705-652-8000 ext. The marks on the inside of the frame, where the lower barrel seats when closed, are what I would call assembly stampings, and match frame to barrel, found on underside of shot barrel near forend lug, and also sometimes found on the butt stock under the butt plate. This is not a concrete order of which grouping came first and does not mean the whole grouping was made before the next grouping was produced and offered for sale, this is just an easier way to see all of the varieties with similar features and minimize confusing the stamped designations. Codes" for the Stevens/Savage Model 24's are different, being the same as those 1980; page 28) contains a very different set of dates for serial numbers Jun 17, 2007. Stevens Goldwing Side by Side Model 612 Shotgun. illustrated in the Savage-Stevens-Fox pages of your Standard Catalog of The letter is the year of manufacture. That coupled with a lack of incredibly detailed records from the Savage factory, makes for a hot bed of mis-information and confusion. Chicopee Falls, Mass. We are still determining what Stevens records came to the Center. In several cases, caliber rarity can also be determined. . The Varmint is available in calibers that include .204 Ruger, .223 Remington, and .22-250 Remington. 2023 Buffalo Bill Center of the West. While the letter within the circle always match on factory matching This was the last of the 24's sold to date. Arthur Savage was the first to invent the hammerless rifle. I'm trying to get all my guns info on record and was wondering if anyone could tell me the year of manufacture for this rifle? This step-by-step guide will show you how to open the bolt on Impulse. in on the serial numbers used on both hammer and hammerless doubles from 1913 to "As a re-read everything I originally posted, I'm amazed at how much I've learned from the time that was written. Year starting serial number 1963 9219 1970 9559 BROWNING SERIALIZATION PRE-1975 SERIALIZATION serialization, firearms may be serialized with either 1968 or 1969 style markings. On a revolver make sure to look inside under the cylinder, und. Back to the Main Ramblings Significance of the CATT57's archive - Firearm Company Trade Names - 1890-1930, retrieve your 24 Specials (The S in this case refers to "Special"): All came in 20 inch separated barrels; satin nickel finish to receiver, barrels, sights, etc. Savage & Stevens Arms, Collector's History, by Jay Kimmel. A.H. Fox. I have since seen 3 of these and have one coming to me presently for inspection. SupportStoreCareersLogin Firearms Performance Blog Celebrating 20 Years of AccuTrigger Revolutionary leap forward in design and capabilities. For 1927-1944 year of manufacture date codes, see "Spanish Year Of MFG. That makes 2 Stevens Model 350 Pump Shotgun. block. variations is the all time favorite American made double. <br> Mr. John T. Callahan, Savage Arms Historian <br> 53 Old Quarry Road <br> Westfield, MA 01085 <br> $20.00 per gun research fee. In 1949 the date code was A, and it increased each year skipping O and Q. As you probably have heard, Savage/Stevens' production Postage & Handling fee is added per order, not per letter. S/N F498821 and above were made after Ron Coburn and his investors purchased the company on November 1, 1995. If records are not available, credit card information will be destroyed. Models include 24S, 24S-A, 24S-B(not sure at this point it exists but follows logically in sequence so I include it) 24S-C, 24S-D & 24S-E. Savage 24C: All came only in 22lr/20ga and 20 inch separated barrels; 24C Series M, 24C Series N & 24C Series P all had English straight stocks and toothpick style forearms and had top of tang barrel release lever; 24C Series R had the American pistol grip style stock and top of tang barrel release lever; 24C Series S also had the American pistol grip style stock but the front of the trigger gaurd sliding block barrel release. Privacy Policy. The Savage branded imported doubles, over and unders or side by sides, are numbered differently. and barrels, and I am sure on many others. Savage Arms 555 Manual. To confirm whether or not your gun is a current model, you can contact customer service at (413) 568-7001. . <br> <br>2) Ruff a date from the quantity produced divided by the years of production. Credit cards will be charged the appropriate fee. A few 1971 rifles have a Y stamp, but most rifles in 1971 dont have one. on. STEVENS DATE CODE American Rifleman (July, 1980; page 28) contains a very different set of dates for serial numbers through 193000. The Marlin Model 39 was made in 3 different series from 1921 to 1939. Click here to find more on what the dates mean. The A.H. Fox records start close to serial number 1 and run through serial number 450099 with some gaps in the records. Not all Savage rifles have a serial number; many firearms made prior to 1968 were not given serial numbers. I have a Savage Model 775A and the serial number is in the low 200,000's and no one has a clue as to when these were made . So these dates can vary even more than the accepted from factory dates for the average ship time. Savage 2400: Made by Valmet for Savage, it featured the first Shotgun over rifle configuration in the Savage line up and the first 12 gauge. Your F391807 was produced in 1994 as that years serial numbers ranged between F281901 - F396380. For 1974 the Savage 550 is gone and the B-SE is back. This was the last of the 24's sold to date. found on the Lever Boss Codes for the Model 99 Savage lever-action rifles. All Savage firearms manufactured after December 1968 have a serial number which will have a letter prefix. The 'L' after your serial number is just a code showing the gun was Savage named - model 29 based 'house brand' versions made for different retailers had a 'K' suffix serial number. Savage 24D: (This is one series I'm still figuring out) Separated barrels; Monte Carlo type stocks on some but always with checkering on stock and forearm unlike the standard stocks. Usually, it is behind the hinge pin on the barrel (s) or ahead of the trigger guard on the bottom of the frame. If the firearm is manufactured after 1995, we will be able to service it. I have also found the circle or oval with letters and ; all came with rubbed oil finished higher grade wood stocks and a somewhat matching wood pistol grip attachment to replace the stock. three or four, the letter(s) sometimes enclosed in a circle, along with an Serial number dates for 1895's, 1899's and 99's made from 1895 to 2002, including commemorative models. It is not uncommon to find the "3" stamped backwards. Savage model 3 and 7. To order letters for additional Savage firearms, click the + sign at the end of the row. 24V Series D was Chambered in .22 Hornet, .222Rem, .223Rem, .30-30Win,.357 Magnum, & .357 Rem Maximum It operated as such until 1920, when it was taken over by Savage Arms Company. inspector's symbol ( a heart , a diamond, a spade or some such shape', on the <br> Send serial number, allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. I can guestimate if it has the factory Savage 7 position Super Choke which would put it in the 1957 to 1959 range. To order letters for additional A.H. Fox firearms, click the + sign at the end of the row. All Savage firearms manufactured after December 1968 have a serial number which will have a letter prefix. plate. 2) The 24VS was a 24V Series D with barrels shortened to 20" and the nickel finish and wood upgrades and top tang release lever. Known models include (24D Series M, 24D Series N, 24D Series P), Savage 24V: All came in only center fire cartridges over 20 gauge; Monte Carlo style stocks (some checkered other not); top of tang barrel release lever; separated barrels; Pay close attention to markings as this is exactly how they appear on the guns themselves 24V, 24V-A, 24V Series B, 24V Series C, 24V Series D. 24V & 24V-A had an unsightly monoblock breech which changed slightly on the 24V Series B and recontoured to a more smooth and eye appealing in the 24V Series C and 24V Series D. All models other than the 24V Series D were only chambered in .222Rem or .30-30Win. Since I am and "Q" were not used. NOTE: Savage 99's were NOT finished in serial number order. 1939. The Savage factory records cover manufacture from 1899 into the late 1940s including records on the Model 1899/99, the Model 1907/1915/1917 semi-automatic pistol, and other models. The early models retained the drilled and tapped top while a later produce version had an L-shaped bracket with a picatinny rail which mounted with 2 screws to a breech support bar on the right side. AGUIRRE Y ARANZABAL (AYA) SERIALIZATION 1945 to 1994 From 1945 to 1994 AYA had manufactured over 600,000 shotguns of all models and grades with all serial numbers assigned in chronological order. Savage does not have serial number production date records, they were all destroyed in a fire a long, long time ago. Winchester Model 1876. It was chambered in .357 Magnum or .357 Rem Maximum and only over 20 gauge. Smithsonian Affiliations The Gun Control Act of 1968 was passed by Congress and required that all guns made in the United States be given serial numbers by the gun makers. * Fall of 1926 December, 1968 : The dates in this serial range are when the rifles were shipped from the factory. Because we are still processing this collection, please allow at least four business days for Savage and A.H. Fox serial number searches to be returned and five weeks for factory letters to be mailed. In 1917, the company's name was changed to Savage Arms Corporation. Sights. Answer (1 of 6): Unless you call the company directly, everything is a big ?. The Savage AccuTrigger is user-adjustable for a light, crisp break. It came with 2 triggers (one for each barrel so no selector) and was chambered in .222Rem/12ga and .308Win/12ga. The numbers indicate the inspector, and the letter indicates the year. Savage M720 Recently acquired a Savage 720 12ga purported. The engraving on the right side of the receiver is: SAVAGE 24D-SERIES P The left side has the serial number which begins with B665 The barrel engravings are: Top barrel: .22 LONG RIFFLE Left side of bottom barrel: PROOF TESTED .410 BORE 3 INCH CHAMBER Right side of bottom barrel: (It looks like) SP5 -- SAVAGE ARMS --WESTFIELD, MASS. anywhere and everywhere on the frame, but only on the outside of the frame, A photo would have been nice as serial numbers can be hidden most anywhere. All that is stamped on the barrel is savage sporter and .22 long rifle! The physical location of the serial number on a Savage rifle varies, but some are found on the bottom of the receiver. These dates are very accurate for that manufacturing step, but may not reflect when the rifle was fully finished or shipped. After you click "submit" you will receive an on-screen acknowledgement. 1. For components no longer in stock at Savage Arms, we provide a list of suppliers that might be able to help. never inside. Opportunities for night hunts have expanded with the right gear and changes from state wildlife agencies. So determining your 1895 or 1899 model means interpreting the ledger data. Adding in the complications of the differing varieties and series, and not one, but two barrels with a great number of possible caliber combinations. The ledgers record different things over time, and we use the best dates that we have for each year. Available Serial Number Ranges PDF (A.H. Fox on page 2). check out the. Oct 1, 2014. For those rifles manufactured prior to 1921, rifles not found with a date code, or rifles found with ONLY a repair code, these will be dated best by using the serial number list at the bottom of the page. On Savage 99s it is on the front of the lever above the serial number, and is a letter inside an oval stamp preceded by 1 or 2 numbers. All rights reserved. There is a source for general information about Stevens made guns. correlate to production years. There is a special list created by the National Rifle Association that lists all weapons made by any well-known gun maker in the United States, which includes Savage rifles and begins in 1912. approximate number of Stevens Model 311s' that were made from 1968 to 1988 you U.S.A. This was done to clearly identify which firearms were manufactured after the Gun Control Act of 1968 went into effect. The serial # on the gun is: 1,025,812. Any given rifle might be shipped months or years after the average rifle in that serial number range. You can read here for more info. .32 Caliber Savage Pistol. It would seem that this model was sold after Savage came out of receivership in the late 1990's. Indicate whether your firearm is a Savage or an A.H. Fox. Savage moved production from Chicopee Falls to Westfield in 1961. * Commemorative 99s : Dates for the 75th Anniversary 1895, the 99CE and 99RMEF are accurate for the year. interested only in double guns I stopped looking for numbers on Savage'Stevens Known calibers include .222Rem and .223Rem. experience. This company produced a great many firearmsmost that were of an affordable nature. Savage 24: (Joined barrels the entire length; top of tang barrel release lever; right side button barrel selector on Model 24, 24A, 24B; 24E was the first with barrel selector on the hammer often referred to as the 24E conversion when found on the other models that had button selectors) March 1949 and December 1968. It has operated as an independent division in this organization since. This was a date code which you will find No wonder the 311 in its various Stevens used plain numbers Stevens 22-410: (Pre WWII has wood stocks, later years had tenite) Patterning your turkey gun is an essential part of your pre-season turkey checklist to take a confident and ethical shot when a tom finally steps within range. Help support Savage Shooters by joining Team Savage today! Savage 24V/F Transition Model: I have limited information about this particular model. From 1940 to 1948 no These records contain configuration data and occasionally customer information. Heck, consider joining even if you dont have multiple rifles to letter, its a worthwhile organization. I was looking to date an accurate .22LR pistol; logged on to Match.com, Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by, http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344753, https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344753. *From page 1101 of Ned Schwing's 2004 Jun 21, 2010 I have a Savage Model 110, 7mm Rem Mag with the serial number F76xx15. The information and opinions expressed within this site are those of its contributors, and in no way should be viewed as the opinions or recommendations of Savage Arms. ~EE From 1948 to 1968 the Books are shipped from printer, ship times usually 1-4 weeks. JavaScript is disabled. Shooting never fit this good. bottom of the frame behind the hinge pin. series began serial numbers 100.0, 101.0, 102.0 and 110.0 and ends with "S." The first two series are identical in their sequential order and the last two series do not bear any serial number sequences. The Gun Control Act of 1968 was passed by Congress and required that all guns made in the United States be given serial numbers by the gun makers. It has a 24V receiver, which is case hardened, with 24F barrels, and wood stock and forearm. Amateur website co.ntaining a lot of information about Savage Arms. Savage 24F Predator: Same as the 24F 12-T except the camoflage stock, it was also available in a 20 gauge version. If you need help finding the right bases for a Savage centerfire rifle, this guide will help you determine what you need to know about your rifle. of the frame, where the lower barrel seats when closed, are what I would call password. The marks on the inside And keep a copy of these serial number ranges plus information on all the 1895/1899/99 models and variations with you wherever you go! Some things changed, some are now modified, and somethings were missing from what it would look like now. Knowing your dominant eye will help you shoot better and more accurately. 900,000-925,000 made in 1956 925,000-952,000 made in 1957 952,000-960,000 made in 1958 960,000-968,000 made in 1959 These Date Codes are also present on the Model 94 single shot frames Consider membership with the Buffalo Bill Center of the West with firearms benefits starting at $150 per year. I suspect there are others I have not encountered yet. Date codes didn't start until circle. . Serve over mashed potatoes or on its own with a slice of bread and enjoy! 1,400 satisfied customers. Arthur Savage continued as the firm's general manager until 1915, when Savage Arms Co. was sold to Driggs-Seabury Corporation. L - February. BTW, S&W records the ship date, not the build date. Recheck the serial number. Since Savage used 5 letters (A to E), each on Savage gu.ns were first designed by Arthur Savage in 1894, when the gu.nmaker formed the Savage Arms Company in his homown of Utica, NY. barrel and frame, the numbers never match, or at least that has always been my 2023 Buffalo Bill Center of the West. I do not know of a 20 gauge model with factory chokes, but there is reported to be a few. 5. years shown in the following table as shown below. Members receive some number of free serial number searches, may purchase additional searches, and enjoy large discounts on factory letters. Savage 24 De-Luxe models: Joined barrels the entire length; top of tang barrel release lever; 24-DL & 24B-DL had right side button barrel selectors, 24C-DL started with a left side button barrel selector and later had the hammer barrel selector;24D-DL, 24E-DL, 24H-DL & 24J-DL had hammer barrel selector; all models came with satin chrome finish receivers and gold triggers and the 24J-DL also had a black painted receiver variant with no gold trigger. stamped only on the left side of the frame, not on the barrels or fore end or on