Savage 1920 300 sav, value?
This rifle looks to be in pretty good shape, some scratches on the wood, but the blue and checkering looks great. Wondering what the actual market value is, if there is any problems with these to look out for.
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Anyone know anything about these rifles?0 -
these are a savage version of a 'mini' mauser, well made in .250/300 and .300 sav. a very good cond .300 should go for more than $500. 0 -
Beebo, that rifle is well worth the asking price, please buy it so I don't have to![:D] 0 -
Dang! those are SWEET!
Unfortunately, with the fall of the economy in '08, these dropped in price radically. That is a shame as they are a great shooting/working rifle. Roughly, in the condition that one is in it will bring about $500.
But, if the seller is able to hold out for more, then it is probably worth up to around $800 or so.
I give those values for aesthetic reasons not for collectors reasons. I like beautiful rifles. Old ones as well. My first and foremost reason though, for owning a rifle is that is shoots. Not for who built it. Not for what I hope it will be worth someday. They need to shoot well, which these do. And, they need to handle well. Again, these do. Lastly, looks help a lot as always. But sometimes dents and dings hold meanings of hunts of past years. If you feel that way about firearms I think you are on the right track. I never worry about a firearm holding it's value if it has the above trademarks.0 -
Really feel that some of these early 20th century Savage rifles are amongst the most overlooked of all American made guns. The 19, 20 1922, 23's, 40's, 340's...all great performers and the 250-3000 was the first commercial round to get that quick (yes, I know they did it with a really light bullet AND the veracity of the test has been called into question). From the picture I see you have a real gem on your hands there. The Savage guns were considered "working" arms and the majority got used up over the years. there was also a cottage home industry in scoping their rifles back in the 50's when scopes became much more affordable. The logic being that at least you weren't screwing up your model 70 or Remington 721/700 and if the D & T didn't go according to Hoyle, you were out a "truck gun" instead of a prized collectible. I would have to think that pictured rifle would garner between $500 and $600 in a quick sale...more if one had more time to wait for the right bidder...really nice state of condition for an early, pre-war Savage.
EDIT #1: Hey Dave...if I had money right now (2 little girls...one a now 20 month old major league premie...all good now!)you might be returning to no Savage for sale...you AND Beebo would be crying in your beer! That is a real sweetheart, looking all the part of a gentleman sportsmans rifle from a bygone era! Have fun in Reno, and don't let Bert talk you into anything you can't afford...aw, to heck with that, he has good taste so anything he pushes on you is likely a nice find! Best Regards, Bill0 -
1KYDSTR, it's not mine, it's for sale on another forum. Asking price is $450.
I heading up to the Reno Show to meet up with Bert. If he doesn't clean out my pockets with a Winchester I can't live without, and Beebo doesn't own that Savage by the time I get back, I may have to grab it.[:)]0
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