303 Savage
Does anyone know of any loaded 303 Savage ammo that is available?
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I have what I believe is an early 20's restored 303 Savage. I found a 1/2 of a box of rounds when I found the gun ( under a bed in a case of my grandfathers house)
Info.
Manufactured by Savage Arms Corp Ithica NY USA
Jult 25th 1893 , Oct 5 1899, Sept 10 1907 , May25 1909 June 1 1909
Savage high pressure steel
303
Serial #228353
Whats do I have, what year where to find rounds.
This gun appears to have been cpmpletely restored it looks BRAND NEW
and shoots great.
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Hi txrob779,
Is this a lever action rifle?
The only rifle I know that is chambered for .303 Savage is the Model 99A. Some additional description or picture of the rifle would be handy for positive idenfication. These rifles were produced up until about the end of WWII. The rifles were first developed about the turn of the century.
This cartridge apparently is a .303 Savage - not to be confused with a .303 British. The .303 Savage is now considered obsolete so it will be difficult to find ammo.
There has been some debate about bullet diameter of this round as well. The SAAMI spec calls for a 0.311 size bullet but examination of WWII era cartridges has found bullets from .308 to .310+.
You might want the barrel slugged to see where your rifle falls out and what size bullet would be the most efficient and safest.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]0 -
Hello Robert...
Savage introduced the 303 Savage cartridge in the year 1895 for their Model 1895. It was subsequently chambered in their Model 1899, and later in the Model 99A. According to the serial number on your rifle, it was manufactured in 1920. Based on the markings on your rifle, it appears that you have a first year Model 99A. For what it is worth, the rifle may be 100% original (not restored). Original ammo can be found, but it is not easy. Winchester was still factory loading it up through the late 1990s. Haunt a few gun shows, pick up several boxes, and then plan to reload.
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!0 -
I agree with Berts info , as well as the possibility of its being original.Many like new treasures are still out there!. Any possibility of having a well established gunshop or collector look at it. Almost any refinish job is easy to identify.
Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
According to the serial number on your rifle, it was manufactured in 1920. Based on the markings on your rifle, it appears that you have a first year Model 99A. For what it is worth, the rifle may be 100% original (not restored).
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
If your rifle IS first year of production of the Model 99A and IS factory original, ( as Burt suggests ) in the condition you describe. I WOULDN"T BE SHOOTING IT! As it would be worth considerable money to a collector in that condition. My 2 cents is the best thing to do, would be to get a hands-on appraisal from a honest and knowledgeable dealer or collector, even if you have to pay for it.
It would be worth your while to do this, even if you intend to keep it as a family heirloom. As you would want to have knowledge of it's fair market value for insurance purposes.
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Thanks guys, The gun looks absoultly PERFECT in every detail, and yes is is lever action (like a 30-30) has a 6 round magazine and real sharp heel on the stock.
Whats it worth? Any links to seller of rounds on the internet?0 -
Hello Robert...
Can't really say what it is worth until we know if it is original factory condition, or if it has been restored. Post some pictures of it (or send them to me at Win1885@msn.com), and I can give you a better idea of what you have.
Ammo - http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=23476944
If you would like some additional auction links, contact me at my email address above. I can not post links to competing web sites on this forum.
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!0 -
txrob779,
If it is an original rifle, the Blue Book value is $950.00 for a 100% rifle, $750.00 for 98%, $600.00 for 95% or $500.00 for 90%.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]0 -
Guns were made for shootin'. I got my last Savage '95 for $75CDN and it also was a .303. Not once have I ever given consideration as to wheather a gun was unfired or not. If I want to pull the trigger and enjoy myself at the range, nobody is gonna tell me different.
Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.0 -
I found out that a friend of about 10 years was hunting deer with a '95 in NE. I never knew she had it but she e-mailed me about 3 years ago to help find .303 ammo. I checked it out on my way west the following Aug and it looked great.
I get worried about anything older than Jeff so I suggested she clean it up and put it over the fireplace. Yeah I know it's safe to use but the ammo is a problem. I bought her a new 10GY a year later and she loves it.
I was able to find NIB .303 ammo on GB and bought 2 boxes. A week later I found a guy in AZ that reloads and bought 2 more and got it to her before season opened. Told her to save the orig. as a collector item.
If you can't find ammo e-mail me. I can probably find the guy in AZ.
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