for Christmas! I've been jones'n for this puppy for a long time. I'm hoping to hear from anyone else who has one. I'd like to use "pointy bullets" in it but not an overly hot round as I don't wanna hurt the ole girl..... A scope is not in the picture as this vintage 219 does not have slots for one, plus it's just too good lookin to add a "handle" to it. I'll post pictures after I refinish the walnut stock (someone did a not-so-nice refinish job some time ago). Anyone have experience or thoughts about this fine rifle/shotgun?OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
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OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
I'm a happy guy!..... I received a Pre-WWII Savage mod 219 w/a matching mod 220 12 ga barrel for Christmas! I've been jones'n for this puppy for a long time. I'm hoping to hear from anyone else who has one. I'd like to use "pointy bullets" in it but not an overly hot round as I don't wanna hurt the ole girl..... A scope is not in the picture as this vintage 219 does not have slots for one, plus it's just too good lookin to add a "handle" to it. I'll post pictures after I refinish the walnut stock (someone did a not-so-nice refinish job some time ago). Anyone have experience or thoughts about this fine rifle/shotgun?
for Christmas! I've been jones'n for this puppy for a long time. I'm hoping to hear from anyone else who has one. I'd like to use "pointy bullets" in it but not an overly hot round as I don't wanna hurt the ole girl..... A scope is not in the picture as this vintage 219 does not have slots for one, plus it's just too good lookin to add a "handle" to it. I'll post pictures after I refinish the walnut stock (someone did a not-so-nice refinish job some time ago). Anyone have experience or thoughts about this fine rifle/shotgun?All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Re: OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
Bearhands,
If the stock does not work out, I have a walnut aftermarket stock for this model.
It is plain, but so where the originals.
Had the action, got the stock; never found a barrel.
If the stock does not work out, I have a walnut aftermarket stock for this model.
It is plain, but so where the originals.
Had the action, got the stock; never found a barrel.
Re: OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
Hey thanks Mescalero! I'll certainly remember that!
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Re: OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
Well, I have shot them in .22 Hornet and .30-30 and own a Tenite stocked 94. Every once in a while they come into the shop, usually very worn and long used. You don't see this model in long-time closet condition, i.e. pristine, as they were bought to be used and were.
Sincerely,
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
Re: OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
I would say they have racked up an impressive success ratio.
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Re: OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
Congratulation on a really fine little single shot 30-30. I saw alot of them in the woods when I was growing up. By the time I decided I needed one they were already scarce.
JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
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Re: OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
Gentlemen,
Thanks for the good words and commentary!...... I'm off to the range to see what I can do with it...... report to follow!
Thanks for the good words and commentary!...... I'm off to the range to see what I can do with it...... report to follow!
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Re: OT- 30-30 Christmas Present
Well.... a bit of disappointment and some joy......
The firing pin seems to be striking too softly
I had to fire each round at least twice...... the third round..... I gave up after 4 tries. I guess I'll have to take it to someone who's a bit familiar w/ the set up.
The good news is... the two that fired we're 1/2" apart with one dead center bullseye. (mind you @ 25 yrds).... After the pin or spring or whatever is fixed, I'll move to 50, then 100. I'm hoping that it's just a little "goo" that is preventing the pin from completing it's task!
The firing pin seems to be striking too softly
I had to fire each round at least twice...... the third round..... I gave up after 4 tries. I guess I'll have to take it to someone who's a bit familiar w/ the set up.The good news is... the two that fired we're 1/2" apart with one dead center bullseye.
(mind you @ 25 yrds).... After the pin or spring or whatever is fixed, I'll move to 50, then 100. I'm hoping that it's just a little "goo" that is preventing the pin from completing it's task!All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson