SAVAGE/STEVENS Model 325B BOLT ACTION .30-30 Caliber SPORTING Rifle C&R Late 1940s DEER HUNTING Repeating Rifle

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SAVAGE/STEVENS Model 325B BOLT ACTION .30-30 Caliber SPORTING Rifle C&R  

Late 1940s DEER HUNTING Repeating Rifle

Here we present a C&R Stevens/Savage Model 325B Bolt Action Rifle, made in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts with this series having a production run between 1947 and 1950. Stevens was purchased by the Savage Arms Company on April 1, 1920, with Stevens operating as a subsidiary of Savage, but in a semi-independent status until 1942. This merger made Savage the largest producer of arms in the United States at the time. The founder of Savage Arms, Arthur W. Savage was a restless and very productive sort who did a little bit of everything during his lifetime. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica to British parents in 1857. He went to school in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States and then in the UK. From there he moved about until he found himself in Australia looking for precious stones, exploring, homesteading and running cattle. He married and started his family (8 children) there before moving to Jamaica to try his hand at agriculture. Some sources say that he grew coffee and some bananas; likely, it was both. Moving on from there, he managed the Utica Belt Line Railroad in New York. In the meantime, he was tinkering with firearms design. By 1894, he seemed to have found his niche and founded his namesake company.

Going up against the likes of Winchester, Savage began his firearms line with a lever action rifle, the Model 1895. His Model 1899 is perhaps his most endearing. The cartridges and detachable rotary magazine he developed are two of his most lasting impacts in the firearms industry today. True to character he sold out of the company in about 1905 and moved to California, where he founded the highly successful Savage Tire Company and continued to dabble in firearms.

This would have been the rifle that probably took its fair share of deer over the years.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish. Robust action. Bright, nicely rifled bore. Solid stock with an average amount of wear. Sharp markings.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 21 inches.

Caliber:  .30-30 Win.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$900
#226772