DESCRIPTION: One of the kind Savage experimental bolt action rifle! Serial# 001! There is no information on this rifle available in known to me Savage reference literature. The rifle was, most likely, manufactured during the World War One. The style of the rifle copies the lines of US M.1903 Springfield rifles. Walnut stock with finger grooves and without a pistol grip. Full length handguard. The caliber seems to be 7 x 57 mm, rimless (7 mm Mauser). The left side of the buttstock displays a brass disc with following markings, "Savage Arms Co., 7 m-m". The serial number ("001") is stamped only on the left side of the receiver ring. There are some proof marks stamped near the serial number ("Two Crossed Lances", somewhat similar to British military acceptance markings). No other markings are present on the rifle. This may lead to the conclusion that the rifle was offered to the British military during the Great War, or at least, was indented for some kind of British military trials. On the other hand, the choice of the caliber, may indicate that the rifle was offered for sale in Latin America. The bolt and nosecap are missing from the rifle. The rifle features very sturdy, military style bolt action. In fact, the latter is very similar to the action utilized in Savage Model 1920 rifle, just the bolt seems to be slightly longer. This rifle may be a predecessor of Savage Model 1920! Complete with a bit unusual cleaning rod, which seems to be original to the rifle. The rear sight ladder displays following wording, "Marked for Yards Meters or Paces as Desired". Two sling swivels. One barrel band. Steel buttplate with horizontal grooves. Overall length: 43.75 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch. CONDITION: The rifle would be in excellent condition, if not for missing parts. 98% of original blue finish is still remaining on metal. Some finish is turning to brownish color (mainly on the barrel band). There is a few spots of light patina on the buttplate. Nice, smooth stock in original finish, with some handling marks, scratches and light dings. No cracks in wood. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Excellent+ bore with strong and shiny rifling. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. One of the kind Savage experimental bolt action rifle from the time of the Great War! Serial# 001.
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