110E????

[hnts4fun]

What is the Stevens model 110e? I know the Edge and Axis actions are different from 10/110 actions. What about the "E". I'm looking at it from a donor stand point.

Thanks
Matt

[skypilot]

It was very popular around 1975-78+ model year IIRC, and most have an odd action screw spacing compared to the newer models and thus aftermarket hardware is slightly more difficult to find. I believe the E is the action model designation but if modified/upgraded the factory added "J" on the action instead of a full model designation change.

Maybe an 'spert on older Savages will comment and enlighten us.

[hnts4fun]

Skypilot,

I appreciate your response.

Matt

[skypilot]

Matt,

Sorry, I thought some more and looked at an old 110e seriesK and I believe the action spacing determines the 'J" I mentioned.
Something about the way Savage had some 110s in long action and some in short action years back and also some long actions with short action mags, which make it hard to restock.

Anyway, just trying to help and not get you too confused with memory recall. lol

[hnts4fun]

I've spent a couple of hours reading through a number of threads on the subject, which I guess I should have done before starting one of my own.

Some bits and pieces:

The "E" designated rifles most likely have 4.522 action screw spacing, which makes them 1st generation short actions, also referred to as "intermediate short actions"

My reason for wanting to know about a 110 E was whether or not the action was as suitable as a modern Savage action for building an accurate rifle. It sounds as if the oddball spacing makes it somewhat of a challenge to find an aftermarket stock for. The most notable exception being Boyds. I'm okay with the factory wood because I'd like to play around with DIY camo paint. Most posts I read seemed to indicate this action is suitable to build upon.

I see these "E" rifles for sale from time to time; and usually at a very good price.

Just wondering is all :)

Thanks

[Blue Avenger]

E was commonly used for economy. bare basic gun.

J was the time period designation for some running changes made to the 110. It also happens to be the same time as the intermediate action was introduced. One of my guns is a 7mm rem mag J action. not just the short ones got the stamp.

[hnts4fun]

A question for Blue Avenger or anyone else with the answer:

When was the 110E most recently produced; or are they still in production?

Back in April I read an excellent thread by MrFurious titled Savage Action Lengths. According to the thread the intermediate length actions, or 4.522" between action screws, was last produced in 1987.

The problem I have is that there are not very many admitted Savage enthusiasts in my neck of the woods so I can't gather up a handful of 110E's and measure the action screw spacing. I'm trying to make buying decisions for projects based on online price & availability. Does anyone know if the 110E exists in the actual Savage long action, 5.062"?

Thanks!