Savage 72

[plinkin]

Hey guys. There has been a Savage 72 sitting on the shelf of a local gun shop for over a month. They want $199 for it. I think it is a bit rich. I would think $150-$175. I keep fondling it and I really like it. I should buy it but this gun shop and I have stopped dealing with the exception of things in the bargain bin.

Doggone it I like this thing though. Now is this a "Crackshot"? It is a falling block, is has the "semi lever" for lack of a better term. My buddy has a Stevens favorite that he kills pests with all the time. I am thinking this would be a sweet shooter with some CCI Quiet22.

Also 2 more questions. How can I determine the production year? I will try to remember to get the serial number tomorrow.

Lastly, and please don't vomit :puke:but is there a way to scope this thing? Has anyone seen a 3/8" dovetail base to take the place of the rear sight and mount a scope?

I wouldn't do this if it indeed was an older model. On top of the octagon barrel it says Savage 72. I just think it would be a fun gun and squirrel rifle.

[J.Baker]

Blue Book fo Gun Values states they were made from 1972-89, but my catalog collection shows it disappearing after the 1987 model year. Up until 1985 the catalogs specifically stated case colored frame, but after that there's no mention in the verbage about the frame finish and I can't tell from the photo's in the 85-87 catalogs if they're still case colored or if they went to a black finish like they did on the SxS shotguns and Model 24's. It's not terribly old or what I would consider a prized collectable as of yet, but it's still collectable as they weren't a high volume seller like the bolt-actions and semi-auto's were.

As for price, $199 isn't far off the mark - especially if you factor in that the Stevens Favorite has been discontinued for a couple years now. If you like it and want it I wouldn't sweat the $25 difference in your opinion on what the price should be.

[chrisheile]

I bought it if you are referring to the Keystone Armory.

[plinkin]

I bought it if you are referring to the Keystone Armory.

Well please let us know how you like it. I would have bought it had it been at Edinboro Outdoors.

[plinkin]

Out of curiosity did you buy it and then find this thread or did you see the thread and then find the gun?

[chrisheile]

Out of curiosity did you buy it and then find this thread or did you see the thread and then find the gun?

I found the thread afterward. It's actually on layaway. I was planning to buy a 22 but now pay $200 for one. Should be able to pick it up pretty soon though.

I try to buy from Edinboro Outdoors too. I have not had trouble with Keystone but like chatting with Ken, Jim and Andy at Edinboro Outdoors. Sounds like you have had trouble at Keystone. Send me a PM and tell me about it (unless you just want to post it here).

Chris

[chrisheile]

I was just looking for a simple, used, single-shot bolt with iron sights for grandchildren to use in a few years. This thing is just so cool and has so much character that I couldn't pass it up.

[plinkin]

How does it shoot? I really was falling in love with it. I actually was going to go in early yesterday and get it but I was holding out hope to figure out how to scope it. If you could, maybe post part of the serial number for someone to determine its year. Thx

[chrisheile]

I will let you know how it shoots when I pick it up as I was planning on a $150 gun as opposed to a $200 one.

[plinkin]

I will let you know how it shoots when I pick it up as I was planning on a $150 gun as opposed to a $200 one.
But you couldn't help yourself, could ya? Its OK you saved me from doing it.

[plinkin]

I was just looking for a simple, used, single-shot bolt with iron sights for grandchildren to use in a few years. This thing is just so cool and has so much character that I couldn't pass it up.

How does this thing shoot?

[chrisheile]

I am picking it up today. I'll know by tonight.

[plinkin]

I am picking it up today. I'll know by tonight.

I have uncanny timing. Post some pics for MrF if you can or know how to.

[chrisheile]

It shoots very nicely. Need to touch up the front blade with some site glow, finish cleaning tomorrow then finish with some Eezox. iwill get pics up in a few days

[plinkin]

It shoots very nicely. Need to touch up the front blade with some site glow, finish cleaning tomorrow then finish with some Eezox. iwill get pics up in a few days

Glad to hear/read it.

[chrisheile]

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