My newly re-acquired vintage 110

[Vintage-bears]

Here are some pics of my old 110 I wanted to share with you guys.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/imagejpg1-2.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/imagejpg1-1.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/imagejpg2.jpg

after reading the info found here on this amazing site, I think this is a 1958 production model?
I read that a "J" on the barrel indicates a 1958.
The rifle is like new. I forgot to take a pic of the butt plate. Appears to be metal and has savage and logo on it.

[Ol' BW]

Cool! :cool:

[strut64]

Any plans for reworking it?? Also, what caliber now?

[Vintage-bears]

I forgot to mention its a 30-06.
im not gonna do anything to the rifle as it is like new.
I will remove and re install the mounts and rings to be sure they are installed properly.

PS: am I right to think its made in 1958?

[Mad Dog]

Yep your right, it's a 1958.

[Vintage-bears]

Thanks mad dog.
I love the rifle. It's such a time capsule and the condition is truly like new.

[Three44s]

That's great ....... keeping it original! With so many newer actions available, why clobber this one up?

Best regards and enjoy!!!

Three 44s

[LHitchcox]

Plus the fact that the first generation rifles used a different bolt/barrel lockup system means that they cannot be easily converted. A gunsmith is necessary when changing barrels. I have a first generation 110L that was rebarreled to .25-06 before I got it. It is also nutless. It will remain as is. There are plenty of newer model actions that will serve for barrel swapping.

[Vintage-bears]

I'm a novice when it comes to rifles and have no desire to change a thing on this one.
I see that lots of 110 owners "rework" their rifles.
Barrell changes, stocks etc....

Is it because these rifles didn't hold up thru the years?
or just personal preference to get more accuracy and personalize the rifle?

[LHitchcox]

The newer models are modded so much not because of any weakness, but because the barrels can be changed by the owner with a couple of tools. There is no expensive trip to the gunsmith to get a new barrel installed. Also, I am left handed and there are some calibers that are hard to impossible to get on a left hand rifle. I simply acquire the barrel in the caliber of choice and install it myself.

[Vintage-bears]

I gotcha.
Very informative and enjoyable site.

[Fireball]

Love them old 110's, they are slim and nice, good checkering.

[GaCop]

Love them old 110's, they are slim and nice, good checkering. Agreed, the workmanship on the older rifles is superb!

[Vintage-bears]

Yes it's a very slim and surprisingly light rifle.
As mentioned, the checkering is fine and tight and really nice.
I love the "bulge" in the barrel. Looks so savage!
Ill post more pics of the entire rifle when I can.
love this site!
Bravo

[Vintage-bears]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/imagejpg8.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/imagejpg7.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/imagejpg2-1.jpg

[Vintage-bears]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/imagejpg3.jpg

[Vintage-bears]

This is the measurement from the muzzle back.

[Fireball]

Wonderful rifles.

[Vintage-bears]

My plan is to sight her in for November hunting season.
Its my intention to remove and re install same mounts and rings pictured with Nikon scope. It's only temporarily mounted in photos.
I posted lots of pictures on page 1 and would like your thoughts about this vintage rifle.
I have no plans to modify this rifle in any way other than proper scope mounting. Also, I pictured barrel length with tape measure.
Is this a standard length barrel?
Thanks savageshooters!

Philip

[tbartley]

And looking at that beautiful 1958 rifle yields a couple subtle items of interest...the barrel nut and bolt release remained the same for years until someone decided they needed to be redesigned. What happened to, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Like you friend, I would keep it as is...no changes/mods for that rifle. It'll be worth a good chunk o' change someday.

I believe it's a standard 22" barrel, but I may be corrected from the more knowledgeable folks on this site.