Pre 1946 Savage model 220 single shot 20 ga - looking for info!

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The fellow at the gun shop measured the bore and said its "slightly larger than modified". Would that make it cylinder bore?

[Eric in NC]

Some place between modified and improved cylinder probably.

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Ok. But safe for slugs and buckshot?

[Blue Avenger]

Stevens 94s could also be a donor for barrels.

[Blue Avenger]

Is "forearm" the same term as the "forend"? The forend on this gun screws in.


there is a screw in them, but is should come off with out removing the screw. you pull down on the tip. there is a spring loaded mechanism held to the wood by the screw you see.
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[Blue Avenger]

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stevens 94 and savage 24 butt stocks also fit.

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Ok, good to know. This is my first and only shotgun and I am pretty happy to have it. I was intending to buy an H&R Pardner when this gun came my way.

[Mad Dog]

Stevens 94s could also be a donor for barrels.


I'm wondering if thats maybe what it originally was and someone put a Savage 220 barrel on it.

220's should just pop on, not screw on like a Stevens 94.

[laportecharlie]

Actually, if the bore is "slightly larger than modified" it would fall between modified and improved modified not improved cyl. Still pretty tight for slugs.
Charlie

[Blue Avenger]

94s all had snap on forends.

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Mad Dog, you may be right. The only marking on the stock is "PA 36" stamped on the end of the butt. If that is the case, its not a $200 gun now, correct? Not that I plan to sell it.

The buttplate I ordered from Numrich was for the Savage 220. Will it fit?

[Blue Avenger]

they were all hand fitted. may be a shade larger or smaller

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Ok, thanks! Its already ordered so we'll just have to see.

Any concerns shooting 000 or 00 buck out of this gun?