Identifying a Model 110l

[jmbinjax]

I have a left-hand Model 110 I'm trying to identify.

I'm pretty sure it's a 1st Generation Short Action.

Is there any type of break-down by serial number that I can use to identify the year and/or series? Or, is there a way to make this identification from the rifle itself?

Thanks!

[Uncle Jack]

It would help a bit if you would give us just a clue as to calibre and barrel length and action length. Is it a wood stock or synthetic?

uj

[jmbinjax]

It would help a bit if you would give us just a clue as to calibre and barrel length and action length. Is it a wood stock or synthetic?

uj

Ok, sorry - I thought there might be a quick reference to serial numbers.

• .243 calibre
• Action Length = 3.27
• Distance from center to center of mounting screws = 4.52
• Barrel Length = 24"
• Wood Stock w/checkered pattern

[skypilot]

Yes sir,
It sounds like a 1st gen. See if this link helps you any. http://www.savageshooters.com/conten...Action-Lengths

Cheers

[jmbinjax]

Thanks! I've had it for at least 30 years, since it was given to me by a close family friend. I suspect it's at least 35 years old. It has a five digit serial number beginning with "5" and all numbers. The barrel has "Conlin" stamped on it with "243 underit. Is there any way to find out exactly how old it is and/or what series?

[Admin]

No "series" and it's pre-1968 as that's when they started using the letter prefix on the serial numbers. If it has a modern style bolt then it was made between 1964 and 1968. If it's the older style then it was made between 1958 and 1964.


Modern bolt on right


Modern bolt on bottom


There should also be an inspection stamp somewhere on the barrel by the receiver that has a number and letter inside a circle. The letter indicates the year of production.

J = 1958
K = 1959
L = 1960
M = 1961
N = 1962
P = 1963
R = 1964
S = 1965
T = 1966
U = 1967
V = 1968

I suspect the barrel may be an aftermarket or has been rechambered at some point as the factory wouldn't have stamped Conlin on it. Stevens used to make a Conlin pistol back around the turn of the century but that was long before Savage bought them up. It's most likely a gunsmith's name who did some work to or replaced the barrel somewhere in it's life.

[ellobo]

As for refinishing that old stock, it is a very easy do-it-yourslf project. I will send you a PM for instructions if you like. I have finished dozens of old stocks and flintlock rifle I have built for over 45 yrs. Sandpaper, 0000 steel wool, Paint remover, stain if it isnt walnut and elbow grease is all that is required. Oh, and an old toothbrush to get the old finish out of the checkering after the paint remover has done its deed.

El Lobo

[ellobo]

Go to the home page of this website. There is an excellent article on adjusting the trigger complete with pictures.

El Lobo