I'm new to the forum but have been looking over post for sometime and in particular the post on the model 1903.
I hope someone can answer my question. I have a very nice model 1903 that appears to be completely original. The serial number is 139xxx and it is marked on the barrel with the Dec. 26, 1906 patent and 22s, l, and lr. It has the metal butt plate with the Savage logo showing very well. My question relates to barrel length. Most I've seen on the internet gun sites have a 24" octagon barrel. Mine has a 26" octagon barrel. Does anyone know how many 26" barrels were made? By the way I've measured it several times and it's definitely a full 26". Thanks for any help.