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    Savage Model 340 30/30 Bolt Action


    I have a Savage 340 30/30 Bolt Action and for what I have read that if there is no serial number it will be pre-68. Mine does not have any letter designation after the Mod 340 and I have taken the action out of the stock and have found no sign of a serial number.

    Question is seeing there is no serial numbers are there any markings that one could get the DOB in this case?

    Thanks for any help here....
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    See if you can find a date code on it somewhere, it will be a small oval with a number and a letter inside of it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mad Dog View Post
    See if you can find a date code on it somewhere, it will be a small oval with a number and a letter inside of it.
    Hey Mad Dog thanks for the info. I will take the stock back off and look it over real good and post what I find!

    Thanks again
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    Took the action out of the stock and did not find any hint of a serial number or any other stampings on the action.
    It does have a side mount scope on it, and I called myself looking there when I had the mount off but did not remember seeing any markings there.
    I will have to pull the mount off again and take a look there again...
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    If there are no markings on it anywhere then it was made before 1949.

    It's an old one that's for sure.
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    WOW that old? I was under the impression they did not start making them until the mid to late 50's...Good to know.

    I think I'm going to call Savage and see if they can shed some light on this baby!

    Thanks again Mad Gog!
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    Here is the very best history on those old rifles I have ever seen

    http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Gun%..._bolt_act.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by fla9-40 View Post
    I think I'm going to call Savage and see if they can shed some light on this baby!
    Wouldn't waste your time calling them, they won't be able to offer any help at all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smokey262 View Post
    Here is the very best history on those old rifles I have ever seen

    http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Gun%..._bolt_act.html

    WOW great site Smokey, I got a lot of good info from there...Thanks!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mad Dog View Post
    Wouldn't waste your time calling them, they won't be able to offer any help at all.
    After reading over the site Smokey posted, I think your right!
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    Great read i was looking for the same info.thanks

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    recently got a 340 Carbine in 30/30.need info on getting a manufacture or ship date.Thanks

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