If it was made in 1906 then I'd guess it was a model 1903 as the 1914's weren't even being made yet, that's how they got the name model 1914.
If it was made in 1906 then I'd guess it was a model 1903 as the 1914's weren't even being made yet, that's how they got the name model 1914.
Savage- "never say never".
Oh, but that would make it that much more rare..... Have someone look it over. It may ruin more than the sentimental value of it to have it re finished. Bringing it back to original condition will actually ruin any collectiblity it may have in its current condition. Some collectors will not touch a gun that has been redone.
MD, I thought the same as you at first but he mentions a part that sounds like a lifter - so = 1914. The 1914 was based on the 1903 and all have the Dec. 25, 1906 patent date on the barrels, that is where the 1906 date comes from, it's also where the 'Model 1906' Savage reference keeps coming from when there was no Model 1906.
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