Savage 110 Model Identification

wblackman · 12-23-2014, 12:46 AM

Hello everyone, I was doing some research on a gun I've had for a few years and came across this site. I was hoping the experts might be able to tell me a little more information about what I have.

A little background, this gun was owned by my great grandmother who used to go hunting with my great grandfather regularly in Wyoming. It is a Savage model 110 chambered for .270 Winchester, serial number 8375. They both had 270s and hunted regularly. When she went into assisted living she gave it to me about 14 years ago when I was 13, and I have used it hunting ever since. It has been reliable and accurate.

I used the original Weaver scope she had on it until this season when I decided to upgrade to a more modern optic when I had trouble in dim light (getting old I guess.) After I took off the Weaver I started getting curious about what I really had and started doing some research.

I haven't been able to identify the age by the serial number, but based on a few other posts about cut vs stamped stock and the low serial number I was curious what year it was made. I'm sure it was purchased used and has been well traveled.

As a secondary question, this looks like an oiled stock vs finished, but I'm really not sure what to use to keep the wood in good shape. Linseed oil was what I was going to use, but wanted to check with you all.

Thanks for any and all advice and Merry Christmas!

Wesley

**bootsmcguire** · 12-23-2014, 02:02 AM

You have a pre-1966 Savage 110. Should be made somewhere between 1959-'65, and the only reason I can tell that is the older style bolt head (which was changed to the still current design for the '66 model year) and the large "swell" in the barrel under the rear sight (which was also done away with for the '66 model year). Also the lack of a letter as the first digit of your serial number is a give away as to being of that vintage.

As a side note, being as this is the older version of the 110 being pre-'66, these use a different barrel and bolt head configuration and also have a much different trigger mechanism. They work fine, but are different than the majority of Savage 110's and as such should you ever need replacement parts, this must be kept in mind.

Looks like a great family piece with lots of memories for you, take care of it and it should last your lifetime and then some.

**Mad Dog** · 12-23-2014, 08:53 AM

It's a first year production 110 made in 1958.

**LHitchcox** · 12-23-2014, 09:41 AM

You have a great looking first generation rifle that should be a great shooter. It is not a likely candidate for barrel swapping like the guys here are so famous for, because of the original bolt head and barrel lockup configuration. A gunsmith would have to be involved to switch barrels. I have one just like it that has had a barrel replacement before I got it. It will stay as is in .25-06 as long as I keep the gun.

wblackman · 12-23-2014, 09:48 AM

Thanks everyone. That's something neat I can add to the story when people ask about it. The new Leupold Golden Ring will be the extent of my modifications, it's got a lot of family history so I'll keep it as is.

Do you know the best way to take care of the wood? I wouldn't mind giving it a little protection from the elements since I do hunt with it regularly, but I don't want to alter the finish.

**Fireball** · 12-23-2014, 11:39 AM

Great guns. I've got a bug for the early 110's right now too. I'm finding them to be very nice handling bolt action rifles. I think you've done a good thing the way you've chosen to preserve and hunt the old rifle. Very thoughtful. Carry on.

**Mad Dog** · 12-23-2014, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by wblackman

Do you know the best way to take care of the wood? I wouldn't mind giving it a little protection from the elements since I do hunt with it regularly, but I don't want to alter the finish.

Get some Old West Snake Oil.

**GaCop** · 12-25-2014, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by wblackman

Thanks everyone. That's something neat I can add to the story when people ask about it. The new Leupold Golden Ring will be the extent of my modifications, it's got a lot of family history so I'll keep it as is.

Do you know the best way to take care of the wood? I wouldn't mind giving it a little protection from the elements since I do hunt with it regularly, but I don't want to alter the finish.

Good ole Johnson's Paste Wax works well to protect the wood too.

Lone wolf 5575 · 01-01-2015, 06:45 PM

my sn# is 39xx and I am looking for I pic of the trigger the stock broke when I was shooting and the trigger was never the same thanks for any help http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...tions-about-it to the pic I have

wblackman · 01-01-2015, 09:14 PM

If I take it apart I will try and snap a picture for you.

Lone wolf 5575 · 01-01-2015, 11:10 PM

Thanks i have not shot my 110 in 3 or 4 years because the trigger is just horrible I mean after the stock broke back under my hand when I was shooting and hit the ground I don't know if I'm missing apart or something something broke I was in the a deer stand when it happens so anything is possible I could have missed a little piece in all the grass. I mean right around the grip and when it broke in the back of the gun in the Wood stock into my shoulder with the recoil metal and wood splinters I still don't know why the stock broke right there or how The gunsmith told me maybe it was a double charged around but he didn't know and he said the trigger was fine but to me it don't feel the same as the trigger was before the accident. Thanks again I can't wait to see how your trigger looks compared to mine all these newer triggers are a little different with the Accu trigger.