Hey everyone, new member from South Florida. I just picked up an older 111 in trade, it's chambered in .30-06, and serial numbered F4535xx. I read the FAQ's, and know that I can narrow down the manufacture date between 1988-95, and have sent a request for more info to Savage.

One thing I'd like some info on is the bases. This gun has weaver style bases that are part of the receiver; I read that some came that way, and others came silver soldered on. These are for sure part of the receiver. Does anyone have those model? Do the bases work out well? Here's a couple pics. The rings are marked Savage.