The mag boxes that attach to the underside of the action are called "Stagger Feed" actions. The mags for them must have tags that fit into the slots you described on your model 110. Therefore, your model 110 is a stagger feed.
Your model 10 is a "Center Feed" action. It requires a Center Feed box mag that attaches to the stock, inside the mag well. It will not have those tabs on either end of the box. The one you describe that you got from Jack First is a stagger feed blind mag Box. Those tabs or brackets on the ends of the box are for attaching it to the underside of a Stagger Feed model like your 110. It definitely will not work with your center feed model.
If I were you, I would call them back, explain that they sent you a staggerfeed blind mag box and spring and follower and would like to exchange it for a Center Feed model. If they don't know the difference, ask for your money back and order one from Savage Customer Service. About $25-35. They won't be open till about Jan 4th, though.
I am tired, and I don't think I am explaining this as well as I should, but, basically, you are correct. You got the wrong mag box and it won't work on your center feed action. The gal you talked to is mistaken. Frankly speaking, she does not know what she is talking about and that is not a good thing. Anyone who deals with Savage parts should know and understand the difference. It's a pretty fundamental and elementary detail about Savage that must be understood. Personally, I would not do business with someone who does not know any better than that. It's perfectly understandable that YOU might not know the difference, but entirely inexcusable that she would not, especially when you explained that is does not appear to be right to you.
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