What years did Savage manufacture the Revelation 225's for Western Auto?
I recently purchased a Revelation (Western Auto) 225 in 30-30 made in Westfield, Mass. I know it is a Savage 340 and measured a 20" barrel length. I have discovered through old catalogs and sales fliers that the Savage 340's were fitted with 20" barrels from 1964-68. A serial number is located on the right side of the receiver 2664xx. I think I can make out a partial "SP" or maybe "8P" stamped on the barrel along with "29V" and "24V". I assume the "V" stamps are inspectors. It also has a circle "SP" on the bolt handle. I have similar circle "SP" on the barrel of my 1982 Savage 340 series E. I read somewhere that Western Auto had the Revelation 225's manufacured for them from 1962-64. Is this correct? I've been trying to narrow the date of manufacture by Savage.
I am aware of the lack of records and associated obscurity for these early firearms...just thought Savage lovers may provide me with some additional insight on the Revelation.
It IS a sweet shooter with a measured 4-1/2 lb trigger pull and cycles like warm butter...much better than my series E.
Thanks in advance.
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