Model 1919 Experiences?

[ClayBelt]

Put a bid on a Model 1919 recently, and I’m curious as to what people think of them. Additionally, what’s a good optic that would look at home and be easy to mount on one of these (thinking like the long, thin steel ones)? Would be the first serious target rifle I’ve owned, as prior to has been a MagTech and a rechambered Arisaka.

[Big Al1]

Something like this?? savage 1919 - Bing images

[ClayBelt]

Not scoped currently but that is along the lines of what I’m thinking

[Big Al1]

I just found that picture on line, but finding that kind of setup may be difficult. I have altered a Brownells universal dove tail .22 mount to fit the existing holes on top of the receiver that are for a factory peep sight. Rather than drill and tap into an original old gun!! Then mounted a vintage scope to it!

[Pressman]

Big Al1 has the right idea. I did that on my 1922. My 1919 has Lyman sights and will never wear a scope, it's just too darn accurate and fun to shoot as is.

As for a scope, for my needs on the 1922, same gun as a 1919, I need something with an adjustable objective and under 40 mm in diameter.
Ken

[Model24]

3-9x32? Options look like Clearidge, Konus & Leapers. Never heard of Clearidge, but it looks like the best.

[Model24]

Looks like Weaver also made a 3-9x32 AO, recently discontinued. I see one interweb retailer that still carries it (Who knows until you try to order), and one used on Ebay.

I agree that AO is a desirable feature on a 22 rimfire for tiny, close-in quarry. I have an older Leupold and a newer Nikon on mine, but they’re 40mm objectives, and both require a cheek rest.

As far as 2-7x32 AO, it looks like Mueller and Hawke are your options. I have a 2-7x32 Hawke (non-AO) on my 243 Savage 99, and I’ll attest to the quality of that one.

I ignored the economy scopes (Simmons, Tasco, BSA, etc.) in my searches, but any of those might be quite adequate.

[99 K 30-30]

Once upon a time I had one of the largest collection of 1919, 19s, 1922s, 23s there was. 1919 1st variation and 44-40 23 Factory experimental were among the highlights. Went down the road when I discovered R.F. Sedgley sporting rifles.

Older and grayer now.