Is this a 1895 savage lever action?

[Thundersnow70]

So I accidentally bought a savage rifle. After some web searching I think I have a 1895 chambered in 303 savage. The serial number is 71xx. It has the hole in the top of the bolt that shows safe or cooked. The furniture isn't the best. Has had the forearm repaired, some missing bits and a couple cracks. It needs a good cleaning and the furniture stabilized. The bore looks great in my rank amature opinion, especially considering how the wood looks. Looking for verification and ideas on the stock and forearm. Thanks in advance. And I'll post pics as soon as I figure out how.

[Thundersnow70]

I was just reading the "how to post a picture" thread and I don't have that skill set. That's a bummer since I wanted to show you guys this rifle. Might have to track down a 12 year old to help. Sorry.

[Dave Hoback]

Use this 3rd party pic hosting. It’s very easy. No sign up or email. Just upload your pics then click the picture & Copy the BBCode link from those listed. Finally Post the link right here in the thread. In a post. It will post as a link, but show up as the full picture. https://imgbb.com/

If your still having trouble you can email me the pics & I’ll gladly post them for you. davidhoback1@Gmail.com

[Big Al1]

With the hole in the bolt, sure sounds like an 1895! Here's a link toa buch of 1895 pictures, maybe that will help you ID it! 1895 savage - Search Images (bing.com)

[Dave Hoback]

I agree. If it has that hole to peep through showing S (Safe) or C (Cocked), I would agree it’s a true 1895. Pretty cool.

Here is a video tutorial of full disassembly/assembly of an 1899. While they are not exact, they are quite similar. Long video & has a good bit of info.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIIzXJFwPSY

[Thundersnow70]

I agree. If it has that hole to peep through showing S (Safe) or C (Cocked), I would agree it’s a true 1895. Pretty cool.

Here is a video tutorial of full disassembly/assembly of an 1899. While they are not exact, they are quite similar. Long video & has a good bit of info.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIIzXJFwPSY

I emailed you some pictures Dave. I appreciate you offering to post them. Let me know if you get them. Thanks

[Dave Hoback]

Here are the pictures from our new member. I’ll say indeed you have yourself a true 1895. Bit rough on the edges, but rare a more rare piece. Great pics my friend.

[Dave Hoback]

You can go a couple different routes. If you simply want it to be nice I’m sure you can purchase new hardwood furniture & stock. If you wish to keep the original wood, there is a technique in using epoxy mixed with sawdust. Sand down & clean the wood then fill the voids & cracks with the sawdust/epoxy mix. Let it cure & sand flat. Then refinish to your liking. The metal has normal age rust & pitting. 0000 steel wool & oil will take care of the rust, while preserving the little bluing still there & the natural patina that has formed over the years. But personally, I would strip it down to parts to a complete strip of rust/tarnish/old bluing (what little is left). Then I would re-blue it myself.