Model 12 question....

mbabc · 12-24-2010, 11:57 PM

Hi folks, new boy here...

I've an eye on a Savage 12 varminter low profile model # 17765. It's a left hand 204 and I guess it 'new old stock' since I can't find it on the savage web. I'm guess it's similar to the 12 VLP DBM Left Hand # 18473. Any ideas on how old it might be or what the difference might be on the new model.

Thanks & merry Christmas,
Mark B. in KY.

**rcinit** · 12-25-2010, 01:43 AM

If I'm not mistaken, it's the older VLP without a Detachable box Magazine.

**Armed in Utah** · 12-25-2010, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by rcinit

If I'm not mistaken, it's the older VLP without a Detachable box Magazine.

yept.......

mbabc · 12-25-2010, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by rcinit

If I'm not mistaken, it's the older VLP without a Detachable box Magazine.

But it does have an internal 4 round magazine? When was it discontinued? I did find an older online pdf catalog which has the 17765 listed, but not too much info...

www.endesfirearms.com/uploads/WebSavageStevens.pdf

**rcinit** · 12-25-2010, 02:42 PM

Yes it has the internal 4rd magazine. I'm pretty sure it has the same action and barrel. It's a very nice rifle. I have two of the Model VLP DBMs. The price of them has gone up at least $100 since I bought mine. So if the price is right, I wouldn't let the fact that it has an internal magazine vs a DBM stop me from buying it.