Old Savage Safe to shoot??

[GMB]

I purchased a 1899 Savage that was manufactured in 1907 the Gun is in about 75 to 80%. Most of the bluing is gone on the reciever 90% of blueing is still on the barrel. The inside of the action is pristene the rifling is very good and sharp. Crown is in good shape. There is a slight crack about 2" long on one side & back of the tang. Action & wood is all very tight. The gun is chambered for 30-30. Is it safe to fire 30-30 leverevolution ammo in this old of a Savage. The barrel is marked SAVAGE HI-PRESSURE STEEL.
Thanks,

GMB

P.S. I am new here. First post.

[dsculley]

The best advice I can give you is to take the rifle to a competent gunsmith and have them inspect it.

[Mad Dog]

I'd go for it if the serial number is over 110,000, thats when they started heat treating the receivers. Under 110 and I'd worry about the leverevolutions a bit, they pack a few more ponies.

[jonbearman]

Just shoot standard ammo through an antique like what you have.No sense in turning it into a parts gun for a selling gimmick for speed.The 30-30 is powerful enough to set a white tail on its hinny instantly with reasonable shot placement.Forget the speed as it doesnt even matter in that cartridge.You can get the stock fixed with out a doubt.