Also looking for confirmation that the gun I have is indeed a model *23a* (it doesn't say 23a anywhere on the gun, but does say it on the clip).

Barrel states: “Manufactured by Savage Arms Corp. Utica NY, USA Patented Nov 28, 1905, Sept 7, 1915, Sept 4, 1917, Nov 20, 1917 – SAVAGE SPORTER”

Clip states “23A. Sporter or NRA Match Rifle. 22 Long Rifle. Savage Arms Corp. Pat – April 28, 1908”

I tried attaching some pictures but for the life of me I can't figure out how to do it on here.