Originally Posted by
bootsmcguire
Just to add to what stangfish has said, here is a basic summary of identifying a Savage:
Short Actions are 2-digit numbers, Long Actions are 3 Digit Numbers
10/110 - Old Designation Sporter Series, Current Designation Law Enforcement Series
11/111 - Current Designation Sporter Series
12/112 - Varmint Series (Some models available in Stainless)
14/114 - Classic Series (High Luster Blue sometimes also SS, High Grade Wood Stocks)
16/116 - Weather Warrior Series (SS, Synthetic, Sporter & Mag Contoured Barrels)
Target Action Guns ( 12 F/TR, 12 F-Class, 12 Palma, Etc.)
Mod. 25 & 40 - Light Vamint Series
Axis - Entry Level Sporter with DBM (all the same action length, but different from 10/110 to 16/116 series')
Stevens 200 - Same as 11/111 except no Accutrigger (old style side bolt release only)
10/110, 11/111, 12/112, 14,114, 16/116 Series' Action Lengths:
Short Action: Staggerfeed Mag = 4.27" screw spacing,
Centerfeed Mag = 4.40" screw spacing
Intermediate Action: Staggerfeed Mag, 4.522" screw spacing, often called "J Series"
Long Action: Staggerfeed Mag = 5.062" screw spacing
Centerfeed Mag = 5.062" screw spacing
PTA action: Same size as Short action, has 3 action screws, 3.44" or 4.40" spacing
Shank size is normally the small/standard shank (1.055"-20TPI) unless it is a PTA based action or chambered for a WSM, SAUM, RUM, or H&H based caliber. These are the Large Shank (1.125"-20TPI). However there are exceptions depending on age of the gun as early WSMs were Small Shank. 99% of the time the above applies but best to measure to know for sure.
The Axis, 25, and 40 all have different action types then the rest and as such parts are generally not compatible, except Axis barrels are compatable with standard shank Savage. Axis Triggers can be modified to work with the Accu-trigger and there are now aftermarket choices.
AK - Adjustable Muzzle Brake
B - Laminate Stock
BT - Laminated Thumbhole Stock
C - Clip (Detachable Box Magazine)
F - Synthetic Stock
G - Hardwood Stock
H - Hinged Floorplate
K - Non-adjustable Muzzle Brake
L - Left Hand
ML - Muzzleloader
NS - No Sights
P - Police
SS - Stainless Steel
SR - Supressor Ready (Threaded Muzzle)
T - (Rimfire) Peep Sights
V - Long-Range (Heavy Barrel)
XP - Package Gun
Y - Youth
Now on the 10 thru 116 guns, most the newer guns are going to the bottom bolt release and have centerfeed magazines. The older ones have the side release and were made with centerfeed magazines and Staggerfeed magazines (older and no longer made). However there are certain new models that still retain the side bolt release (example: The Hog Hunter series).
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