Other very early 110's out there?

[mikebritton]

Only markings on the barrel are Proof tested cal.30-06

and then an oval with SP inside. And then an X very near the front edge of the barrel nut.

The action is a left hand marked Savage Arms Corporation on the front ring is Savage On the other side of the front ring is 2099X
Chicopee Falls Mass USA Model 110L
The barrel has the swell for the rear sight, but no dovetail cut. No holes for a front sight, but the action is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. I was told that early in production Savage sold barreled actions without wood for custom stock makers.
This makes sense to me as the action is inletted into a beautiful slim classic stock with 20 line cut checkering.

[PhilC]

Only markings on the barrel are Proof tested cal.30-06

and then an oval with SP inside. And then an X very near the front edge of the barrel nut.

The action is a left hand marked Savage Arms Corporation on the front ring is Savage On the other side of the front ring is 2099X
Chicopee Falls Mass USA Model 110L
The barrel has the swell for the rear sight, but no dovetail cut. No holes for a front sight, but the action is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. I was told that early in production Savage sold barreled actions without wood for custom stock makers.
This makes sense to me as the action is inletted into a beautiful slim classic stock with 20 line cut checkering.

Hmm, am wondering if that may be a replacement barrel since it doesn't have the inspector stamp, rear sight dovetail, and not drilled/tapped for front sight base.

[mikebritton]

Would it have the machined "lump" for the rear sight if it was a replacement?

[PhilC]

Back in the day nothing would surprise me. If you have the ability to do so, some pictures would be intriguing.

[mikebritton]

Sorry, I have this thing about having to pay to post pictures.....

[Dave Hoback]

Sorry, I have this thing about having to pay to post pictures.....

Don’t need to. You can host the pics on Imgbb. https://imgbb.com/
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[yobuck]

I had early lefty Savage 06 in a premier grade.
I also bought a lefty barreled action in 300 Win mag and installed a Fajian laminated stock on it.
As i recall the barreled action was about $90 in the 60s.