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deadin · March 15, 2006, 06:32 PM

I have run across an early octogan barreled M1899 Savage in .303 Sav. There is a lengthwise groove in the top of the receiver ring. (Kind of like the sighting groove on the topstrap of some older pistols)
My question is: Is this original or has somebody been busy with a file.?

Dean

March 15, 2006, 06:32 PM	#1
deadin Junior member Join Date: September 6, 2005 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 1,052	Question on M1899 Savage I have run across an early octogan barreled M1899 Savage in .303 Sav. There is a lengthwise groove in the top of the receiver ring. (Kind of like the sighting groove on the topstrap of some older pistols) My question is: Is this original or has somebody been busy with a file.? Dean