Savage model 219 ss break open

Nitescout · January 5, 2016, 05:55 PM

does anyone have a pic of this rifle??? a friend of mine found one at a recent gun show...It`s in 30-30 win. caliber. since I like all things 30-30 I`m interested.

Drm50 · January 5, 2016, 11:13 PM

I don't have pic right now. Buddy of mine is nut on them. He just bought a
219 in 22 Hornet, with mechanical problems. I will be working on it this
weekend. Will post pic then. He must have a dozen different ones in several
calibres.

Nitescout · January 6, 2016, 12:02 AM

Thanks, Drm50,

I`m glad someone knew what I was talking about...I`m 66 years old and have been nuts about guns for more than I can remember. I`ve never heard of this
model.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · January 6, 2016, 12:34 AM

Seen a few over the years. Held one up to my shoulder once. Well built single shot savage. Points pretty good. No doubt it resembled a Stevens single shot shotgun. For a time I was wanting one. But gave up the chase as there kind of scarce and command a premium price more often than not. The only calibers I've seen were those in 30-30. If I wanted a single shot deer rifle. The 219 would be my first choice no doubt about it. Great rifle for cast or Black powder shoot'in since it is a break action receiver.

Scorch · January 6, 2016, 04:14 AM

I sold one just last year. It is built on the same action as the 220 single shot shotgun, a hammerless, break-open, single-shot action. The one I sold shot well, and it was kinda pretty, but the trigger was awful and it takes a one-piece Weaver base.

**Mike Irwin** · January 8, 2016, 07:26 AM

I don't have a picture of one, but I do have one in my gun safe, given to me by a friend some years ago.

Google Savage 219 and you'll come up with a bunch of pictures.

NEVER dry fire one. You'll break the firing pin.

Nitescout · January 8, 2016, 05:45 PM

Thanks, Mike...I`m going to google it now!

jaguarxk120 · January 8, 2016, 06:52 PM

The ejector on my 30-30 will throw brass a country mile.

Fun gun, shoots well with the Lyman 31141 cast bullet.

Nitescout · January 8, 2016, 07:35 PM

Hold on to your guns, boys!

I just checked online auctions on Gunbroker...Only 2...and 1 receiver. The re barreled and refinished rifle was started at $550...the other appeared to be a nice original shooter, was started at $249.

while there are hundreds of Winchester, and Marlin lever guns. only the 2
savage single shots.

**Mike Irwin** · January 8, 2016, 10:48 PM

There were a number of different chamberings offered for the 219, including .30-30, .22 Hornet, 12 gauge, and I believe 20 gauge.

There are also reports of .32-20 and .25-20 barrels having been offered, but no one I know has ever seen one.

The gun was made in two models, both called the .219. The earlier ones I believe had an extractor, and the later ones had an auto ejector.

The newer barrels will work on the older guns, but not in reverse.

At least I think I have all that correct.

Nitescout · January 31, 2016, 04:18 PM

I went to the R-K gun show in Wichita yesterday..

I bought a nice M-94 30-30 mfg. 1946 or 1947...$550 is better than $1200 for one made in Japan.

but my prized purchase is a Savage m220 in .410..really nice condition...really nice case colors on the receiver. It was only $140... I`m still looking for a 219 in 30-30

I had a good day !!!

natman · February 2, 2016, 09:58 PM

The 219 was a neat light rifle. I still see them from time to time at gunshows.

January 5, 2016, 05:55 PM	#1
Nitescout Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2015 Location: central kansas Posts: 119	Savage model 219 ss break open does anyone have a pic of this rifle??? a friend of mine found one at a recent gun show...It`s in 30-30 win. caliber. since I like all things 30-30 I`m interested.

January 6, 2016, 04:14 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I sold one just last year. It is built on the same action as the 220 single shot shotgun, a hammerless, break-open, single-shot action. The one I sold shot well, and it was kinda pretty, but the trigger was awful and it takes a one-piece Weaver base. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 8, 2016, 07:26 AM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	I don't have a picture of one, but I do have one in my gun safe, given to me by a friend some years ago. Google Savage 219 and you'll come up with a bunch of pictures. NEVER dry fire one. You'll break the firing pin. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 8, 2016, 10:48 PM	#10
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	There were a number of different chamberings offered for the 219, including .30-30, .22 Hornet, 12 gauge, and I believe 20 gauge. There are also reports of .32-20 and .25-20 barrels having been offered, but no one I know has ever seen one. The gun was made in two models, both called the .219. The earlier ones I believe had an extractor, and the later ones had an auto ejector. The newer barrels will work on the older guns, but not in reverse. At least I think I have all that correct. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 5, 2016, 11:13 PM	#2
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,382	I don't have pic right now. Buddy of mine is nut on them. He just bought a 219 in 22 Hornet, with mechanical problems. I will be working on it this weekend. Will post pic then. He must have a dozen different ones in several calibres.

January 6, 2016, 12:02 AM	#3
Nitescout Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2015 Location: central kansas Posts: 119	Thanks, Drm50, I`m glad someone knew what I was talking about...I`m 66 years old and have been nuts about guns for more than I can remember. I`ve never heard of this model.

January 6, 2016, 12:34 AM	#4
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Seen a few over the years. Held one up to my shoulder once. Well built single shot savage. Points pretty good. No doubt it resembled a Stevens single shot shotgun. For a time I was wanting one. But gave up the chase as there kind of scarce and command a premium price more often than not. The only calibers I've seen were those in 30-30. If I wanted a single shot deer rifle. The 219 would be my first choice no doubt about it. Great rifle for cast or Black powder shoot'in since it is a break action receiver.

January 8, 2016, 05:45 PM	#7
Nitescout Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2015 Location: central kansas Posts: 119	Thanks, Mike...I`m going to google it now!

January 8, 2016, 06:52 PM	#8
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	The ejector on my 30-30 will throw brass a country mile. Fun gun, shoots well with the Lyman 31141 cast bullet.

January 8, 2016, 07:35 PM	#9
Nitescout Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2015 Location: central kansas Posts: 119	Hold on to your guns, boys! I just checked online auctions on Gunbroker...Only 2...and 1 receiver. The re barreled and refinished rifle was started at $550...the other appeared to be a nice original shooter, was started at $249. while there are hundreds of Winchester, and Marlin lever guns. only the 2 savage single shots.

January 31, 2016, 04:18 PM	#11
Nitescout Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2015 Location: central kansas Posts: 119	I went to the R-K gun show in Wichita yesterday.. I bought a nice M-94 30-30 mfg. 1946 or 1947...$550 is better than $1200 for one made in Japan. but my prized purchase is a Savage m220 in .410..really nice condition...really nice case colors on the receiver. It was only $140... I`m still looking for a 219 in 30-30 I had a good day !!!

February 2, 2016, 09:58 PM	#12
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	The 219 was a neat light rifle. I still see them from time to time at gunshows.