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September 21, 2005, 12:37 PM | #1 |
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Westpoint/Savage Mod 489
I got this .22 S,L,LR, lever action, single shot, for next to nothing. I am curious about it's history, Serial #C2397xx. As we all know Savage keeps no history on their products so I'm hoping you can help. It's a great little shooter and trainer.
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September 22, 2005, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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This is slow going...
"WESTPOINT Tradename on arms made by Savage for Cotter & Company" "The history of True Value began with John Cotter. Our founder worked in a retail store beginning at age 12 and built his experience over the next 32 years before creating Cotter & Company. He established the hardware co-op in 1948 with 25 retail members. In 1997, Servistar/Coast to Coast merged with Cotter & Company to form TruServ. In 2005, to leverage the strength and recognition of our leading consumer brand, TruServ was renamed True Value Company." Like I said, this is slow going. Sometime between '48 and '97. Now what to do to narrow it down? Hmmm. Got a picture or two of the gun? John |
September 22, 2005, 02:06 PM | #3 |
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Hey, the Hooisiergunworks site lists...
Cotter & Co. 489 Savage 89 ...they don't list anything under Westpoint. Grrrr, missed that when I looked yesterday. John...I don't keep reference books at the office...Savage 89??? (Or maybe it's a Stevens 89. I can't remember, but it's the same company.) |
September 22, 2005, 02:45 PM | #4 |
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Got some info elsewhere, Westpoint was made by Cotter & Co. Thank you for your help, it was made around 1976-1989.
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