Savage NRA 19

Bolichek · May 17, 2013, 09:47 PM

I just acquired a SAvage NRA 19 in 22 cal. With original magazine. It is in really good condition, but it must be pretty old. Is it safe to shoot?

Romeo 33 Delta · May 18, 2013, 12:03 AM

ABSOLUTELY ... I have a goodly number of the Savages from that era. A couple 19s, 23s, 23As, 23AAs and they are sweet, old rifles ... from the way-back time.

Clean it up and enjoy your new time machine! (and tell us how she shoots)

Art Eatman · May 18, 2013, 11:47 AM

It is very rare that any .22 rifle is unsafe to shoot. Bolt actions in general are very safe. Whether or not any old rifle functions properly is a matter of past treatment.

Basically, clean your rifle, very lightly oil it against rust and enjoy the shooting.

May 17, 2013, 09:47 PM	#1
Bolichek Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2013 Posts: 3	Savage NRA 19 I just acquired a SAvage NRA 19 in 22 cal. With original magazine. It is in really good condition, but it must be pretty old. Is it safe to shoot?

May 18, 2013, 12:03 AM	#2
Romeo 33 Delta Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Posts: 315	ABSOLUTELY ... I have a goodly number of the Savages from that era. A couple 19s, 23s, 23As, 23AAs and they are sweet, old rifles ... from the way-back time. Clean it up and enjoy your new time machine! (and tell us how she shoots)

May 18, 2013, 11:47 AM	#3
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	It is very rare that any .22 rifle is unsafe to shoot. Bolt actions in general are very safe. Whether or not any old rifle functions properly is a matter of past treatment. Basically, clean your rifle, very lightly oil it against rust and enjoy the shooting.