I am thinking about refinishing this rifle, but have not been able to find out if it has any collector value. The serial number is low B000444, model 842, Series E it is in cal. 30-30;the name on it is Westpoint made in Westfield Mass. It does also say Savage Arms. I have had no luck finding anything out about this weapon. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Savage question?
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According to one of my references, Westpoint was a trade name for firearms manufactured for Cotter & Company by Savage.
The following information is from the Savage Sports Corporation's Website: (www.savagearms.com)
"Q. Where do I find information on older model Savage products?
A. Savage Arms is no longer able to access historical information on older Savage, Stevens, or Fox firearms. This information may be available through John Callahan who is an independent arms historian and is not an employee of Savage Arms. Mr. Callahan does not provide parts, gun smith services or offer a locator service for firearms or parts. Please send a detailed letter with:
-Your name and address
-A phone number where you can be contacted if necessary
-The model and/or serial number if available
-Any other pertinent information
Mr. Callahan will respond with a letter detailing his services. Send the
letter to:
John Callahan
53 Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Q. Are there any reference sources for Savage historical information?
A. Yes, there is a book by Jay Kimmel titled, Savage & Stevens Arms, Collector's History. For more information on where to purchase this book, contact, CoryStevens Publishing, Inc., 15350 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97230, by phone at 503-328-9339, or on the web at www.corystevens.com"
As for restoration or refinishing, my advice is to do nothing until you have accurately ascertained the gun's value. Collectable firearms are graded on their degrees of original bluing, color case hardening, stock finish, etc., and well-intentioned attempts to "improve" them usually result in their value being diminished.
Hope this helps.
Good luck, and good shooting!
The following information is from the Savage Sports Corporation's Website: (www.savagearms.com)
"Q. Where do I find information on older model Savage products?
A. Savage Arms is no longer able to access historical information on older Savage, Stevens, or Fox firearms. This information may be available through John Callahan who is an independent arms historian and is not an employee of Savage Arms. Mr. Callahan does not provide parts, gun smith services or offer a locator service for firearms or parts. Please send a detailed letter with:
-Your name and address
-A phone number where you can be contacted if necessary
-The model and/or serial number if available
-Any other pertinent information
Mr. Callahan will respond with a letter detailing his services. Send the
letter to:
John Callahan
53 Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Q. Are there any reference sources for Savage historical information?
A. Yes, there is a book by Jay Kimmel titled, Savage & Stevens Arms, Collector's History. For more information on where to purchase this book, contact, CoryStevens Publishing, Inc., 15350 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97230, by phone at 503-328-9339, or on the web at www.corystevens.com"
As for restoration or refinishing, my advice is to do nothing until you have accurately ascertained the gun's value. Collectable firearms are graded on their degrees of original bluing, color case hardening, stock finish, etc., and well-intentioned attempts to "improve" them usually result in their value being diminished.
Hope this helps.
Good luck, and good shooting!
Mike Irwin
Staff
That's the bolt-action .30-30, right?
Value is going to be as a shooter, not a collector, so I don't see refinishing being a problem.
Value is going to be as a shooter, not a collector, so I don't see refinishing being a problem.
Steven Mace
New member
Sounds like a contract version of the Savage Model 340?
Steve Mace
Mike Irwin
Staff
Bingo, the 340. I could not for the life of me remember the Savage model number.
Generally, they're good, solid guns. Nothing spectacular, but in .30-30 you do have the advantage of being able to load with spitzer bullets, which will give you better down-range balllistics.
Generally, they're good, solid guns. Nothing spectacular, but in .30-30 you do have the advantage of being able to load with spitzer bullets, which will give you better down-range balllistics.
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