Savage Rifles
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:04 pmThe Savage Arms company was founded in year 1894 by Arthur Savage in New York. He was the inventor of the first “hammerless” lever action rifle with the entire mechanism enclosed in a high-quality steel receiver. This rifle became known as the Model 99 and offered Arthur the possibility to develop his company further more. By the year 1919, the Savage Arms company was producing very powerful rifles as well as pistols, 22 caliber rifles and ammunition.
During the Great War, the Savage company merged with Driggs-Seabury Ordnance Company and manufactured Lewis machine guns. Later on, in 1920 the company acquired Stevens Arms, company that was associated with the very popular barrel maker, Harry Pope. The Savage Arms became the largest firearm company in the world by acquiring the assets of Crescent Firearms, A.H. Fox, Page Lewis Company and Davis-Warner Arms.
Over the years, the company became a “consumer sensitive” manufacturer due to the fact that they have adopted suggestions, ideas and advice given by firearm users. They spent a great deal of time in the field with hunters, listening them, talking with guides and also comparing notes with industry writers which gave them the possibility to manufacture rifles that match up to the needs of the hunters.
In their long and successful history, the Savage Arms company produced many popular rifles that are still used by hunters around the world. We will now offer you three of the most popular rifles ever produced by the manufacturer. We will start with a discontinued model that has the longest history among all Savage models.
Savage Model 99
The Savage Model 99 is considered to be one of the most precious jewels in the entire history of firearms produced in the United States. The rifle offered a truly unique design when first introduced in the 1890s by Arthur Savage. This rifle was designed by Savage in the hope of winning a contract with the war department. This rifle is one of the most finest hunting rifles used for hunting North American game and its popularity is still very high although the model was discontinued.
Most of these rifles were not drilled and tapped for scope mounts until the end of the 1950s. The early models were manufactured with a straight grip stock and slim Schnable fore end. Later, the models had a pistol grip stock and a rounded fore end tip. Regarding cartridges, they were far ahead of their time, just like the rifle. At first, the rifle was initially offered with a .303 Savage. Next in line was the .22 High Power (developed by Charles Newton). The first commercial cartridge that would offer a muzzle velocity of 3000fps that was introduced was the .250 Savage (.250-3000). The .300 Savage became one of the most famous short action .30 caliber elk and deer cartridges of all time.
We will continue with one of the most famous bolt action rifles in the entire United States.
Savage Model 110
This rifle was created by Savage Arms of Westfield, Massachusetts in 1958 by Nicholas L. Brewer and in 1963 was patented posthumously. The model was developed so that it would be a powerful and strong rifle but not very heavy and at a reasonable price. A very interesting fact regarding the name of this rifle is the fact that 110 comes from the initial retail price of 109.95$. The rifle was originally produced in .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. Later on in 1959 Savage Arms introduced a short action version that was chambered in .308 Winchester and .243 Winchester.
The Savage Model 110 was the very first commercial bolt action rifle that offered a left-handed bolt. In 1966 the rifle was altered in order to reduce the costs of production but also to improve the design. Savage Arms equipped the rifle with a brand new adjustable trigger and also a new bolt that included a plunger-type ejector. This firearm is one of the most important models ever produced by Savage Arms because in 1988 when the company filed for bankruptcy protection, the 110 model was the only type of rifle in current production. Later on, this choice proved to be a very good one because thanks to the sales of the Savage Model 110, the company survived what looked to be imminent bankruptcy.
Last but not least, a model that was introduced in the 1950s and since that time it was offered in many variations. This variation is one of the most popular models due to the fact that for a reasonable price you get accuracy, stability and durability.
Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter
The rifle has a 22 inch barrel and measures 1.047 inches ahead of the locking nut. Regarding the barrel, it has a 1:9 twist rate which stabilizes all but the heaviest and longest .223 bullets. The bolt release is situated on the right side of the bridge’s receiver and the 3-position safety is located on the tang of the receiver, behind the bolt. The rifle is machined from 4140 carbon steel, making it one of the most durable and strong rifles available on the market. The bolt’s body of the Model 10 Predator Hunter is machined from tubing and the head is either machined from contoured stock or bar.
The famous fire control system AccuTrigger is implemented on the Model 10 Predator Hunter. The rifle’s stock is notable for what it doesn’t have: heavy forend, weight-increasing features or aluminum bedding block. The camo is a Mossy Oak Brush type that has a polarizing quality. All things considered, the rifle offers accuracy at a more than reasonable price, that is why this rifle gained more and more popularity over the years.
We have offered you three of the most famous Savage rifles ever produced in the long and prolific history of the company, a company that produces long lasting rifles that are known for their accuracy and resistance.
During the Great War, the Savage company merged with Driggs-Seabury Ordnance Company and manufactured Lewis machine guns. Later on, in 1920 the company acquired Stevens Arms, company that was associated with the very popular barrel maker, Harry Pope. The Savage Arms became the largest firearm company in the world by acquiring the assets of Crescent Firearms, A.H. Fox, Page Lewis Company and Davis-Warner Arms.
Over the years, the company became a “consumer sensitive” manufacturer due to the fact that they have adopted suggestions, ideas and advice given by firearm users. They spent a great deal of time in the field with hunters, listening them, talking with guides and also comparing notes with industry writers which gave them the possibility to manufacture rifles that match up to the needs of the hunters.
In their long and successful history, the Savage Arms company produced many popular rifles that are still used by hunters around the world. We will now offer you three of the most popular rifles ever produced by the manufacturer. We will start with a discontinued model that has the longest history among all Savage models.
Savage Model 99
The Savage Model 99 is considered to be one of the most precious jewels in the entire history of firearms produced in the United States. The rifle offered a truly unique design when first introduced in the 1890s by Arthur Savage. This rifle was designed by Savage in the hope of winning a contract with the war department. This rifle is one of the most finest hunting rifles used for hunting North American game and its popularity is still very high although the model was discontinued.
Most of these rifles were not drilled and tapped for scope mounts until the end of the 1950s. The early models were manufactured with a straight grip stock and slim Schnable fore end. Later, the models had a pistol grip stock and a rounded fore end tip. Regarding cartridges, they were far ahead of their time, just like the rifle. At first, the rifle was initially offered with a .303 Savage. Next in line was the .22 High Power (developed by Charles Newton). The first commercial cartridge that would offer a muzzle velocity of 3000fps that was introduced was the .250 Savage (.250-3000). The .300 Savage became one of the most famous short action .30 caliber elk and deer cartridges of all time.
We will continue with one of the most famous bolt action rifles in the entire United States.
Savage Model 110
This rifle was created by Savage Arms of Westfield, Massachusetts in 1958 by Nicholas L. Brewer and in 1963 was patented posthumously. The model was developed so that it would be a powerful and strong rifle but not very heavy and at a reasonable price. A very interesting fact regarding the name of this rifle is the fact that 110 comes from the initial retail price of 109.95$. The rifle was originally produced in .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. Later on in 1959 Savage Arms introduced a short action version that was chambered in .308 Winchester and .243 Winchester.
The Savage Model 110 was the very first commercial bolt action rifle that offered a left-handed bolt. In 1966 the rifle was altered in order to reduce the costs of production but also to improve the design. Savage Arms equipped the rifle with a brand new adjustable trigger and also a new bolt that included a plunger-type ejector. This firearm is one of the most important models ever produced by Savage Arms because in 1988 when the company filed for bankruptcy protection, the 110 model was the only type of rifle in current production. Later on, this choice proved to be a very good one because thanks to the sales of the Savage Model 110, the company survived what looked to be imminent bankruptcy.
Last but not least, a model that was introduced in the 1950s and since that time it was offered in many variations. This variation is one of the most popular models due to the fact that for a reasonable price you get accuracy, stability and durability.
Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter
The rifle has a 22 inch barrel and measures 1.047 inches ahead of the locking nut. Regarding the barrel, it has a 1:9 twist rate which stabilizes all but the heaviest and longest .223 bullets. The bolt release is situated on the right side of the bridge’s receiver and the 3-position safety is located on the tang of the receiver, behind the bolt. The rifle is machined from 4140 carbon steel, making it one of the most durable and strong rifles available on the market. The bolt’s body of the Model 10 Predator Hunter is machined from tubing and the head is either machined from contoured stock or bar.
The famous fire control system AccuTrigger is implemented on the Model 10 Predator Hunter. The rifle’s stock is notable for what it doesn’t have: heavy forend, weight-increasing features or aluminum bedding block. The camo is a Mossy Oak Brush type that has a polarizing quality. All things considered, the rifle offers accuracy at a more than reasonable price, that is why this rifle gained more and more popularity over the years.
We have offered you three of the most famous Savage rifles ever produced in the long and prolific history of the company, a company that produces long lasting rifles that are known for their accuracy and resistance.