savage arms model 72 serial number lookup

(However, I have seen that Numrich has plenty of replacements in stock for under $20 each.) Now, be aware that the 72, while it looks like the original Favorite does not have interchangeable parts with the original Favorite. He said they are nice little rifles but may be somewhat prone to broken firing pins. This interested the nephew in buying one himself from an old gentleman who had owned many of them and loved them. I have a nephew whose two kids I gave 72s to. They still were attractive and had walnut wood. These copies had blued receivers, not case-hardened, and the lever was perhaps not steel but a non-ferrous metal that was brown colored by some process. I have owned two 72s which must have been late, late in the run and made with economy of manufacture in mind. It was made until about 1989 when Savage went bankrupt. So, in 1972 they came out with the Model 72 which has an octagon barrel, real walnut wood, and a case-hardened receiver. The Model 71 Stevens Favorite commemorative was so popular, according to Savage literature, that people begged the company to make a field grade model. I have come to know some facts about these modern Favorite line of rifles so will talk a bit if I may be long-winded. So, in my opinion.if you can get a nice one for $199 that is a bargain. I have never gotten one for less than around $260 and paid up to about $300.

I say this because of the fact that, I have purchase several 72s in the last three years to give to great nephews and great nieces. However, if someone is paying that price than that is what it is worth. I see a lot of posts that allege guns on the internet sites are overpriced. I am a lover of the modern line of Favorite type aning the 71 commemorative, the 72, 74 and the 30 series. I just think it would be a fun gun and squirrel rifle. On top of the octagon barrel it says Savage 72. I wouldn't do this if it indeed was an older model. Lastly, and please don't vomit but is there a way to scope this thing? Has anyone seen a 3/8' dovetail base to take the place of the rear sight and mount a scope?

How can I determine the production year? I will try to remember to get the serial number tomorrow. I am thinking this would be a sweet shooter with some CCI Quiet22.Īlso 2 more questions. My buddy has a Stevens favorite that he kills pests with all the time. Now is this a 'Crackshot'? It is a falling block, is has the 'semi lever' for lack of a better term. I should buy it but this gun shop and I have stopped dealing with the exception of things in the bargain bin.ĭoggone it I like this thing though. There has been a Savage 72 sitting on the shelf of a local gun shop for over a month.

Savage arms model 72 serial number lookup