Savage model 72 serial numbers2/15/2023 ![]() Yesterday, after prepping a "few" 9mm cases at a buds house, we took off for a little plinking. I've had visions of restoring it to shooting form, but had lost hope of finding any replacement parts While this part may be repairable, the overall condition (appears to have been shot dry with the action full of sand!), shows a few other parts might be needed. I found the sheetmetal part that holds the shells after exiting the tube mag (similar to feedlips) was broken. After 10 years, I was determined to find the cause of the bad feeding and see if it could be fixed. Over the years, I'd shot it several times with MANY stovepipes & FTEs attempting semi-auto and had been relegated to the closet. Unfortunately, I have no real history of the rifle, other than it was Paw's possession. IIRC, I got first pick and chose the JC Higgins, with the shotty going to my cousin, & the other. a single shot 12ga., a JC Higgins 101.16 (.22S,L,LR), and a "newer". About 35 years ago, my grandpa passed away & a few year later the 3 grandsons drew straws for the 3 long guns he had. ![]()
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