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Gordon

Have you looked at a used Savage Model 220 shotgun, or the Model 219 rifle. Hammerless, made from the 1930's through the 1960's and beyond. Also came as a rifle with an extra shotgun barrel. Made in three versions. The best version is probably the first with a striker and a top lever. Nest would be the internal hammer version with the top lever. Least attractive is the 1960's side lever version.

These have been converted to .30-40 with no problems other than recoil.

These make into quite attractive rifles - one done by Corpe and Madole was on the RIA site for sale two or three years ago.

Bill

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Hi Bill,
Thank you for the information on the different models of the Savage 219 and 220. I found a 220A in 12 ga., but the gent told me he will let me know this week if he will turn loose of it. I do not know what the internals are like, but the trigger is a bit heavy. It shoulders and points very well.

As far as caliber, I have thought the 9.3X53R Finish would be a good one. Reloadable brass is readily available, and I might be able to special order brass with the proper head stamp. Of course
caliber selection is still open for discussion.