Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
About 4 years ago on a visit to Dave up the road from me, Dave let me see his 23D and a small BSA Martini in 357 that he had acquired. Well both rifles were in excellent shape, the Savage being in like new condition. I didn’t have much time to look at these two rifles so I feel my memory is good and I have not looked at either one since. The 357 Martini was built by a good friend about 15 years ago who has since passed. The Savage is the first 23D I’ve ever held in my hands although I have seen no more then one or two in this region.
Anyway I’ve been bugging Dave about parting with both rifles and he’s always said I’ll get first shot at them if he decides to sell. Then the Chinese Flu hit and things kinda got set aside. Meaning I stopped bugging him.
Well started nicely nagging him again about the little Savage and Dave indicated that he was open to selling. I wanted him to set a price so I could shelve the idea or start digging for the scratch. He asked about any pistols I might have to trade. Well I came up with something that he’s interested in.
My memory is that this little rifle is 98% condition and has a receiver sight, has not been drilled and tappe, 1 in 16 twist and two magazines.
Ok so here’s the question. Different regions will have different values for a firearm due to availability. Savages are thin up here especially the pumps and small caliber rifles like this 23D. 32 caliber pistols are like hen‘s teeth here as well. They made the 23D from 1933 to 1947. I’m trying to put a value on this rifle and I won’t get a chance to look it over till this weekend.
I’ve been wanting a Hornet for a while and once again it’s a rare one up here. I’ve picked up a Topper 158 in a Hornet which has a horrible trigger and a Martini Cadet in 218 Bee, also a 1 in 16 twist.
I the mean time I’ve picked up Hornet dies, brass and three under 40 grain molds so I’m prepared on that end.
So value of these little rifles and thoughts on the Savage 23D in particular. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks John
Anyway I’ve been bugging Dave about parting with both rifles and he’s always said I’ll get first shot at them if he decides to sell. Then the Chinese Flu hit and things kinda got set aside. Meaning I stopped bugging him.
Well started nicely nagging him again about the little Savage and Dave indicated that he was open to selling. I wanted him to set a price so I could shelve the idea or start digging for the scratch. He asked about any pistols I might have to trade. Well I came up with something that he’s interested in.
My memory is that this little rifle is 98% condition and has a receiver sight, has not been drilled and tappe, 1 in 16 twist and two magazines.
Ok so here’s the question. Different regions will have different values for a firearm due to availability. Savages are thin up here especially the pumps and small caliber rifles like this 23D. 32 caliber pistols are like hen‘s teeth here as well. They made the 23D from 1933 to 1947. I’m trying to put a value on this rifle and I won’t get a chance to look it over till this weekend.
I’ve been wanting a Hornet for a while and once again it’s a rare one up here. I’ve picked up a Topper 158 in a Hornet which has a horrible trigger and a Martini Cadet in 218 Bee, also a 1 in 16 twist.
I the mean time I’ve picked up Hornet dies, brass and three under 40 grain molds so I’m prepared on that end.
So value of these little rifles and thoughts on the Savage 23D in particular. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks John