Sterlingworth factory letter, how to acquire one

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Sterlingworth factory letter, how to acquire one

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I'm thinking about possible obtaining a couple of letters on sterlingworth models, does anyone have any suggestions, I would appreciate your advice, thank you
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https://www.foxcollectors.com/mechanism ... ry-letters

Generally, Sterlingworth cards are pretty bleak --
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and I'm not sure they are worth the cost.
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Back when John Callahan was doing the letters, I ordered 2 for family heirloom Sterlys. All this really accomplished was it provided me with the ship dates. I believe that Cody Museum charges $75 (could be wrong). If your Sterly has a unique option, the letter may substantiate it, but otherwise it is apt to be rather generic. Just depends if you want the ship date.
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Thank you guys for getting back with some imfo about the letters, I had heard about mr. Callahan but I didn't know if he was still available for letters or not, and I had no contact information, I only have 1 which is maybe a bit of a oddball?, just wanted to let the grandkids have more gun treasures from me to keep track of!
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I have a 20 gauge Sterlingworth with ejectors.No mention of the ejectors in the letter.
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Sounds like somewhat a waste of time for the most part, I think that I would be better off, reading more posts and watching what some of you other guys think, I have already been blessed with imfo about anything that I have posted here and I appreciate everyone!
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I have been able to get a few factory letters from The Savage Arms Co. In Springfield, MA. A few years ago they were about $ 65.00. Good luck.
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49packard wrote: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:26 pm I have been able to get a few factory letters from The Savage Arms Co. In Springfield, MA. A few years ago they were about $ 65.00. Good luck.
Since then Savage sent the records to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. FWIW Savage is in Westfield, MA.
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Thanks again, for more information about the sterlingworth letters. appreciate it!
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