20 gauge on Gunbrokers

123gunner456 · Post by **123gunner456** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:08 pm

there is a 20 gauge on gun brokers that says 1939 with Utica Address.

says savage on barrel

could this be original or is this a replacement barrel?

Thanks from a novice!

Joe

Post by **fox-admin** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:11 pm

Joe: Go to this page on our web site it shows all the known barrel stamps. The pictures should answer your question.
http://foxcollectors.com/barrel_stamps.htm

123gunner456 · Post by **123gunner456** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:14 pm

this is how the seller says the barrels are stamped and i do not see that at the barrel stamp page

right barrel: Special Alloy--------------Forged Steel

left barrel: Savage Arms Corporation,Utica NY U.S.A.
Proof tested------20 Gauge
2 3/4 inch Chamber

Joe

fullchoke16 · Post by **fullchoke16** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:55 pm

Some of the later guns are marked SPECIAL ALLOY ---- FORGED STEEL.
The earlier Sterlingworths will be marked STERLINGWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL. With a 1939 production date, the 2 3/4" marking would also be likely for original barrels. Do the #'s on bbls. match the water table #'s?

Researcher · Post by **Researcher** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:44 am

That sounds exactly right for a 1939-vintage gun. This is from a 1939-vintage 12-gauge Fox-Sterlingworth --

This particular picture is from a 1936 gun --

123gunner456 · Post by **123gunner456** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:16 am

Thank you all

Joe Crocco

Post by **fox-admin** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:09 am

Dave: Thanks, I added your pictures to our web site on the Barrel stamps page

Researcher · Post by **Researcher** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:16 pm

Here is another style chamber marking --