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gibb68 · 01-08-2005, 10:44 PM

I am looking for any info on a savage shotgun. I think it is a 12g pump not sure. a friend of the family said he used on during the vietnam war and I wanted to know if they are $$$$$$$$ and where to look to maybe getting one..Thanks Gibb

Bill O'Rights · 01-08-2005, 11:26 PM

Standard military shotgun then was, and as far as I know still is, the Remington 870.
The only experience I have with Savage shotguns was a 20g/.22 single shot over and under. Excellent little squirrel gun. Miss 'em on the standstill with the .22, flip the switch on the hammer, and lay waste to 'em with the 20g while they're on the run. Many a squirrel fell to that little gun.

gibb68 · 01-08-2005, 11:36 PM

thanks I thought he said that it was handed down from the guy who's place he took he brought it over there with him or it was sent to his buddy or something on that line but thanks for the info

desal75 · 01-19-2005, 06:50 PM

Savage currently makes a "slug rifle" It is a bold action shotgun with a rifled barrel for deer hunting. I know it isn't really pertinent to your questions but I love mine so much I just have to brag on it.

The_Dunedan · 01-19-2005, 06:57 PM

If it has a perforated heat-sheild and bayonet lug, then it's a Savage Trench Gun. These were GI up into the fifties, and "unofficial" GI for many years after; they were very popular in Vietnam.
The most common Trench Guns were the M97 Winchesters, and those sell for $1000 at least these days; a Savage could bring quite a bit more.

MrTuffPaws · 01-20-2005, 01:24 AM

[quote[Savage shotguns was a 20g/.22[/quote]

Hey, I have a Savage 410/22lr over under. Great gun.

As for the post, markings on the gun should tell you the make and model, or at least an SN. Chacnes are though, it is an Remington 870. A good gun. Post a pic and I can tell you what it is.

soundmotor · 02-01-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gibb68

I am looking for any info on a savage shotgun. I think it is a 12g pump not sure. a friend of the family said he used on during the vietnam war and I wanted to know if they are $$$$$$$$ and where to look to maybe getting one..Thanks Gibb

Try searching on the Savage 620 pump-action shotgun. I believe they were used from WWII up through Viet Nam in the same capacity as the Rem 870.

soundmotor

gibb68 · 02-04-2005, 04:09 PM

thanks for the info
sorry I didn't post sooner but been busy thanks again gibb

01-08-2005, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
gibb68 Upright Location: Illinois	any info on a savage shotgun I am looking for any info on a savage shotgun. I think it is a 12g pump not sure. a friend of the family said he used on during the vietnam war and I wanted to know if they are $$$$$$$$ and where to look to maybe getting one..Thanks Gibb Last edited by gibb68; 01-08-2005 at 10:51 PM..

01-08-2005, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Standard military shotgun then was, and as far as I know still is, the Remington 870. The only experience I have with Savage shotguns was a 20g/.22 single shot over and under. Excellent little squirrel gun. Miss 'em on the standstill with the .22, flip the switch on the hammer, and lay waste to 'em with the 20g while they're on the run. Many a squirrel fell to that little gun. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

01-19-2005, 06:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
desal75 Psycho Location: Western New York	Savage currently makes a "slug rifle" It is a bold action shotgun with a rifled barrel for deer hunting. I know it isn't really pertinent to your questions but I love mine so much I just have to brag on it. __________________ The Man in Black fled across the desert and the Gunslinger followed.

02-04-2005, 04:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
gibb68 Upright Location: Illinois	thanks for the info sorry I didn't post sooner but been busy thanks again gibb Last edited by gibb68; 02-04-2005 at 04:10 PM.. Reason: put more info in

01-08-2005, 11:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
gibb68 Upright Location: Illinois	thanks I thought he said that it was handed down from the guy who's place he took he brought it over there with him or it was sent to his buddy or something on that line but thanks for the info

01-19-2005, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
The_Dunedan Junkie	If it has a perforated heat-sheild and bayonet lug, then it's a Savage Trench Gun. These were GI up into the fifties, and "unofficial" GI for many years after; they were very popular in Vietnam. The most common Trench Guns were the M97 Winchesters, and those sell for $1000 at least these days; a Savage could bring quite a bit more.

01-20-2005, 01:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
MrTuffPaws Addict Location: NorCal	[quote[Savage shotguns was a 20g/.22[/quote] Hey, I have a Savage 410/22lr over under. Great gun. As for the post, markings on the gun should tell you the make and model, or at least an SN. Chacnes are though, it is an Remington 870. A good gun. Post a pic and I can tell you what it is.