Does anyone know anything about a 1920-1925 era savage bolt action rifle?I saw one today and it looked just like a mauser,had a bent down bolt,rear cocker like a springfield & also had a tang safety and marbles rear peep.It was neat little rifle chambered in 250-3000 sav. are these guns pretty rare?It had a serial number like 8429.The rifle had a nice custom stock & the barrel & action looked clean/100% any idea of value of this old deer rifle?I though it was a pretty cool little shooter..and very interesting!

Yes they are neat little guns. What you saw was a Savage Model 20, made from 1920 to 1928. They were chambered in only 2 calibers: .250/3000 and .300 Savage. About 20,000 were made and (factoring in attrition also)are quite rare. They weighed about 6 pounds and as you noted were of a Mauser design.

I have one in .300 and it is a delight. If I were to see another one for sale I would snatch it up in a heartbeat!

I sold a nicely restored Model 20 in 250-3000 a year or so ago for $500. The guy didn't even blink when I told him what I wanted for it, just forked over the cash, no questions asked. Maybe I let it go too cheap or he wanted it real bad. They are nice little rifles.

Thanks for the replys,The owner wants 900.00 and it is mint with mint custom stock.I would love to own it & wish i could post a pic of the rifle.If somebody has never seen one ..they are a real treat.Thanks again!

Links to an earlier thread concerning these.
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/...=814104763#814104763
Some of the photos still work. They are a neat rifle, but a PIA to scope.