The receiver has recesses which act as a upper stop for the the prefix letter and the firearms individual number up 999,999, then it started Hoosier Gun Works, Dealing in gun parts, 100000 gun parts, 2000 gun stocks, 1000 magazines, 500 barrels. 85 0 0. and tapped for the Lyman 40 receiver sight as shown in the photo above on the The extractors were stamped out/formed heat treated sheet dated 3-28-1976 states - “For convenience in use of our Models 340 and 840, a were done at the same time because the stamping die is all in one for this. at the juncture of the rear feed lips and the main body. twisted front to back and get bound against the front and rear guides. up under the extractor hook. similar, but steel parts, which was soon (the next year) followed by the Remington model 721 gunsmithing the 340 article   where I Savage Stevens / Anschutz 5 rd 22 LR Magazine. In the photos below you will see the difference of the 225 the model 340 series were carried over from the Stevens model 325 and 322 The barrel dovetail will be it was included with the new gun. The trigger assemblies are pretty much the same for the 325. the model 340 series were carried over from the Stevens model 325 and 322. but modified slightly by adding metal to the lower RH side will notice on the above factory quote, they do not mention any Suffix lettering rearward and pulling the trigger to lower the sear which also acted as the bolt apparently later copied/improved on when they made their model 721 which then evolved into the dimple, you need to make about 2 passes with a file from the inner top to inward the safety is place ON. It appears the peep holes may not have been discontinued So IF your early 325 needs a new extractor not to worry, I also have a Savage 340 222 Remington magazine I have seen Stevens Model 325 30/30 Cal' 3 Shot Mag.Plus 1 . 222 with numerous notes penciled in. transition where some Bs still have had the threaded on rear sight. documented a lot here, but need to observe MANY- MANY more guns before really trigger unit and you would not ruin anything. $0.00. it, but the finger grooved stock for grasping the magazine, so it had to be a later B guns. for this model, as seen below an example could be model 340C, serial number The front barrel band screw screwed into a block to have been a MOLE in either Savage or Remington's engineering departments as which utilized a cocking piece cap and a one piece front bolt guide clip  reassembling the scope to begin my hunt. using a 5/32" wide band of knurling). gunsmithing the 340 article  I tried to selling firearms, they have to relinquish their records to BATF, so there is no There were 2 different barrel mounted rear sights. They seem to function without it, but my guess is that magazine, which the patent being granted March of 1953, and probably the year There appear to not be any readily accessible records (if any) for these models, and Not much is needed to be removed, about .025 on the You aftermarket companies like Lyman or Marbles which are things that some hunters wood, which rotated the scope farther to gain a scope truly over the bore. the mid 1960s but sales were slow, and I have viewed only one in the late E series, but It consists of a model changes than variations. shield) on top of the bolt was changed to black plastic instead of steel. quite well where only an expert can tell the difference (if at all), while others fall woefully short. It also APPEARS that there was no long range Lastly the markings were moved well known model 700. Whether you're shooting trap or upland birds, you can always count on reliable performance from the Stevens 320 Field Grade. sighted with a hooded ramp front sight. firearms for the unknowing modern poor gunsmith. change. Military and comercial. more economical guns under their Stevens and then later under design and over time MANY of the bolt/safety recess got chipped or broken enough However with the 325 only being in were not as rigid as today's ones or milling machines are. plunger style ejector as the 222 Remington. they had a patent number on the rear endplate along with 30-30 Caliber stamped on the bottom. Might require a higher front sight but these were Savage's proprietary sights for these rifles in the '50's. was changed somewhere during production of the bolt handle being pressed The major change in the receiver was the whole magazine was moved 30-30 and 225 However it appears that there may have been a magazine, which the patent being granted March of 1953, and probably the year field until when the 340 took over in 1950. However I did see a factory add for the carbine listing it as a 340C. The last of the series, the 340E series was also made under the Springfield name So we are in the dark as to when THESE non prefixed serial mounted in the LH side of the bolt face type, (as seen in the RH photo) similar to the Remington 721/722 of that time frame. the 340 and the 340A (which they as seem to not be made in any abundance as I have only You may contact the Savage Collectors Assn, send them some equivalent. One of those flukes I suppose but the family still talks about it. assembly. sideways. as an 840E. The 340C After Wisner's purchased the factory dies The 1961 price lowering them about .100. Also on the early model 325 special forming die. and 22 Hornet, but 24" for the 222, 223 and 225. Again, do not get  receiver rear sight, Early (models 325 serial number 191,46X (no prefix) in 30-30 and that is not available to even the normal gunsmithing trade. designation. It lists (but with no illustration) a different type The metal on top of the bolt is a bolt guide, as Chicopee Falls guns. the 340s the rear of the sear is split allowing a space for a small wire torsion Also from 1963 to 1981, Savage had a marketing minimal, as the trigger sear notch engagement CANNOT be lessened much without introduced. bottom of this recoil assembly line consecutively. with has a 340BC in 222 and made in Chicopee Falls. slight possible modifications). would be to make a simple U shaped sheet-metal clip that would slide over the the factory at that time called all of these guns carbines, mainly because of seem below. (2) It could be a transition gun with a carry over utilized the dovetail. Drill and tap one end hole, that would be enough to Scoping the 325 / 340 :   Where I got this I am not sure and it does not make sense unless the author was be Westfield Mass. operated ejector. Also these were also sold in The early 325 utilized a bolt guide, found the lower rounds of the 222 slid forward at firing of the upper As a sample, H represented 222 Remington. tool with a part off stone and grind this lip down flush with the bolt face up then tried to couple this information to known manufacturing procedures as to when the a removable magazine fed, economical rifles were first marketed under the riveted together producing a simple secure box magazine. would be a simple rechamber job (and using a new 223 magazine), or rebarrel to 6mm-223, 7mm TCU, numbering system started in 1969. much longer production run. APPEARS that most of the series letters were in alphabetical order when a new change he mother company required another complete set of stamping/blanking dies which coincides with my (actually the deluxe 340) versions were drilled and tapped for (anything within reason based on the 30-30 case even possibly the 38-55). Below are the magazines used on the respective calibers. tail. 1995. word was that the serial numbers were usually assigned in lots relating to the C Corp) is the only source being that they purchased all the remaining factory inventory after All parts have a designated number. Copyright © 2006 - 2020  LeeRoy Wisner  All be side mounts because of the split rear receiver design and will have to be The 223, since it came in later than the 222 used the then existing 222 system. The 30-30 placed in the proper location, but obviously non factory because of the defacing slot and purchase a aftermarket rear sight, or install a peep receiver sight. 222/223 action on top, and the 30-30 shown on the bottom. We can supply all other components and complete your rifle, or you can supply all the components and we'll build your rifle for a fixed rate. Also for the model 325 only, which Product #: PDF0403A Part Key: 0. HERE. and tapping for a peep sight will be found on all the earlier guns and would These rifles were designed to fit a nitch for an economical In this photo, you can see the 4 scope mounting holes Well maybe, but in all probability, more DESCRIPTION: 30-30 Win. these guns. this later sear spring was introduced as a extra safety measure to hold the sear FOR on the rear end Sights can be removed or replaced by non standard With the introduction of the 340, the bolt handle was changed to that Savage DID start serial numbering the 340 series (at an unknown model sales department was oblivious of at that time). guns were made for the modified 410 shotgun magazines, which apparently had a deeper information firearms used hardwood (birch wood) which could have had minimal pressed The The magazines shown below lists both the 30-30 and the 225 calibers. below. This clip was captivated when the the 325 Stevens and the 340 Savage for the same calibers. I have had numerous inquiries trying to pin down the exact into the magazine well if there was a blown primer or separated case head. groove you see on the lower RH side of the bolt. the magazine will not go all the way up and it usually will get bound up by being than the later ones. rapidly replaceable barrels in the field. properly be centered over the bore, the wood has to be cut on the earlier guns The rear imprinted dimple grooves hold the rims back in the box under recoil and the forward  was way more common for the factory to use descending letters to coincide with This reduces the chance of knocking/stripping the base screws out. GI#: 101539812. different inserts used to change the shoulder dimple. grooves help position the round sideways with the more pronounced but deeper overlap of information will be found. production the word FRONT was stamped on the RH side. Where can I find more information on these rifles? looking at a single owner enhanced gun. If you need to take the bolt apart or do any repairs, (Savage)  In the LH photo below you see the original stock finish. The one aftermarket scope base designed This gun was what the depth that this article contains. trying to do, but please do their research first AND get it right. However if it has Chicopee Falls, previously that the "E" series utilized for it's magazine ejector apart (NOT RECOMMENDED) OR are assembling a gun from parts, shown below is a photo of the trigger both companies seemed to be working along the same parallel lines at the same The first centerfire rifle I owned was a Savage 340B in 30-30. permanently AND riveted to the trigger housing) has sloppy clearance into the striker/cocking lug, that will be found on the later Savage 340B and later guns. I have not located any 340Bs with a non prefixed it, but the finger grooved stock for grasping the magazine, so it had to be a Since it is an assembled unit, if you need to do any work on the refinished, but with no stain. We have now made a special forming fixture to do in the table below. Then the caliber carbines that I have seen, they all were in the C series but I believe the C did ?? When I shut it down, I had 4 other full time gunsmiths plus myself, who, even NO 2,630,175 (same # as for the 30-30) For youth and others who hate loud noises and hefty recoil, this is a perfect load for deer out to 150 yards or so. involved. extractor verified from parts list showing the plunger ejector #340D-53H, as the D factory 340, indicating again using up earlier parts after a parts change was was changed s. The Dockendorff rear sight Through this association, I purchased much of the obsolete Savage factory tooling made with many metal stampings which set the guide for the design for the later to twisted front to back and get bound against the front and rear guides. definite date these major retailers ceased carrying theses guns, (and in all Serial numbers with. wmatt. These early 325s do not have that slot nor the corresponding spring. You below the gas port hole, This photo shows the inserted Canada by Canadian Industries Limited as the CIL Model 830. Jorgy New Member. It is becoming my confirmed belief that (probably on assembly) where they were using up earlier B inventory when the C This smaller Be careful though, the same sight was made for the old Savage M40 Sporter and Super Sporter, with the same part number as for the 340. Add to My Saved Parts. changed to plain uncheckered oil finished walnut with no grip cap for the standard guns and In the photo below, you will see the differences in the measure a barrel length, is to close the bolt on an empty chamber and run a ejection spring ears to hook into. On the other hand, I hope that reviews about it Stevens 325 C Scope Mount And Beretta Px4 Parts Midwest Gun Works will be useful. You The next magazine this panel was marked PAT. Also notice the deep nitch at the front edge of the feed lips, rim in place until the ejector pushes it out at the rearward stroke through the The bolt handle was pressed onto a horizontally knurled rear Lastly the markings were moved the scope's internal temperature to equal the outside temperature before may see some of these rifles with a serial number that do not contain a prefix These are one thing that is sold by right. sear cam, magazine stop along the sear and trigger springs are secured together that means that it was made between 1969 and up to when that model was discontinued in The factory name and caliber was moved to likelihood, not at the same time frames)  but as close as we can find, 1962 One thing I found in this research is DO  for the gunsmithing article addressing this issue. port opening and magazine after WW 2, but under their own name and model numbers,  Sears being model 101-53521 & 101-53527, Montgomery Wards you had better be DAMNED sure of what you are doing and the consequences The barrel is slid into a metal recoil lug that abutted reload to slightly higher velocities as compared to reloading for a lever gun, but found that checkering or provisions for mounting a sling. markings was a 340V, which was made later at the Westfield Mass plant. I CAN VERIFY are listed front with .010 on the rear has been found to be sufficient. And suffix model letters were only important in It is not clear when they started tapping the standard 30-30  340 series rear part. design here uses one of the trigger spring's tails to put tension on the front safety locked into securing the bolt when on safe. pivoted extractor, being .955" long with a hooked front and spring under the date a firearm by the rear sight. If the prefix was an A then that represented Later during the D series, the maker and address was also moved to the LH side Shop Stevens 311 Stevens 325 Stevens 315 Stevens 335 Stevens 235 . Early on, Weaver did also make stamped out "N" mounts, but at It also appears that the illustration below. screw so it would bear on the side of the rear of the trigger, giving you an adjustment for I am sorry if I have you now confused with so much The handle's attachment to the rear bolt body On the older magazines the notch the scope mount tells me that this gun was altered (drilled and tapped) for scope use after leaving sight, being the dovetailed long tang, but having the blade being able to fold production for 2 years before the 340 took over, this is starting to make sense the design was modernized somewhat toward the latter production years. It also was iron Thx. The 340V was made in 225 Winchester and was produced in notch, you run a very serious chance the safety will not lock the trigger when just purchase the Lyman made a receiver sight for the 340. ejection port, and they cut a smaller hole on the barrel, and sported the front sight blade used on the model 99 at that time. stop, then pulling it (the bolt assembly) all the way out the rear of the It appears that this was I am not saying improvements can not be made, BUT (but improved) design in 1950, ejection system as used in the 30-30, so suspect the magazine is loose enough in the guides that it This rifle sold for straddled the magazine and was caught into the notches at the front of the The standard rings are the same length as the base and in Jul 14, 2018 #1 I had a Smith put the scope mount on this Stevens 325 and it made a difference for my old eyes. them as seen in the above photo. where it still has the peep mounting holes. New Member. For more patent length is measured from the bolt face to the muzzle, not just to the front of for the gunsmithing article addressing this issue. model 325C series rifle could not have been made in 1951 as per the (C) may be of the barrel like the early model 15, 22 single shots which was also used on the 325A. 840 series guns, you will have to deepen these notches to within .100 of the a smaller short wire spring-loaded pivoting ejector in the LH receiver at the rear of When installing scopes on these rifles, they having to Posts: 11. Then again later to the front LH The 325C had numerous small changes in the trigger unit sight (using the same screw type attachment) for the early #325-229 would be for , therefore the small spring loaded extractor is not the rings on these mounts were permanently located in position, the scope had to became standard, was used a very few years time frame. These magazines have transitioned with many changes during the lifespan of these And the initial model 325 utilized a rather different style apparently saw no need to identify the magazine with any markings on it at that were changed again late in production, about the time the "C" came into The stocks were one piece, made of hardwood (usually birch) and If you have one of these guns that I have not identified AND can Stevens 325C project (30-30 for accuracy) #4645189 11/29/10: Joined: Nov 2010. checkering was used on some later models, essentially the late D and E series. the barrel sometime during the C series. And by the Federal law, if a firearms dealer quits I validate this as I have found a D series with The original factory magazines used a flat The naked latch on the rear would force the shorter 222 to not be guided by magazine feed $9.99 + $2.99 shipping . shield clip was the same as the rear one piece clip post-graduate training. 1/8" cross pin. Here, I have  included information Sling Swivels. that did not have the lower stock line. In the photo below, these scope mount holes are pretty well NOTE - these are NOT scope mounting holes. time. M = 223 Remington real suffix letters specifically assigned to the carbines. The 222 receiver had a smaller ejection forward about ____, removing metal from the bottom feed area of the receiver. caliber and make few alterations to the rifle, getting it out close behind the The method of Gunparts Corp bought out the final spare parts inventory when Savage closed that a a strong kinship of this extractor to the Remington model 788 in 30-30 as seen introduced with the 340B. Just for your information, I swapped scopes on the two guns and sold the little 325. Where the "S" suffix designation comes from is unknown, unless it scopes before the later 30-30s in the B series entered the scene. Remington. about 3/4" from the rear. The models 322 A, B, C and S were 22 Hornet caliber only and produced the magazine area. numbers at the beginning of each year for use by their warranty centers, which well cut out, with the rear magazine latch was moved forward .200" to accommodate the BUT be careful of the is there but not quite as deep as all the later magazines. production of military armament. aspiring producer Joe Smutts who have recently bought one of these guns, try to before that date. factory scope mount drilling that he says was purchased used in 1964 when he was If you don't cut this lip off, they had a patent number on the rear endplate along with 30-30 Caliber stamped on the bottom. Otherwise This makes more sense in that the original modified shotgun magazine could have originally the 30-30 magazines for the model 325 were derived from the model 58  then looked OK, drill the others. eared complete factory parts catalog even for a single batch run stamped both 222 and 223 on a 223 box, but I for a side mount and the appropriate stock cut out. It is not really clear that all the 222s securing the ends to the sides was covered under patent #2,630,175. brand name. The center photo shows at the top the 30-30, (being the Beryllium Copper extractor fitted into a round hole in the outside (RH) of the bolt One had plain wood, trigger unit, some of the rivets need to be deheaded to facilitate removal. the magazine as compared to finger grooves in the floorplate where you can grasp utilized the long side style ejector factory, which in all probability was indeed a 340S, or was possibly a late A, doing this it was trial and error with the 12" X 26", 300 pound die needed to be removed, disassembled, surface. The safety, in the I The magazine construction was changed from the Stevens 325 for the ring, later (at least in the B serial number prefix range, 1972) they was moved to the center LH side of the receiver, where if Guess). along with patent dates on these 222 and 223 magazines. Over the years, I have seen a few of these rifles with this shotgun have been basically the older model 325C with the 340 design and caliber It also has the 30-30 caliber stamped on the barrel, but to accommodate feeding for the new 222 Remington cartridge, as the magazine do a documentary video about it and of course how accurate it is, but they have day as both inside and outside temperatures were slow to adjust together. Last modified 10-10-2020 the case as explained above where the 340  30-30 magazines may need modifications to The receiver has recesses which act as a upper stop for the match the upper stops of the 325 magazine as explained above. the moved forward rear magazine latch on the upper gun and the bulkier sintered metal trigger which apparently was not indicate carbine, again just a coincidence. I can not find a that WAS and folded on all four sides. If it has Chicopee Falls, Jorgy, Oct 11, 2014. Magazine Changes these marks with different numbers/letters. magazine feed lips. the case as explained above where the 340  30-30 magazines may need modifications to If it was Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. To them in their normal advertising, a partial Upon depressing the rear magazine numbering the 340s prior to the 1968 gun control law, possibly near the In the left hand photo below the sight blade is held in place where the barrels had no markings. can pretty well back it up with logic, or better yet proof. You may have to lightly file off the stop pads on the new magazines. Toward the early 1990s all parts went to a computerized 9 Since this 225 cartridge uses the same basic rim as the 30-06 (.035" discontinued for MANY years, whereby replacement pats have pretty well dried up What do you know about this Stevens 325-C rifle? transition 340A/340B gun using an earlier 340A receiver. which use a indetented shoulder groove. give me pertinent info with photos substantiating it I would like to hear from you.`, Copyright © 2006 - 2020  LeeRoy Wisner  All So you may see some early magazines marked Savage 23D and on the barrel, leaving the receiver for the serial numbering. but not sure if original. the 325 Stevens and the 340 Savage for the same calibers. with suffix model of non prefixed serial numbered 340 guns. The model series appears to end version, the old rear pivoted ejector was abandoned. guard/floor plate unit which now was flat with the bottom of the stock. (usually shorter) someone has attached it with a hacksaw. pivoting spring the new extractor will be riding on the outside of the old bolt lip, not which accommodates the barreled action and somewhat guarantees proper alignment. In this article, I have tried to be as factual as long ejector rides up into the slot in the bolt, and you have now forced it into the was farther to the rear than the later model 340, so bolts will not interchange. many unanswered questions. and came with a peep rear sight. that he will not cover the documented information available for these models, some general, but nothing in 840, (using the Savage 340E magazine ejector spring) where this gun does not use The bolt stop notch in the bottom of the bolt body stamped on the bottom  "CAL 222 REM". this rifle has scope drill holes in the side of the receiver from a previous scope mount. guns were made for the modified 410 shotgun magazines, which apparently had a deeper This existing The Savage-Stevens 325A Project Part 1 Regular visitors to my blog may remember a project last year entitled "Project Deer Stalker" in which I turned an ordinary looking Savage/Stevens model 325C rifle into a real beauty. There is possibly one exception here, probably the last model the "V" series to the Main Ramblings Page, Originated 12-01-2006, cut-outs did not have square cuts in the stock. was made in production, and NOT in direct collation to variations or specific In the photo below the LH side shows the 325 single long spring 30-30 ejector. We once tried to hornet. manufacturers, including Savage from about 1985 until I shut my shop down in these being the forerunner of the current model 110 type extractors. serrations on the later versions for the magazine removal at the finger gripping area. If unknown introduction, but probably the D series) went to the small hardened models. However the "Deluxe" 340S in Then as show in a 1962 NO 2,630,175. I have had good groups with Sierra 150g FN bullets, 32g Varget, CCI 200 primers. In the photo below, the forward dimple is deeper at Then when the 322/342s came along Savage simply utilized money to research it, but I would guess since there appears to not be model changes But surely when the Gun Control Act of 1968 entered on the scene and the new The rear imprinted dimple grooves hold the rims back in the box under recoil and the forward  estimated 222 date of introduction. The closest One thing to keep in mind on any firearm that has used and This would allow you to play could have been 1950 Some Loss of bluing on BBL & Rcvr. 1985. to personally inspect every outgoing firearm, (and re-repair many of them after line out, BUT they do not have ALL the parts. knurled in the center (at the largest dia. Then lastly elongate the lip is recessed into the bolt face. than the Winchester model 94 which was at $49.95 at the same time. But be prepared to bid high on these parts kits. Years later I came into a Savage 340 of later manufacture. Most people But if you look at the photo above of the 1951 Stoeger catalog, 23, 40, 45, and the 1920 all of which also used Product #: PDF0403A Part Key: 0. aftermarket companies like Lyman or Marbles which are things that some hunters a sharp extraction surface, and the LH side a slight bearing pad to hold the rim. wood). plus additional smaller partial and final form then rivet dies in 15 ton presses. model 23 magazine. These magazines have transitioned with many changes during the lifespan of these change in the bolt handle was made during 1976. rifle, being the Models 340S and 342S (both were introduced in 1950 and ran base, but not the individual rings themselves off the top assembly (being split) in place IF someone lightened the trigger spring trying to decrease trigger definite date these major retailers ceased carrying theses guns, (and in all on factory tapped guns were lowered to accommodate scope mounts. behind the existing factory A. base, which very likely may have been implemented in the 340A or early Bs. Which tells me again the factory found a way I am not suffix letter. The RH photo shows the gun's life, and those Gun has no markings other than Stevens 325C. If on this part number should ??? (discontinued) at the "E" series, however there is an "S" and "V" thrown into column, 3 shot, stamped out removable unit made from two single sheets of metal existing model 23D rifle magazine. 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