WoodchuckAssassin
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I finally took the weaver side-mounted scope off my 340 30-30, and the receiver said that it was a 340C (“C” for Compact). The only problem with that is that the 340C only came with an 18 ½ inch barrel, and my barrel is 20 inches long. What’s even more confusing is that the 340C was only made between 1962-1965 (before the act in 1968 saying that all guns needed serial numbers) BUT my 340C DOES have a serial number, meaning its manufacture date had to have been AFTER 1968. WHAT’S GOING ON! Also, the butt plate on the 340C should have a white line spacer, and mine does not.
My theory is that at some point in my rifles history, someone used the stock and barrel from a 340, and put a 340C receiver on it. Since both the 340 and 340C came in 30-30, it makes sense that it would work. Am I losing my mind, or am I close to solving this riddle?
All the info I’ve found on this Savage came from “The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values, 15th Edition,” so I consider this a reputable source. Thanks for any help TheHighRoad can provide.
My theory is that at some point in my rifles history, someone used the stock and barrel from a 340, and put a 340C receiver on it. Since both the 340 and 340C came in 30-30, it makes sense that it would work. Am I losing my mind, or am I close to solving this riddle?
All the info I’ve found on this Savage came from “The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values, 15th Edition,” so I consider this a reputable source. Thanks for any help TheHighRoad can provide.