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I Just Got My Grandpa's Savage 340


rdm1962

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My Dad's last surviving brother (uncle Bob) just gave me my Grandpa's Savage 340 in 30-30. Long story short. I have been helping him with some reloading for a few months now. Lots of fun talking hunting and shooting. Anyway He says to me on Sunday "hey I've got a gun you haven't seen before." He pulls a cased rifle out of his safe and opens it. Before he can say anything I say "wow a Savage 340." I knew Savage over Stevens because of the bolt handle. "I've always wanted one of these. If you want to sell it let me know." He standing there shocked and says. "That's your Grandpa's rifle." He passed away on Aug 8th,1972. He say's he wouldn't sell for any Money. But because I was named after him I should have it. He puts the rifle back in the case and hand it to me. This rifle hasn't been shot in at least 45 years. I am super stoked to have this rifle. I've already told my son (Ralph 4)it's his. I know what I'll deer hunt with this year. I'll post some pictures soon. Ralph

Kind of makes up for last Thursday.

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I have stuff that people left me or gave me before they died. Like a clock or lamp, for example. When I look at them, I think of the person who left/gave it to me. It means something to me. Some of it is "valuable" some of it is not. It all has value to me and the memories of the person who it belonged to are the best part.


I am sure your grandfather would have wanted you to have that rifle. Enjoy it. And pics of it for us to look at. Maybe a bit of story on it? Don't think I have heard of a Savage 340.

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  • 2 months later...

I haven't got to the range with this Savage yet. Started my new job and it sucks. I figured some pictures needed to be posted. My Uncle told me that my Grandpa was so cheep that he wouldn't pay to have sling studs installed. He would just tie a piece of cord around the stock and barrel as a sling. I don't think I put a sling on it either.

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