bob241 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Nice high serial number 1928 Savage Thompson for sale on GB, not mine, may be all orginial. http://www.gunbroker.com/item/618189968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 My thoughts after a quick glance: Note the "Model of 1928" nomenclature. Does the frame match the receiver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgvince Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Can't see any military stamps. Commercially sold? Nice looking gun! Good thing there's no buy now at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Wright Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 No one-piece milled ejector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R67 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I see some swapo-chango in the small parts. Looks like original finish on the gun though.... My thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Look at the build up of carbon in compensator. When I rebuilt my ole SA I started using 'Wolfs' ammo and I literally had to chisel the residue out. Never did get it all as I didn't want to damage the comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Look at the build up of carbon in compensator. When I rebuilt my ole SA I started using 'Wolfs' ammo and I literally had to chisel the residue out. Never did get it all as I didn't want to damage the comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddemon02 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Looks like a one piece ejector. For being such a high savage and not being an A1, I would think it to be commerically sold. Was curious about the nickle plated bolt and knurled actuator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 My thoughts after a quick glance: Note the "Model of 1928" nomenclature. Does the frame match the receiver? Is it my imagination or do I see the remnants of an A after after 1928? My screen resolution is not that great though. Bob D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 when you blow up the pic it looks fussy in that area and it looks like a A1 is there.....is this a doctored pic? could a 338,xxx #'d gun NOT be a A1? i thought the S1928's were approx only to serial #45,000..(3 runs of 10,000) also would it have a milled ejector and a version 2 cutts at #338,xxx ??? isnt that a military stamp on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwiifirearms Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Here is my theory, it is not doctored, but just a very light roll-stamp. Note how the "M" in the same line is very light and the letters in the middle of the line are deepest and progressively fade towards each end.I think it is a 1928 A1 with a weakly applied roll-stamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgvince Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) I sent seller some questions. It is a consignment gun. The seller said he would try to get better photos and more history and info. I'll post what he sends me. Huggy, it does look like some sort of "shadow" of A1. It's hard to tell. All I see is a military style ejector. My Savage Model 1928 is serial number 141xxx. Edited February 4, 2017 by mgvince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'm thinking WWII is probably right that it's a bad roll mark. Huggy, that's a type 4 comp. Mgvin, I'm sure that the seller received more than just our question requests. I'll wait and watch because it looks like a nice gun. R67, which parts look "off" to you? Bob D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Ploughboy Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Looks like a former police department (per the FOIA report I obtained) Savage 1928 that I used to own. High serial number, ladder Lyman rear sight, finned barrel with last series Cutts compensator, diminished visibility "A1" marking, etc. Mine was in near perfect condition, ran perfectly; but golly, cleaning a Cutts is no fun. Probably should have kept it. Best of luck to whoever buys the GB gun. MHO, YMMV, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 The good news is the frame and receiver match. I wonder what is going on with the receiver nomenclature with this recently posted picture. I do not see any US government inspection or acceptance stamps. There has to be a story in all of this somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R67 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Sometime I think I know enough to contribute. I thought this was an earlier Savage gun, and the WWII parts stuck out at me. If this is a later 1928 than maybe it got sold with the WWII parts. But the talk about how this may be a M1928A1 with a weak stamp solves my perceived problems with the piece. Sorry for any confusion. I am still learning every day I come on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bug Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I am still learning every day I come on this board. Is THAT ever a statement of fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 what is the GE stamp in a circle? mine has no marks like this i think its a beautiful gun and a good deal...shocked there are no bids on this gun......WH's sell for $20k and the real deal cant get $22k? if i were in the market again i would have bid on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 what is the GE stamp in a circle? mine has no marks like thisHuggy, The circle with GEG is the inspection stamp ofGeorge E. Goll, a longtime Auto-Ordnance Employee that was the inspector at Savage to inspect the guns on behalf of Auto-Ordnance. Sometimes his stamp appears on the grip frame near the serial number under the butt stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijive Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 The good news is the frame and receiver match. I wonder what is going on with the receiver nomenclature with this recently posted picture. I do not see any US government inspection or acceptance stamps. There has to be a story in all of this somewhere. S-335585.jpgTom,It looks to me that someone purposely tried to remove the markings, look at the scratches over the "A1". It doesn't appear to be a light roll stamp to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 what is the GE stamp in a circle? mine has no marks like thisHuggy, The circle with GEG is the inspection stamp ofGeorge E. Goll, a longtime Auto-Ordnance Employee that was the inspector at Savage to inspect the guns on behalf of Auto-Ordnance. Sometimes his stamp appears on the grip frame near the serial number under the butt stock.ive had my gun taken apart in every way....no marking...1940 S1928 low serial #....must not have marked the early ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) I have an early 1940 savage commercial 28, serial number 17XXX, it has the GEG stamp on it. Actually it has the stamp double struck, the first one was light and he hit the stamp again. Huggy, maybe your gun was refinished. Edited February 8, 2017 by buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 If you look at the 20th down from the top you can see the discoloration of the receiver just forward and aft of the stamp "Model of 1928" compared to the rest of the receiver. Still a nice looking gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwiifirearms Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I still see a light stamp. Perhaps also some heavy cleaning and/or attempt to remove marks. I'd want to see it in person, but wouldn't bother me much either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggytree Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I have an early 1940 savage commercial 28, serial number 17XXX, it has the GEG stamp on it. Actually it has the stamp double struck, the first one was light and he hit the stamp again. Huggy, maybe your gun was refinished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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