50-150
Yes
1902 for the .22rf lightning rifle and 1893 for .32,.38 & .44 cal lightning rifle.
1890 for light frame .22rf caliber and 1886 for mediam frame .32, .38 & .44 caliber
--------SAVAGE 3 SERIES Rifle Information-------- There were several variations of the Savage model 3 rifle made. The basic version is a single shot bolt action, .22RF chambered rifle. It appears that all variations of the M3 were single shot and that the added model variation such as
You will have to place want ads, scour for sale ads and check on line auctions.
You do not say whether you have a 22RF,or the 32RF caliber.The 22 should not be to hard to find,but the 32RF would be more difficult.Gun shows are a start,and look to the web for some old ammo makers they may have some.Good luck!
You start by asking here, and talking with folks on internet forums that host firearm discussions.Tobin Arms was founded in Norwich CT in 1903 as a gun maker. In 1909 the firm moved to Woodstock Ontario, and was sold about 15 yrs later. They were known mainly as a maker of shotguns, but also produced a single shot rolling block action 22 boy's rifle. These are NOT strong types of actions, and should NOT fire modern high speed .22 LR ammunition.
According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, the Tobin Arms Manufacturing Co. made only shotguns. They operated from about 1905 to 1925 making an exposed hammer double and two hammerless models in four grades. They are not often seen by collectors and are highly prized because of their relative rarity. If you have a .22 Tobin, you should verify its authenticity because it would be very rare. If you are offered one, check it carefully for counterfeit.I have a Tobin Arms 22 cal . It is definatly authentic ,it has a exposed hammer, and was found in the attic of our old house in the late 50's buy my great aunt.The gun would deffinatly be for sale, especialy if it is worth somthing.I too have a Tobin .22rf. Also, an ad from October 1913 "Rod and Gun in Canada" which calls it a "$5.00 Boy Scout Rifle" given as a prize to youngsters who sell five annual subscriptions of Rod and Gun. I've talked with a gent in Ontario who has owned four of them over a period of 6 decades. They're hardly known at all so don't bring a high price. I got mine at a Georgia online auction for a little over $100 complete, original and working. I'm always looking for more of them. No such animal as a "counterfeit" Tobin rifle. Extremely few have even heard of them Check out CanadianGunNutz.com where my screen name is mauser. Or, RimfireCentral.com where my screen name is GevarmGunNut. You'll find more info on my gun at either of those websites.
The model 47 is a very unique Marlin. It was introduced around 1930, and the only way to get one was to buy 4 shares of Marlin preferred stock for $100, then the gun was free! The model 47 was identical to the model 20 Marlin, except for the case colored receiver, and checkered buttstock. It was made inlimited numbers, as nobody was buying stock in anything at that time, so Marlin didn't give a lot of them away. The model 47 was the only Marlin to ever use cyanide casehardeneing also. The distinctive pattern on the receiver was much like that used on Stevens rifles, and unlike any other Marlin. The magazine held 18 rounds and shot shorts, longs, and long rifle .22RF ammo. The lowest known serial number was 1247 and the highest was 1501. Hope this helps. mm93
I can't give an exact date but the 22rf was (re) patent in 1859 and guns started appearing for it in 1860. Of course while very convenient everyone wanted larger calibers so they started immediately increasing the size and firearms for the 32 rf were available by around 1863. The rf design doesn't work well for larger calibers for several reasons due to the ignition of the powder and probably more significantly in order for the case to handle the pressures it would have to be thicker and of course the rf is fired by smashing that case rim and it would take stronger hammers/springs to do so. This is why the percussion handgun became the main stay for larger handguns until the development of the centerfire cartridge.