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The History of Savage Arms

Savage Arms was founded in 1894 by Arthur Savage in Utica, New York. Arthur Savage held two important patents at the time: a patent for a repeating rifle with a single-column magazine lever-action rifle, which he acquired in 1891, and a patent for a hammerless lever-action design. That paved the way for Savage’s quick rise to success.

The company’s first breakthrough came in 1895 when it introduced Model 1895 – the first hammerless lever-action rifle on the market. It was modeled after Model 1892, an earlier design that never saw production due to losing a bid for a US Army contract. Model 1895, however, won the contract for New York National Guard, but it was soon canceled due to getting caught in a contemporary political climate.

Savage continued investing efforts into the production of military-grade weapons. It was named one of the two finalists in the US Army trials for a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and it lost only to the now-famous Colt M1911. Savage used the gained experience to produce high-quality pocket pistols, though, which resulted in the introduction of Model 1907, 1915, and 1917.

During World War I, Savage was merged with the Driggs-Seabury Ordnance company. The joint company focused all its efforts on the production of Lewis machine guns and heavy equipment for war purposes.

Between the two wars, Savage decided to expand its business inside the USA. In 1920 it bought Stevens Arms of Chicopee, followed by A.H. Fox Gun Co. of Philadelphia and Davis-Warner Arms and CrescentArms Co. of Norwich in 1930. Success followed and in 1939 Savage introduced the Model 24 combination gun which sold over a million copies.

When World War II commenced, though, Savage was once again ready to answer the call of duty. It focused all its resources on war efforts, producing a staggering number of weapons. It already signed a contract with Auto Ordinance Co. in 1938 to manufacture the famous .45 caliber Thompson submachine gun, and most of these submachine guns that were used in WWII were produced by none other than Savage. The company was also contracted by the US government in 1940 to produce .30 and .50 caliber Browning machine guns. On top of that, Savage manufactured one of the most mass-produced bolt-action rifles of WWII, the British No. 4 Lee–Enfield. A record of 1.2 million Lee-Enfield rifles was produced by Savage during the time of war.

Production dialed down after the war, though. In 1946, Savage closed its facilities in Utica and moved all its operations to the Stevens manufacturing premises. Even though the Model 110 was introduced in 1958, which remains one of the company’s most successful rifles to this date, Savage started to experience some issues. In 1960 all production was moved to the current location of Westfield, Massachusetts, and what followed was a series of different ownerships over the company. Savage gradually ran into serious financial problems and in 1988 the company declared bankruptcy.

The company had to cut back on its manufacturing costs to the point where it even stopped producing short-action configurations of its most successful model, the aforementioned Model 110. It wasn’t until 1995 when Savage returned to private ownership led by Ronald Coburn who sort of rejuvenated the whole company.

In 2002 Savage introduced and patented AccuTrigger – a safe and user-adjustable trigger that soon became a success. The following year, in 2003, the company was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence, further reaffirming Savage’s distinction. Four years later, on May 15, 2007, Savage 93R17 BTVS has been named the best rifle in the Best of the Best presentation by Shooting Times, Sporting Gun, and Shooting Gazette magazines.

In 2013 Savage once again changed ownership. It was acquired by Orbital ATK for 315 million dollars, and it was later handed over to Vista Outdoor which later sold it for $170 million in 2019 to a group of private investors led by Savage’s management.

The company also had its logo changed in the middle of the 2010s when it decided to retire its old logo that presumably featured Chief Lame Deer, a native-American tribesman leader. The latter supposedly approached Arthur Savage in 1919 to purchase rifles for his tribe. In exchange for a discount, Lame Deer agreed to a deal. According to the deal, Savage was allowed to use Lame Deer’s face for promotional purposes. Many doubt the authenticity of this story, however, and Savage itself removed it from its official website as well.

Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 Rifle Review

Savage Anschutz Mark 10 in 22 LR

Figure 1: Savage Anschutz Mark 10 in 22 LR (Source: https://www.bradfordsauction.com/auction-lot/savage-anschutz-mark-10-bolt-action-target-rifle_B2D4CE4A2A)

Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 is a single-shot bolt-action 22LR target rifle that was designed with precision and accuracy in mind. It was built in the tradition of Anschutz rifles, known for their high-quality craftsmanship and performance. Due to its age, it is now mostly considered a collectible.

Savage-Anschutz Mark 10’s barrel is 660 millimeters long, and it is free-floating. This ensures that the barrel is not subjected to any unnecessary stress or pressure, allowing for consistent and accurate shots.

The stock is designed with the target shooter in mind, featuring a thumb groove and Wundhammer swell pistol grip for a comfortable and secure hold. It also has an adjustable hand stop with a sling swivel, allowing for easy carrying and support while shooting.

The trigger of the Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 is a single-stage design that can be adjusted to the shooter's preference. This, combined with the peep sight with micrometer click adjustments and front sight, allows for fine-tuned accuracy when aiming and shooting.

Finally, the receiver of the Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 is sturdy and reliable, featuring an 11 mm rounded dovetail for mounting optics. On the right side of the receiver, there is a safety catch. When the safety catch is in the forward position (away from the shooter), a red dot will appear which indicates the rifle is in firing mode.

Overall, the Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 is a top-quality target rifle that is sure to deliver consistent, accurate shots for the serious shooter.

Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 Calibers

Savage/Anschutz Mark 10 can only be chambered for the 22 LR caliber.

The receiver of Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 with a visible dovetail

Figure 2: The receiver of Savage-Anschutz Mark 10 with a visible dovetail (Source: https://www.bradfordsauction.com/auction-lot/savage-anschutz-mark-10-bolt-action-target-rifle_B2D4CE4A2A)

Receiver Dimensions of a Savage rifle

D: 11 mm

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage-Anschutz Mark 10

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage-Anschutz Mark 10

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension.

Since Mark 10 features a round 11 mm dovetail, every rifle with a rounded 11 mm dovetail will have scope mounts interchangeable with it.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage-Anschutz Mark 10

The same goes for two-piece scope mounts. Every rifle with a rounded 11 mm dovetail will have scope mounts interchangeable with the Mark 10.

Best Scope Mounts for Savage-Anschutz Mark 10

Fixed Scope Mounts for Savage-Anschutz Mark 10

When it comes to fixed scope mounts for Mark 10’s 11 mm rounded dovetail, you would be hard-pressed to find a better solution than these BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings.

They are made of aluminum, offer an abundance of quality for their price, and come with a 2-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Savage-Anschutz Mark 10

Being able to easily attach and then re-attach a scope mount without needing to zero it again is a feature that a lot of rifle owners are happy to pay for. Detachable repeatable scope mounts usually come at a bit heftier price which is justified by the added versatility they offer.

We think these Rusan Pivot 30 mm Rings would be a great choice for a detachable repeatable scope mount for your Savage-Anschutz Mark 10.

Picatinny Rails for Savage-Anschutz Mark 10

If you aren’t satisfied with the 11 mm dovetail on your Savage-Anschutz Mark 10, then you can install this Contessa Picatinny rail on it instead.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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