AboutCharles Gage Expertise I can answer questions dealing with firearms and their development due to western expansion. I can answer most questions about any firearms of the world manufactured after the Civil War(1868 - present. I can offer safety warnings about these. I can offer opinions and the reasons behind these.
Experience I have been at the study of firearms and their use since my first issue of Field and Stream in 1962.At that time I was completely devoted to rifles, but over the years I have experienced the thrill of the hunt with handguns, shotguns and of course rifles. I moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico in 1972 and since I have taken numerous game and non-game animals with all firearms (cannons excluded)including blackpowder muzzleloading rifles,shotguns and handguns. My favorite handgun for large non-game animals, such as feral hogs, is my Uberti replica of a 1847 Colt Walker. Very heavy, but accurate.
Education/Credentials I am a 1973 high school graduate. Junior and senior year I developed a class on Wildlife Depredation and Conservation of our Rocky Mountain states. My specialty was the brown bear.
Awards and Honors New Mexico Hunter Safety Program Instructor 5 year award.
Question Hi, my name is Jonathan.
I just bought a Springfield Model 15 bolt action rifle at an auction. It has alot of wear and tear (which kinda makes it look pretty nice). I'm trying to find out how old it is. I recovered the patent numbers. They are 2173576, 2223092, and 2230372. It is a Savage Arms built. (unfortunatley not a stevens)
It is a 22. cal short, long, or long rifle. Could you please tell me how old it is and how you found out.
Thanks
Answer Hello Jonathan. Why do you say your Model 15 is Savage Arms built? One source states it as Stevens/Springfield Model 15/120. It was also manufactured between 1937 and 1971. Just goggle Savage/Stevens/Springfield Model 15/120 and you will get loads of information on your gun. There are also patent search sites you can find to locate your patent numbers. I hope you will try this and thank you for asking for me. Charles Gage
