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Year is a best guess, not very accurate dating with serial numbers on Savages. This is interestingly Savages “modern” take on how a long recoil Auto 5 clone should look. The most obvious thing being no humpback. BUT, after carefully inspecting the components turns out this is more of a copy of the model 11 than the Auto 5. The friction components, recoil spring, action spring, mag tube spring/follower/plug are all compatible with the model 11. Savage did simplify the design, by reducing the parts count considerably in the trigger group, simplified machining on the bolt, and overall made the gun more affordable. Definitely not as nice as my model 11, but it’s a fun addition to the collection in terms of having “The next stage in evolution of long recoil”

Rebuild kit from Arts Gun Shop.

For me, they’re a very cool piece of history. Space age materials put to use on a shotgun built during the heart of the space race of the 60’s.

Taken with a 1980’s Kiron 105mm Macro lens and Sony A7ii

Icarus was badly burned over about 10-12 inches of his belly from the previous owner improperly using a heating pad. He’s currently on antibiotics and silver cream, and keeping him dry on paper towels. He pooped last week, and getting him to eat was the final piece of the puzzle. So happy to see him being a normal snake and healing up.

She was on a food strike for 4 weeks, tried feeding in a separate container and she’s now eaten the 3rd week in a row. Not ideal, but gotta do what’s best for her.

Treated with a chlorahexadine soak and spray on Blu-Kote which was recommended to me by (not a vet) a professional in the trade. Already looks so much better than before. Keeping Icarus clean, dry, and hydrated until I can get into a vet. Previous owner said Icarus had eaten about 2 weeks ago, and was in the middle of a shed when I got him/her so I think we’re out of the death zone and just need to manage keeping infection away. I am worried about how deep the tissue damage goes though.