Savage Arms Model 340G .30-30 Bolt Action Rifle with Hand-Carved Stock and 19.6-Inch Barrel
The late-production Model 340G combines Savage’s rugged bolt-action design with the classic .30-30 Winchester cartridge. This particular rifle stands out for its shortening to a handy 19.6-inch barrel, a detachable three-round box magazine, and a uniquely hand-carved hardwood stock featuring wildlife and floral motifs. Few rifles offer bolt-action reliability in .30-30, making this customized 340G both practical and collectible.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Finish thinning and handling marks are present on exposed metal surfaces. The hand-carved stock panels display light tool marks typical of non-factory workmanship.
What’s Included
- 1× 3-round factory Savage Model 340 .30-30 steel box magazine
The Model 340G suffix indicates a late-run variant, identifiable by its “G” code and period-correct white-line buttplate spacer. Savage produced relatively few bolt-action rifles in .30-30 Winchester, so examples like this remain desirable for shooters who prefer spitzer bullets loaded in a detachable magazine.
The carbon-steel barrel has been professionally cut to 19.6 inches, giving the rifle quick handling while retaining the cartridge’s proven ballistics. A ramped front post with yellow bead pairs with a step-elevating rear leaf, allowing straightforward sight adjustment from woods ranges to open fields.
Its hardwood Monte Carlo stock features a hand-carved vine pattern on the fore-end and an elk-in-the-mountains scene on the butt. Though not factory or guild-engraved, the carving gives the rifle a one-of-a-kind appearance without affecting structural integrity.
The two-position sliding safety, 13.75-inch length of pull, and sling swivel studs reflect typical 1970s sporting ergonomics. Combined with the 3+1 capacity and strong bolt design, this 340G offers a solid platform for hunting or range use with a touch of personalized artistry.