Savage Arms Model 775A 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 26 Inch Barrel, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber, Factory Engraved, Walnut Stock, Poly-Choke, 1950–1952
This U.S.-made Savage Arms Model 775A stands out for its factory game-scene engraving on a rounded-back alloy receiver and its period-correct features from the 1950–1952 era. It is configured with a 26 inch barrel, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and a 4+1 tubular magazine, and comes fitted with a Poly-Choke Deluxe adjustable external choke/compensator marked "Hartford, Conn. Pat. Pend."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The receiver shows many scratches and finish loss on the high edges, though most of the original finish remains. The barrel exhibits multiple large areas of finish loss. The walnut stock has various dings, scratches, and handling marks. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Poly-Choke Deluxe adjustable external choke/compensator (installed); marked 'Hartford, Conn. Pat. Pend.'
- Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad with white-line spacer (installed)
Built during 1950–1952, this Model 775A is a long-recoil-operated semi-automatic 12 gauge with a 26 inch barrel and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The tubular magazine is stated at 4+1 capacity. The barrel address reads "SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A."
The alloy receiver has a rounded-back profile and factory engraving: pointers on the right side, waterfowl on the left, with additional scroll along the top receiver edges. The knurled magazine cap and bead sight arrangement remain consistent with the period configuration.
The installed Poly-Choke Deluxe external, dial-type choke/compensator provides indexed settings for Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, and is marked "Hartford, Conn., Pat. Pend." A bead-type front sight provides a clear sight picture.
Walnut furniture includes a pistol-grip stock and a forend with wraparound point-pattern checkering. A Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer is installed, yielding a 14.0 inch length of pull.
Markings include "PROOF TESTED — 12 GAUGE — 2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER." The shotgun retains the classic lines and mechanical layout associated with Savage’s mid-century semi-automatic designs.