Savage ,22 pump model 29a and 29b

thunderbolt

What's the easiest way to tell a Savage 29 A from the Savage 29 B? I know the receiver is longer on the 29 B, but I don't have one of each to compare length. Ideas?

savage170

If memory is right i think 29A has checkered wood and 29 B no checkering

njretcop

The 29A was made until 1940 and had a shorter forearm than the B.
The B was made from around the mid 50's and had a round rather than octagon barrel. The B also had a groove on top of the reciver for a scope.......

savage170

I have a 29 A just like this one
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=217391878
I think both can have a octgon barrel just when they was made makes the difference on the barrel. The one I have has a round barrel and is mark 29A

thunderbolt

Thanks guys!

Sav99

I have a 29b. Accurate enough but tends to jam on occasion.

cnsay

I have a 29 not A or B. Try finding parts for that, everyone has parts for a 29A but nothing for a model 29. Model 29 looks just like a 29A on the outside but uses a different feed ramp and magazine ball check.