> is nearly a complete absence of stampings on the receiver
> and the receiver lacks the "lightning" cuts. It does appear
> to have the correct (repaired) stock and butt plate with
> rubber pad. It has the etched Santa Fe Division Golden
> State Arms Standard 1943 on the left side of the barrel
> forward of the hand guard. The bore is crisp and the firing
> pin appears as new. Is this just a large paper weight or is
> it worth the $80 bucks I paid the pawn shop?
>
> > > > Like you, I am also searching for any info on a Golden
> > > > State Arms Corp firearm Santa Fe Model 1949. It was my
> > > > grandfather's gun and I remember my grandfather mention
> > > > that "They don't make ammo for this one anymore." So I
> > > > don't have a clue. British Enfield 303? Hmmm....
> > >
> > > I have a model 1944 Sante Fe... also my grandfather's rifle
> > > with a weaver K4 side mounted scope.. it is a. 303 but
> > > whether british or savage?? I have shot both rounds
> > > inumerably through this weapon and both are accurate and
> > > neither have very much recoil given the size of the
> > > rounds.. Mine also has some british type markings though
> > > very small what look to be crowns on the barrel on the
> > > right side (looking down the barrel as if the fire it) just
> > > past the chamber are two of these crowns and on the stock
> > > on the left
> > >
> > > just underneath that big folding safety it says England?? Although they were
> > >
> > > made it says also in Pasedina CA.
> > >
> > > If anyone get's any info or online photos or place to have
> > > it appraised ..PLEASE let me know Thanks.. and you can (if
> > > you have a model 1944 made in Pasedina CA. 303) either use
> > > British. 303 rounds or. 303 savage rounds.. I have used
> > > them both and never had a problem or inaccuracy
> > >
> > > ~Robert
> >
> > hey everyone,
> >
> > Just like yourselves I have one of the Enfields that were sporterized by Golden State arms. For everyone's
> >
> > safety and shooting pleasure please DO NOT FIRE. 303 SAVAGE
> > ROUNDS THROUGH THIS RIFLE!!!! I am thankful that Robert
> > hasn't been injured up to this point by shooting the Savage
> > rounds through his gun. The rifles are chambered for the.
> > 303 British round ONLY!!! If you look on the left side of
> > the barrel just forward of the action you will find that
> > there is a stamp of. 303 BR on it. If you have a competent
> > gunsmith in you area I would advise that both of you take
> > you rifles in to have them thoroughly inspected, especially
> > Robert because he may have damaged his rifle by shooting
> > the Savage loads through it. My rifle's barrel is
> > completely worn out and I would like to find a replacement
> > but I don't know where I might be able to find on. If
> > anyone might know where I could pick one up PLMK. As a last
> > note the. 303 British rounds are very easy to find and are
> > stocked at almost every large retail store or at the local
> > gun shop.
> >
> > Deryck
Well I am not sure where my British 303 is made? it has the stampings on the left side B 1942 E and #4 m k 1 and on the right side is England. I do know its the best deer rifle I own. John