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Savage 99

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Reporting; last week I traded a dreaded "plastic" pistol for a savage 99 in 243. It is a pre tang safety model. I have not got it to the range. The price tag was $449. He gave me an even trade :lol: :lol:
I had a desire for one since the 60's. it balances great.
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Re: Savage 99

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Congratulations, nice trade. :D
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Re: Savage 99

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The only 243 I had the opportunity to shoot was very accurate.
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Re: Savage 99

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Plastic is every where, but wood and steel get my attention.
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Re: Savage 99

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Sounds like a nice rifle.. the one with the safety on the lever can be de-cocked by holding the trigger back and closeing the lever.. the tang safety models, not so much.. Is it an E model? I have a 308 in that type... good deer caliber too... Les
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Re: Savage 99

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I am not sure of the model. It seems to have been made in the 1950's. I will get a photo as soon as i can.
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Re: Savage 99

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.243 Model 99's had to have been made after 1957, when the first M99's were stretched for the introduction of .308's into the lineup. (IIRC, the tang safety was introduced in some models about 1960)

If you remove the forend wood, Savage 99's have the model designation ( 1 or 2 letters, depending on the model) stamped into the front face of the action body, on one or both sides of the magazine rotor axle bearing (for rotary mag 99's).



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Re: Savage 99

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IMO the best rifle made I use mine for elk and such and long range predator hunting, when you shoot it and your not happy with the groups theres a easy fix for the front end I got mine down to 1" @100. A guy I hunt with uses one in 250 sav for moose and elk with good success. danny
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Re: Savage 99

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I did have once a Savage 99F (Feather Weight) but I let that one go to my nephew (wish I hadn't now but that's a different story). Anyway, mine was around 1962-63 time frame. The problem I was having to determine the date was around that time Savage changed their methods on dates. Instead of using the serial number they decided to use two letters that are stamped on the front of the boss (where the lever is hinged at), you may need a magnifying glass to read it. Even though mine was around that time it was a pre-tang safety.

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Re: Savage 99

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Yer pic's too big for this forum's format - probably due to the enlargement feature.



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Re: Savage 99

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that looks like a nice one! been kind of looking for one my self in 243
and at that price my quest would have ended right there


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Re: Savage 99

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Congrats! I own two 99 EG's in .300. It took me awhile to branch out from my other levers, but I really like the 99.
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Re: Savage 99

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It was so refreshing to read this thread on a real lever gun.

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Re: Savage 99

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With that 93 Marlin and this Savage 99 I guess I am a following a different path as every where I go the tupper ware guns are selling like hotcakes. Nothing like a 50 or 60 year old rifle.
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Re: Savage 99

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I think you did very well there, marshooter, I would have jumped at that deal myself. And another plus is that you can live in New York and not have to give it up to the gestapo. (If you consider that a positive note).

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Re: Savage 99

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The story: I went to the pawn shop in Lubbock 50th and ave P. people stacked up buying every thing semi and plastic on one end of the counter. At the other end stands surplus, lever action , and muzzle loaders. When I asked to see the savage I had to tell the clerk which one it was. I doubt he had Many lookers. He's probably already sold the Glock I traded in. Now I got to find a place to hog hunt. These old guns get attention at the range. However smokeless powder guns do not age if cared for. They have potential to last generations. There are lots of new guns but seldom really old guns like all the WWII surplus rifles ( my m44 Mosin) included are as good as ever. Many of the "old" guns were made in my lifetime. Baby boomers have seen the world move from wood to plastic.
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Re: Savage 99

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There's something about them old levers...Can't hardly resist them...they're like them Sireens ,calling and beckoning, 'buy me, buy me' :lol:
Got hooked on this one;
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That's going to leave a mark.
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Re: Savage 99

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I've kicked myself too many times to count after passing up several 99's in .243. Never again.
It's on my short wishlist, however, funds and safe space are even shorter at the moment.

Sounds like you came out on the better end of that bargain.
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Re: Savage 99

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Better photo
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Re: Savage 99

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First blush, I'd say it looks like you got a nice 1956-1960 99-EG. (yours is not a 1960+ (which would be a 99-DL and stamped "99-M") with the features I can see.)

Look on the "Lever boss" (just above the lever link/pivot pin). If there is an "H" it's a '56. An "I" a '57, a "J" a '58, etc.

(FWIW, the 99 magazine carrier was "stretched" in 1954. The .308 was added to the 99R, RS and EG in 1955 and the .243 added to the R RS EG in 1956. (.358 in '59)
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Re: Savage 99

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It is a 99F with a rotary Magazine, lever safety, cocking indicator, factory drilled for scope. Serial # 934792.
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Re: Savage 99

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Test run today. It is easy to use, very little recoil. Light weight. Next step is good scope, and sling.
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Re: Savage 99

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OK I i'll jump in on this thread, and see if anybody can help me. My 99 is in 300 savage, no cartridge counter but lever safety, and above the lever pin it has 26R in a circle. Serial number 1077xxx. Date of manufacture?? Thanks for the help.
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Re: Savage 99

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fordwannabe wrote:OK I i'll jump in on this thread, and see if anybody can help me. My 99 is in 300 savage, no cartridge counter but lever safety, and above the lever pin it has 26R in a circle. Serial number 1077xxx. Date of manufacture?? Thanks for the help.
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Re: Savage 99

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Tom the R makes it a 1964 with no counter a E model . danny
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Re: Savage 99

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I think I posted to the wrong 99 thread.... :oops:
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Re: Savage 99

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Thanks Danny
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Re: Savage 99

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Good buy! Let us know how she groups.
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