Savage 99 EG in 303 savage

[iceman]

I think I did ok today. I picked up a 99 EG in 303 savage with a box of Imperial 190 gr rounds for $150. Seemed good to me. There is a crack in the stock by the butt plate but repairable. Bore is clean and sharp. There was a sling with hook type attachments and round eyes in the wood. I have similar set up in a 1942 model 94 and I think they are probably worth more than I paid for the rifle. Can anybody confirm this see pics attached.

[Mainehunter]

Never knew the EG models came with them or was it an option? I've seen slings and eye hooks like that but only on models R or RS. Nice grab though!

Mainehunter

[ollogger]

oh so nice!! I think with the ammo & the sling you didn't pay but a few bucks for the gun




ollogger

[iceman]

I don't think it was originally with the sling but added on. Couldn't resist at that price, I remember my Dad had a 303 savage.

[Sixgun]

Yessir ......you done very well in the "world of old fashioned Highway Robbery" That's American Capitalism at its finest. Those old fashioned sling hooks are very desirable and I always keep several sets around when I want to make a few extra hundred on a fine Winchester.-----6

[hondo1892]

I'd love to have that rifle for another hundred. Really good deal! Have fun with it.

[32-20]

Your 99 isn't an EG. EG's had the pistol grip . Nice gun and a great price.

[earlmck]

Pure larceny! And now you have a fine rifle.

And Partizan is making brass for it and Lee makes dies so it is now quite readily fed by a reloader. Just like a 30/30 for case capacity and the nice long neck for cast bullets.

[Bill in Oregon]

Outstanding find! Wow, you got it for a song.

[Pete44ru]

Your 99 isn't an EG. EG's had the pistol grip . Nice gun and a great price.

+1 - Some Savage 99's have the model's single or two letters stamped into the face of the action, on one or both sides of the spool magazine's axle bushing - viewable after removing the forwnd wood.

Like: [ E O G ], [ O F ], [ O R ], [ O T ], or have the model stamped into the LH topside of the front receiver ring (Model A, Model B, etc).


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[iceman]

What I have found out so far is it is circa 1936/37. On the road today so I will take it apart and check it out for other markings. Not sure if I'll keep it or sell it yet. At that price I couldn't leave it for someone else. I also picked up a Mossberg 500 in 12 ga with vent rib and removable choke like new for $275 not a super deal but I like them. I sold one a couple of years ago and bought a new Winchester SPX. I just can't get used to the safety in front of the trigger and being left handed sort of awkward. Looks like I have it sold for what I have in it so win,win.

[iceman]

My mistake in saying it is an EG (got to get these glasses checked) No other model designation other than Model 99. I removed the forearm and after I got the spruce needles and other dirt out of there all I saw stamped on the face of the receiver was the letter T. (It is not a take down) The forearm is wide and checkered, the barrel is short at 20" shotgun butt. Serial # on butt plate matches serial of the rifle 3719xx. The internals were dirty but functional. I'll have to do a tear down and scrub them but nothing major. The more I play with it the more I like it. Sure is a handy rifle. I find it strange that forearm is checkered yet stock is not could it be an add on? Here are some more pics.

[BigSky56]

Do you need any load data? I have some in a lymans #45. danny

[iceman]

Load data might be handy. I will probably shoot 170 gr jacketed as I don't cast my own. I have found brass at $80/100 new Privi brass. Getting more and more tempting to turn this into a winter project and redo the wood etc. I seem to be able to see the rear sight pretty well and it could just be my next walking around rifle.

[BigSky56]

Here you go. danny

[iceman]

Thanks!!

[iceman]

Serial number stamped on the end of the forearm matches rifle. A model T is apparently semi rare, yet all photos I have seen of the T model have a curved lever. I'll keep searching when i have time. Any ideas appreciated.