Savage 99..
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Savage 99..
I have been looking at a 99 savage for the last couple of months in a local gun shop and it has given me a lot to think about. I have never owned one but this one is in 300 savage, 171xxx, very dirty but good bore, and I can get it bought for $400. I know absolutely nothing about these rifles and was curious if they are bringing that kind of money. I see a lot of folks here that know about them so I thought I would ask. It looks to me that it would make a nice rifle after a lot of cleaning. By the way, I did count at least 6 plug screws in the reciever. Is this normal?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
THe $400 seem about right from what I have seen. I got a 308 for a little under $400 after looking long and hard for about a year. On the other hand, I saw one yesterday in 243, glued on recoil pad, removable magazine and in my opinion about 80% condition. The guy wanted $800 for it.
I cannot help with the question about the plug-screws except to say mine doesnt have any.
Someone else with more knowledge will chime in soon.
I cannot help with the question about the plug-screws except to say mine doesnt have any.
Someone else with more knowledge will chime in soon.
I don't think it was originally D&T for scopes. The back two are for tang sights, those just aft of and just forward of the "port" are for scope mounts. Hence, 6 total. $400 ain't a bad price from what I've seen.
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Hobie
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Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
I'm not by any means a collector, but I do know that I like them as well as any rifle I've ever picked up; they just fit me. I can throw up a 99 with my eyes shut and when I open them, the bead will be laying right in the notch where it belongs. It just works for me.
About any old 99, that don't look like it's been used for a T-post, will bring the kind of money they're asking. Take a look on www.gunbroker.com or www.gunsamerica.com for an idea of going prices. This is not to say you shouldn't haggle. I figure if I just save the sales tax, haggling still pays enough to make it worth the effort.
According to the serial # database at http://www.savage99.com/savage99_dates.htm
the 99 in question was made in 1915.
Many old 99's were drilled & tapped after leaving the factory and perhaps the two extra holes you mentioned were for a tang sight. Just taking a SWAG here.
The absolute best single resource for info on these guns is probably at
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread ... /40/page/1
They are just a hell of a nice bunch of folks and they'll fall all over themselves trying to help, if you register & post a question.
Take care & have fun. I'll warn you up front that the dang things are addictive. I just picked up a .308 & I'm already 'needing' another in .358 or .375 for my 'heavy rifle'.
About any old 99, that don't look like it's been used for a T-post, will bring the kind of money they're asking. Take a look on www.gunbroker.com or www.gunsamerica.com for an idea of going prices. This is not to say you shouldn't haggle. I figure if I just save the sales tax, haggling still pays enough to make it worth the effort.
According to the serial # database at http://www.savage99.com/savage99_dates.htm
the 99 in question was made in 1915.
Many old 99's were drilled & tapped after leaving the factory and perhaps the two extra holes you mentioned were for a tang sight. Just taking a SWAG here.
The absolute best single resource for info on these guns is probably at
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread ... /40/page/1
They are just a hell of a nice bunch of folks and they'll fall all over themselves trying to help, if you register & post a question.
Take care & have fun. I'll warn you up front that the dang things are addictive. I just picked up a .308 & I'm already 'needing' another in .358 or .375 for my 'heavy rifle'.
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I sure do appreciate the information. As much of a winchester man as I claim to be, a funny thing happened to me when I first picked up this rifle. It seemed to just "fit." It has one of the nicest sight pictures I have ever seen and the stock fit in the shoulder real nice. That is why I asked the question. I really liked it the first time I held her. I think that you all have convinced me to get off my rear and bring it home. Is ammo difficult to find? Are there any tricks to taking one apart to clean it? It looks as though the poor thing had never been cleaned.
By the way, I didn't think it was that old. Will have to re-check the serial number. I did notice that it has a either bakelite or metal but plate(too dirty to really see.)
I sure do appreciate the information.
By the way, I didn't think it was that old. Will have to re-check the serial number. I did notice that it has a either bakelite or metal but plate(too dirty to really see.)
I sure do appreciate the information.
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I sold a pretty nice 99EG for 400.00 just a couple of weeks ago. It was in 300 savage and a very good shooter.
I probably should have kept it, but I have been buying too many leveracitons lately and felt like I needed to recoupe some of my money, that I have blown. And while the 99 was a good gun, I just felt like I probably wouldn't use it, because I have too many others I liked better, and I was into it right, where I could come out on it with a little profit.
I could have probably gotten 500.00 out of it, if I had been willing to sit on it for a while, but had an offer for 400.00 so I took it.
I probably should have kept it, but I have been buying too many leveracitons lately and felt like I needed to recoupe some of my money, that I have blown. And while the 99 was a good gun, I just felt like I probably wouldn't use it, because I have too many others I liked better, and I was into it right, where I could come out on it with a little profit.
I could have probably gotten 500.00 out of it, if I had been willing to sit on it for a while, but had an offer for 400.00 so I took it.
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Well, looks like I'm the fly in the ointmint here because personally, I would not pay 4 c-notes for a Savage levergun that has too many holes in it unless it was a 25-35, 32-40, or a 38-55 . It may be priced about right for a pre-war gun but when you go to sell it, no one wants a gun with extra holes in it. So I guess it comes down to the supply and demand in your area and whether or not you are willing to wait for a gun that is "right." When a gun is "right", you will make money and if its not, the value will stagnate.----------your call--------Sixgun
I have to agree with Marlin .35. I bought a 99 in .300 savage just three months ago for $600. It had a nice redfield scope, but half the blueing is gone and it has two extra holes in the receiver. A really nice one is going (or should I say waiting) for $695 locally. I wouldn't be able to resist at $400. You could almost certainly get your money back, plus some, if you decided you didn't like it...but you will.Marlin .35 wrote:I think $400.00 is a steal. I can't seem ti find one less than 600.00, and then they are not in the best of condition. I first would ask for a "best price", to see if you can save a few bucks, but I would go ahead and purchase it!! Good luck!! Art
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I horse-traded around and got into this one for about half of the going rate.
I'm generally pretty practical about my guns; it has to serve a specific purpose and if I don't need two tools for that job, I don't add another.
I made a little exception in this case. This .308 will serve any use that I'm likely to put a carbine to. Still, some of the best fun I had as a kid was with old military Rolling Blocks, Springfields & SMLE's, hammering stuff way out there using the ladder sights. So I decided to add a little something to make this a 'fun gun' as well as a practical one:
http://www.jeffsoutfitters.com/store.as ... egoryid=67
We'll see how it goes, but I'm gonna have some fun with this rig.
I'm generally pretty practical about my guns; it has to serve a specific purpose and if I don't need two tools for that job, I don't add another.
I made a little exception in this case. This .308 will serve any use that I'm likely to put a carbine to. Still, some of the best fun I had as a kid was with old military Rolling Blocks, Springfields & SMLE's, hammering stuff way out there using the ladder sights. So I decided to add a little something to make this a 'fun gun' as well as a practical one:
http://www.jeffsoutfitters.com/store.as ... egoryid=67
We'll see how it goes, but I'm gonna have some fun with this rig.
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That's too bad Morgan, but don't give up. I see one come up for sale here every so often, and if you want I'll let you know. Price varies with the phases of the moon. Most of 'em seem to be E-model .308's or .243's, which ain't a bad thing when you're scrounging for brass.
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