Savage 99 Question
I recently bought a Savage 99 on GunBroker. I believe the stock has been replaced (definitely refinished) and am unsure of the model. The forend is schnobel-type with no markings. The buttstock has checkering on the pistol grip area with 2 diamonds in it. This doesn't appear to be original as the lever boss markings indicate 1954 (S/N 750XXX). The rifle is a 24" barrel in .300 Savage.
What should the original stock look like and where did my current stock come from? Also, how do I tell if I have an EG or R?
What should the original stock look like and where did my current stock come from? Also, how do I tell if I have an EG or R?
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Does anyone know if a Savage 99 410 barrel will fit on just about any 99? I have an early 99 30-30 takedown and thought the 410 barrel would be nice if it was an easy switch.
Thanks in advance,
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"What is the best way to clean the mechanism out short of a complete disassembly?".......there isn't any, take it to your local gunsmith. the 'spool' magazine is complicated and requires proper 'set-up' when reinstalled. 0 -
Thanks, MIKE WHISKY. That's what we kinda figured but wondered if anybody knew an easy way. 0 -
I think it would be worth a try to clean it. Remove all of the wood. Soak the action in solvent or spray it out liberally. Lube with a spray or pinpoint oiler. Use a gun lube and allow excess lube to drain out before reattaching the stock. The 99 is a very reliable action. 0 -
I would FIRST spray some solevent into both sides of the rotary...then clean out with a sponge or Q-tip...move it by hand and repeat until it moves freely...do the same with all moving parts in the magazine area...and when finished clean out the bottom...where grime tends to accumulate...you might want to also remove the forend and spray some solevent into the rotary from the barrel-side of the magazine as well. 0 -
Regarding the spool system, cleaning it would be my first approach. My Savage 99 was a bit "lazy" and wasn't feeding quite as crisply, tension on the magazine spool can be adjusted by backing out the carrier spindle screw on the receiver and turning the spindle nut. It's not difficult but does require a bit of a feel for the gun. Remove the forend and you should see the spindle nut. You back out the spindle screw (left side receiver) but do not remove it, the goal is to back it out just enough for the stem to not prevent the spindle from turning. Turn the spindle about "2 hrs" (counter I believe) then reseat the spindle screw. Once the spindle is turned by using the spindle nut the spindle screw is fully seated and you're done.
Again, it's not a precise procedure. The spindle screw is threaded just under the head, not on the end like a conventional screw.
Sounds harder than it is, takes about 5 minutes.
Here's a link with some 99 info & parts ID.
http://www.gunreports.com/special_reports/long_guns/Lever-Action-Savage-Model-Hunting-Rifles167-1.html0 -
It probably not as bad as it looks...
Give it a good cleaning and rub hard.
99 is a good gun.0 -
Thanks guys. I found a little video online that shows disassembly of everything except the spool assembly. I guess we'll tear her down and give her a good cleaning and maybe tension the spring if needed after cleaning. This is a great little shooter, it's got an old Redfield 4x on it and I've shot 1" 3 shot groups with it. Not too shabby for an old lever gun! We'll probably work it over this weekend and then put in some range time. I'll let ya'll know how it comes out. 0
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