Savage 99
Can you tell me what year Savage starting putting a serial number on the 99 lever gun? I have one that does not have a serial and do not know what model of the 99 it is. I can give some details. Chamber 300 Savage, 24" barrel, mag indicator, and an indicator when gun is cocked and chambered. Aside from that, I don't know what other info to include. Thanks.
I appreciate all the info. I have looked all over the receiver and everywhere else I could not find a serial...still have not found one. The sights have been removed and a scope mounted on it. I did take the scope and mount off to see if serial would be there...but the only thing stamped on top was SAVAGE 99...nothing else. It does have the lever lock for safety. Forearm is checkered with an upside down triangle...and the grip has checkering as well. I guess the Mag indicator is a counter for number of rounds in the magazine... I really don't know where else to look for a serial. Thanks again to all.
Okay, I just got an email back from Small Arms Shop and told them the same thing I have posted here...they told me that in 1947 some guns did leave without serial numbers because the machine that stamped the numbers were broke at that time and they were shipped out without serial on them. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks again.
I appreciate all the info. I have looked all over the receiver and everywhere else I could not find a serial...still have not found one. The sights have been removed and a scope mounted on it. I did take the scope and mount off to see if serial would be there...but the only thing stamped on top was SAVAGE 99...nothing else. It does have the lever lock for safety. Forearm is checkered with an upside down triangle...and the grip has checkering as well. I guess the Mag indicator is a counter for number of rounds in the magazine... I really don't know where else to look for a serial. Thanks again to all.
Okay, I just got an email back from Small Arms Shop and told them the same thing I have posted here...they told me that in 1947 some guns did leave without serial numbers because the machine that stamped the numbers were broke at that time and they were shipped out without serial on them. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks again.
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I have an old savage 99 that the barrel is shot out it's in 300 savage now needs new barrel thinking about getting barrel 22-250 is this a doable project 0 -
brb,
Let me be the first to welcome you to the forum.
The "99" in question was made in 1946.
Assuming there is no scope(or mounts),and with the
cracked stock,and having been "bored out",there will be
little,if any,collector value.The Savage 1899/99 was made
for many years w/many different variations and many calibers.
A more thorough discription would aid us in identifying it
as far as what it "used" to be.As far as a good "shooter"
goes,it should do fine,as long as it mechanically sound.
But don't expect it to ever be worth much since it is
no longer in it's original configuration.I'd say in the
neighborhood of $225-250 tops,unless it is excellent
condition other than the crack.
Hope this helps,
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
BW
IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.0 -
If you want it as a shooter, look for the 99 in the original .308 Great gun. 0 -
I have two Model 99 Savages; one in .300 caliber with a catridge counter, the other a carbine in .308. Both are excellent guns. I've seen similar rifles at gunshows going for $250-$450 dependng on caliber and condition. 0 -
Great rifle; enjoy it. I have a "swing mount" that will fit; let me know if you can use it.
Have fun, be careful!
Morty (mkood@earthlink.net)0
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