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 -
Ill take a stab at this one but not sure on this. Gun was made 1960's era probably Model 99F from your description. If all original gun books at $300.00 at 98 %. 0 -
You might take a look at http://www.savage99.com/ Otherwise I have a book at home and can look the information up for you tommorrow.
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Thanks for the help! I think it isA 99 EG made 1951 or later. 0 -
The EG looks right from the serial number. But it may be possible to get closer to date from the change chronology below. The EG was introduced in 1935 and ran thruough 1960, makeing it the longest in production of any model except the R. The serial number range ran from approximately 350,000 - 1, 060,00. The forend and grip were uncheckered until 1940 when checkering was added. In 1936 the semi-buckhorn rear sight replaced the adjustable sporting rear. in 1955/56 a gold bead front sight was used (this is what mine has). In 1957 they started drilling and taping for scope mounts. The model 99 marking is on the frame ring top until 1957, when it was moved to the left side of the frame ring to accomodate the scope mount holes. The cost in 1935 was $46.50 and in 1960 it was $113.65. Value today is dependant upon model, age and mostly upon condition. It also varies in different areas of the country. In Albuquerque, a good shooter in 85%-90% condition will bring $350 to $450.Info is from "The Ninety-Nine A history of the Savage Model 99 Rifle, 3rd ed. by D.P. Murray. 0 -
Thanks again. sounds like the same model as that you have. 0 -
Yep, it is a great old classic isn't it? 0 -
Most of these post WW-2 rifles were tapped by some fool,and a rubber recoil pad put on,by the samefool,or some other fool..If you have your metal buttplate,and the "99 Savage"is stamped on the left of the receiver ring,and not under the scope base..you are well obove $375.anywhere in the country..218 0 -
Its all factory but maybe the swivels 0
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