Savage 99'ers

OldTimer · 01-10-2005, 12:40 AM

In the Feb. '05 Field and Stream, Petzel named the Model 99 in the top 50 of "Best guns" at number 35. He went on to write: "I think it is the greatest lever action, period, and at the least, was far, far ahead of any other lever gun. The 99 was strong and sleek."

Lope · 01-26-2005, 10:07 AM

I have a Older savage model 99 eg in a .303, the gun is in mint condition, only proble is the stock was cherkered and inlayed, doesn't look too guady
what would something like this be worth, 385xxx manufacture 1939

DANA · 01-26-2005, 12:56 PM

Blue Book 100% $750

DANA

markscotch · 09-20-2005, 01:55 AM

Can anyone help me with the manufacturing date of a model 99 .308 with serial number 1008499.
thanks

markscotch · 09-20-2005, 01:57 AM

that's a model 99F .308

Sav .250 · 09-20-2005, 10:05 AM

99`s...........I`ve got (2) both pre-mil. Ones a 99f in .250 and the other is a 99R in .300.
Both shoot well, look great and feel even better. What more can you say!

" The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

FROSTY · 09-26-2005, 05:02 PM

I had seen the most beautiful 99 at the pittsburgh gun show this past weekend...tapered octagon barrel& curved buttplate...99's are great wepons as they dont have many moving parts to break...

ALR · 09-26-2005, 09:34 PM

I've got my dad's 308 99C serial # 1,092,XXX. He reloaded and had it down to 1MOA and carried a cloverleaf he had shot with it. The stock wood is real wavey, I think you call it fiddleback. I once thought there were lots better looking guns,but now it would be the last one I would trade/sell. I think he bought it in the late 60's.

old trapper · 03-30-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunngee_.300

I'm curious, I went to savage99.com but i cannot find where you can check the year by the serial number. Any comments? Also if you are holding the rifle like you are firing it. On the left side below the scope mount it says "SAVAGE MODEL 99" then below that it has an upside down E. However if you look on the barrel where it says "HI - PREASSURE STEEL - PROOF TESTED" it then says "MODEL - 99F". Which is it? 99E or 99F? One other thing, my dad says that he thinks the lever action on this rifle never came blued, it was a polished steel from the store. Is that true?

The model 99F was the only 99 that displayed the model on the firearm. The upside down E is only a proof mark. The 99F can also be distinguishe by the raised ring on the barrel where the rear notch is machined foir the open sight. The levers were case-hardened and never blued. I am a Savage lover since age 14 and have collected them all my adult life. The year of the firearm can be ascertained from the book by Murrar, called the Savage 99. It's a great book and I refer to it often. The .300 Savage round was a short action round derived from the .30-06 round. The 99 isa great firearm and I hope you enjoy it as much as I.

profschiavo · 01-06-2007, 07:33 PM

When the sibblings sorted out our dad's stuff, I ended up with a Savage 99E lever 308win 20". Cannot find _exactly_ that item in the blue book. Does anyone have an idea what it's worth? It's like new. I don't think he _ever_ hunted with it ... I doubt he fired two dozen rounds ever! The stock is beautifully hand carved in Germany. It has a Berlin scope, and leather-&-nylon strap.

jguth1 · 03-31-2007, 02:51 PM

Hi guys and gals,
Anyone know how I can get a hold of Old Gray Mare? (Liz) They had a savage 99 for sale that I am interested in. Thanks, jguth1 Jim

Sav .250 · 04-03-2007, 02:17 PM

If you own one (pre-mill of course) or what ever number floats your boat, then you are the "lucky" one(s)
The "99" has gone the way of the Buffalo (so to speak.) To own one now
is like owning a piece of gun history.
The Savage 99 aficionado`s know what i mean.

Bear_Down · 04-04-2007, 11:58 PM

99F The judge the jury the four course meal.

99F The judge,jury,Dinner bell ringer. at you're service.

huck finn · 04-09-2007, 09:28 PM

note to all, i am looking for 99 in 22 high power as a gift for my dad his was lost in the mail when it was sent out for repair odd and ainchent cal. i know but its the only thing i am interested in will buy out right if price is fair or willing to trade a rugger sup. blk hawk 44mag and winchester 94 in a 30-30sn dates it 1966 if interested please respond

LewR · 04-26-2007, 02:32 PM

Hello Folks, My first post as I signed up to find out some information on a few firearms I own.

Two pieces that I always wondered about and wish to find a value for are as follows:

a) Older rifle signed as a model 1899, SAV .303 lever action - takes down easily - a little polishing will take out scratches on the left side of the receiver. Still in decent condition, but certainly not mint. Has a safety to deny the lever action
Ser#1120xx

b) Newer, listed as a model 99 series A in CAL.358 - not a fast take down model - but similar to the older version as listed above. Close to New condition - ser#C7176xx

Any info and approx. valuation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!

Magnumwideglide · 05-29-2007, 01:00 AM

Ok what model is mine? Ser # 6887XX, 24" bbl I believe by meauring it. Safety on lever, schnabel forend, shot counter, metal butt plate.

LewR · 06-08-2007, 03:36 PM

Can anyome tell me if this is still a viable forum, or has it gone cold?

Thanks!!

t53joe · 06-09-2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivey

I have a 1928 .303 Savage Model 99 take down model. A friend who is going to help me load some ammo states that early models had a .311 bore before Savage changed to .308. I have found a web page that backs this up. So I took my barrel to a gunsmith who sluged it with a result of .3065 but he found info that the bore was not the changing factor rather that they were just loaded with a.311 bullet by design. I have also found web pages that support this. My questions are with one is correct? And what should I load? Any good advice would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks, Bruce L. Ivey

HELLO BRUCE

IM NOT A SAV 99 OWNER BUT I AM AN AVID CARTRIDGE COLLECTOR AND I DO RELOAD.

CARTRIDGES OF THE WORLD SAYS THAT SOME 99's WERE .308 AND OTHERS .310 IT WOULD BE BEST TO TAKE IT TO A GUNSMITH OR IF YOU KNOW HOW TO,HAVE YOUR BORE "SLUGGED" THERE IS A PRODUCT OUT CALLED "QUICK SILVER" IT POURS INTO THE MUZZLE AS A LIQUID AND HARDENS, THEN YOU PUSH IT OUT WITH A WOODEN DOWEL OR OLD CLEANING ROD AND MIC IT, THIS WOULD BE BEST BEFORE STARTING TO RELOAD, IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOUR 99 WAS .308 THERES ALOT BETTER BULLETS IN THAT SIZE < I HAVE A MOSIN NAGANT(T53 CHINESE) I HAD IT SLUGGED BEFORE I STARTRED TO RELOAD FOR IT AND IT TURNED OUT TO HAVE A .307 BORE I WAS PLEASED, MOSINS CAN TEND TO VARY IN BORE DIAMETER, THEY CAN BE AS LARGE AS .312 >> HOPE THIS HELPS> OH I THINK BROWNELLS GUNSMITHING SUPPY MAY HAVE QUICK SILVER > YOUR FRIEND JOE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivey

I have a 1928 .303 Savage Model 99 take down model. A friend who is going to help me load some ammo states that early models had a .311 bore before Savage changed to .308. I have found a web page that backs this up. So I took my barrel to a gunsmith who sluged it with a result of .3065 but he found info that the bore was not the changing factor rather that they were just loaded with a.311 bullet by design. I have also found web pages that support this. My questions are with one is correct? And what should I load? Any good advice would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks, Bruce L. Ivey

HELLO BRUCE

IM NOT A SAV 99 OWNER BUT I AM AN AVID CARTRIDGE COLLECTOR AND I DO RELOAD.

CARTRIDGES OF THE WORLD SAYS THAT SOME 99's WERE .308 AND OTHERS .310, AS THAT INFO SAID ABOUT SLUGGING, IT WOULD BE BEST TO TAKE IT TO A GUNSMITH OR IF YOU KNOW HOW TO,HAVE YOUR BORE "SLUGGED" THERE IS A PRODUCT OUT CALLED "QUICK SILVER" IT POURS INTO THE MUZZLE AS A LIQUID AND HARDENS, THEN YOU PUSH IT OUT WITH A WOODEN DOWEL OR OLD CLEANING ROD AND MIC IT, THIS WOULD BE BEST BEFORE STARTING TO RELOAD, IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOUR 99 WAS .308 THERES ALOT BETTER BULLETS IN THAT SIZE < I HAVE A MOSIN NAGANT(T53 CHINESE) I HAD IT SLUGGED BEFORE I STARTRED TO RELOAD FOR IT AND IT TURNED OUT TO HAVE A .307 BORE I WAS PLEASED, MOSINS CAN TEND TO VARY IN BORE DIAMETER , THEY CAN BE AS LARGE AS .312 >> HOPE THIS HELPS> OH I THINK BROWNELLS GUNSMITHING SUPPY MAY HAVE "QUICK SILVER" > HAVE FUN SHOOTING YOU 99 >> YOUR FRIEND JOE

Sorry About The "double Tap

I Think I Stuttered>> Enjoy Shooting>> Your Friend Joe

DrBob2607 · 06-19-2007, 11:34 PM

Howdy

I'm new to the forum and need some assistance with respect to an 1899 .303 savage.
Some history:
I inherited this 1899 from my father-in-law when he passed away. It was his father's rifle and appears to have been made 1908/09 (serial number is 933XX). I've shot it a couple of times - it's accurate out to the limit of our 300 yd. rifle range - and have reloaded approx. 250 rounds for it.
The blueing is in very good / excellent condition but the forestock is missing some wood along the left hand edge, and my father-in-law engraved his Driver's Licence number on the barrel and receiver.
My concern is: should I keep shooting the old girl, or clean her up and put her away ? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Dr.Bob
(from Saskatchewan)

ratskinner · 07-11-2007, 12:55 PM

Drivers Lisence # huh? Too bad. Keep shooting her. Just treat her real well and your heir will get her too.

01-10-2005, 12:40 AM	#41
OldTimer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 159	In the Feb. '05 Field and Stream, Petzel named the Model 99 in the top 50 of "Best guns" at number 35. He went on to write: "I think it is the greatest lever action, period, and at the least, was far, far ahead of any other lever gun. The 99 was strong and sleek." __________________ I support PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals George...

01-26-2005, 10:07 AM	#42
Lope Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	Value Model 99eg I have a Older savage model 99 eg in a .303, the gun is in mint condition, only proble is the stock was cherkered and inlayed, doesn't look too guady what would something like this be worth, 385xxx manufacture 1939

09-26-2005, 09:34 PM	#48
ALR STAIN'ALIVE,STAIN'ALIVE! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St Charles MO Posts: 904	I've got my dad's 308 99C serial # 1,092,XXX. He reloaded and had it down to 1MOA and carried a cloverleaf he had shot with it. The stock wood is real wavey, I think you call it fiddleback. I once thought there were lots better looking guns,but now it would be the last one I would trade/sell. I think he bought it in the late 60's. __________________ AGENT ORANGE The last ghost of Vietnam ATF- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, where are the chips?

04-04-2007, 11:58 PM	#53
Bear_Down Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Prince George B.C. Canada Posts: 39	99F The judge the jury the four course meal. 99F The judge,jury,Dinner bell ringer. at you're service. Last edited by Bear_Down; 04-05-2007 at 12:10 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-19-2007, 11:34 PM	#59
DrBob2607 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	I'm new here and I have a 1899 question Howdy I'm new to the forum and need some assistance with respect to an 1899 .303 savage. Some history: I inherited this 1899 from my father-in-law when he passed away. It was his father's rifle and appears to have been made 1908/09 (serial number is 933XX). I've shot it a couple of times - it's accurate out to the limit of our 300 yd. rifle range - and have reloaded approx. 250 rounds for it. The blueing is in very good / excellent condition but the forestock is missing some wood along the left hand edge, and my father-in-law engraved his Driver's Licence number on the barrel and receiver. My concern is: should I keep shooting the old girl, or clean her up and put her away ? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated Dr.Bob (from Saskatchewan)

01-26-2005, 12:56 PM	#43
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,665	Blue Book 100% $750 DANA

09-20-2005, 01:55 AM	#44
markscotch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Can anyone help me with the manufacturing date of a model 99 .308 with serial number 1008499. thanks

09-20-2005, 01:57 AM	#45
markscotch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	that's a model 99F .308

09-20-2005, 10:05 AM	#46
Sav .250 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Fla. Posts: 561	99`s...........I`ve got (2) both pre-mil. Ones a 99f in .250 and the other is a 99R in .300. Both shoot well, look great and feel even better. What more can you say! " The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

09-26-2005, 05:02 PM	#47
FROSTY Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 39	I had seen the most beautiful 99 at the pittsburgh gun show this past weekend...tapered octagon barrel& curved buttplate...99's are great wepons as they dont have many moving parts to break...

01-06-2007, 07:33 PM	#50
profschiavo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	When the sibblings sorted out our dad's stuff, I ended up with a Savage 99E lever 308win 20". Cannot find _exactly_ that item in the blue book. Does anyone have an idea what it's worth? It's like new. I don't think he _ever_ hunted with it ... I doubt he fired two dozen rounds ever! The stock is beautifully hand carved in Germany. It has a Berlin scope, and leather-&-nylon strap.

03-31-2007, 02:51 PM	#51
jguth1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Hi guys and gals, Anyone know how I can get a hold of Old Gray Mare? (Liz) They had a savage 99 for sale that I am interested in. Thanks, jguth1 Jim

04-03-2007, 02:17 PM	#52
Sav .250 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Fla. Posts: 561	If you own one (pre-mill of course) or what ever number floats your boat, then you are the "lucky" one(s) The "99" has gone the way of the Buffalo (so to speak.) To own one now is like owning a piece of gun history. The Savage 99 aficionado`s know what i mean.

04-09-2007, 09:28 PM	#54
huck finn Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 35	note to all, i am looking for 99 in 22 high power as a gift for my dad his was lost in the mail when it was sent out for repair odd and ainchent cal. i know but its the only thing i am interested in will buy out right if price is fair or willing to trade a rugger sup. blk hawk 44mag and winchester 94 in a 30-30sn dates it 1966 if interested please respond

04-26-2007, 02:32 PM	#55
LewR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Hello Folks, My first post as I signed up to find out some information on a few firearms I own. Two pieces that I always wondered about and wish to find a value for are as follows: a) Older rifle signed as a model 1899, SAV .303 lever action - takes down easily - a little polishing will take out scratches on the left side of the receiver. Still in decent condition, but certainly not mint. Has a safety to deny the lever action Ser#1120xx b) Newer, listed as a model 99 series A in CAL.358 - not a fast take down model - but similar to the older version as listed above. Close to New condition - ser#C7176xx Any info and approx. valuation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

05-29-2007, 01:00 AM	#56
Magnumwideglide Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7	Ok what model is mine? Ser # 6887XX, 24" bbl I believe by meauring it. Safety on lever, schnabel forend, shot counter, metal butt plate.

06-08-2007, 03:36 PM	#57
LewR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Can anyome tell me if this is still a viable forum, or has it gone cold? Thanks!!

07-11-2007, 12:55 PM	#60
ratskinner Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	Drivers Lisence # huh? Too bad. Keep shooting her. Just treat her real well and your heir will get her too.