Savage 99'ers

gunmister67 · 07-28-2007, 07:26 PM

I recently acquired a savage model 99 rifle from my grandpa. I need some information on it. The serial number is 539509. Also it has an elk carved into the stock. It also has checkering on the grip and the forarm. It is chambered in .300.

ratskinner · 08-22-2007, 03:57 PM

Your grandpa's gun was made in 1950. The elk carving isn't factory. You've got one of the slickest hunting rifles ever made. Light, ballanced, powerful and accurate. Mine was made in 1941 and shoots 2" groups with iron sights at 1oo yds using Remington 150 gr. loads. I'm working on some handloads with Nosler Ballistic tip 150's. Haven't shot them yet though. Good luck with it.

Ray P · 09-07-2007, 02:13 PM

Hello..........Just joined the great form for 99 savages. Also a quick question on a 99 I just bought as as year of production. Serial#680793 24" barrel snoble forend with checkering in a triangle. safty on the lever, metal butt plate on stock, in 300 Savage
Thanks for any help
Ray P

helipilot · 10-07-2007, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

I am a new owner of a 99E. I believe the only difference between this and a regular 99 is the lack of a counter to tell me how many rounds I have left. If I'm wrong than please tell me so.
I posted on this board before the big change. I guy wrote me that the 99 has a reputation for being a straight shooter. Mine is a lever action in .243 Win. I think it holds a max. of 6 rounds. I'm new to guns in general and this gun in particular and would like to hear from other owners and learn all I can.
Is this a good "deer gun"?
Thanks!
Safe Shooting,
Shane

The 243 win will take down a deer no problem, its a fast flat shooting bullet. I have the 99 in the 308 cal and took an elk down easy.

rarestjewel · 10-07-2007, 05:07 PM

My son was just handed down his Great Grandpa's Rifle it is a 99F with the counter on the side. the lever stamp says 12N and it has a gold colored trigger. serial #1040xxx. Can anyone give me some info on this gun?? Year made ect....

Bigdaveaz · 10-28-2007, 09:30 PM

Get lot's more info at 24hourcampfire Savage collectors!

99trix · 10-28-2007, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rarestjewel

My son was just handed down his Great Grandpa's Rifle it is a 99F with the counter on the side. the lever stamp says 12N and it has a gold colored trigger. serial #1040xxx. Can anyone give me some info on this gun?? Year made ect....

Model 99F date of manufacture 1962. Referred to as a post mil (over 1 million serial #) light weight rifle. They were manufactured from 1955 - 1973 built in 6 different calibers, 300, 250-300, 243, 284, 308, 358

That's about it!

shan_ers · 11-08-2007, 12:17 AM

Hello everyone!!! My wife's grandfather passed away a few years ago and I was lucky enough to get his savage 99 lever action .308. However, shortly after the first hunting season...I discovered the shell ejector on the action was worn down and doesn't eject the shell from the barrel chamber. Where in the world do I get another part? This is one fine shooting rifle. Is it really worth fixing?

dnayal605 · 11-09-2007, 12:31 PM

Well for my gift from my parents I ended up getting a .243 savage 99E rifle and I have gotten my first doe and buck with this gun. I am say that I was going to sell it but dang I could not let go of my first lol! I enjoy shooting and hunting with this gun it has not let me down every hunting season I have been dead on loving it!

Bear_Down · 11-16-2007, 02:29 AM

Hey to all 99ers . Picked up a 99F for $300.00 what a score . It has already taken A 6X6 bull Elk and a 4X4 White tail. nice shooter.
Worth every dollar.

federali · 11-29-2007, 04:29 PM

Hi,
I just acquired a Savage 99 in .300 Savage. It's the third one I've owned and I plan on keeping this one.
The gun is 100% original but I cannot find any letters on it. Maybe it's a plain old 99. It has a 24" barrel with Schnabel forend.

Upon removing the scope I discovered that the rear scope mount was machined improperly or at the wrong angle. I'm going to try some emery cloth and a dowel to level the rear mount to the front one.

I would have preferred a model with a tang safety but this rifle was too good to pass up.

99trix · 11-29-2007, 09:06 PM

Sound like it might be an EG schnoble forestock. Drilling and tapping doesn't sound factory. Are the front holes through the 99 savage or is it off to the left?

federali · 11-30-2007, 12:30 PM

Unfortunately. somebody drilled the receiver, compromising an otherwise collectable rifle. I do plan to hunt with it. The mounting job was less than professional, a problem I'll have to address.

My first 99 was a 99F in .308. At the time, I was an impressionable teenager and I hunted with my father's friends, older men whom I was certain knew all there was to know about guns and hunting. When they told me that my gun was hopelessly outclassed by their .270 turnbolts, I lost confidence in the 99F and sold it, buying an FN Mauser bolt gun in .30-06. And this was in the east where you were lucky to get shots much beyond 75 yards. What I do remember about this gun was that as an inexperienced teenager, this rifle tended to kill at both ends.

My second 99 was also a 99F in .243. I sold this one when I couldn't get it to group tighter than 2.5-3" across the 100-yard bench. At the time I had a Sako Forrester in .243 that generally shot three rounds into 3/4". You might say I was spoiled.

I stumbled into the previously described 99 in 300 Savage just two days ago. My gunsmith, a highly competent guy whom I've known most of my life, examined it. In order to install a one-piece base and to fix the butchery done by whoever drilled and tapped it, the existing holes must be tig-welded and the receiver re-drilled for a one-piece mount.

1917 savage 99 · 12-10-2007, 07:22 PM

Hi all, I am new to this so Hello to all.My father in-law just gave me a 1917 savage 99 250-300 take down with the original case.It belonged to my wifes Great Grandfather.The blueing is still good as well as the stock is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips.Any Idea what a rifle like this is worth , especially with the original take down case.Thanks Have a great day all....Joe

Mad Dog · 12-10-2007, 09:42 PM

Joe, if the gun has the original case and is in fairly good condition it'll go $1500 easy.

Did it have a 410 barrel as well in the case? If not I'd be tearing apart the walls in your wife's great grandfathers old homestead.

1917 savage 99 · 12-11-2007, 03:41 PM

Maddog, Thx for the info.I will look around at the house he still has quiet a few guns and I have not seen them all.Thx again........Joe

pajaro · 12-22-2007, 03:24 AM

ive been thinking of obtaining a rifle in 250 savage for a while now, and was originally looking for a bolt action rifle with a removable magazine, since i live in california where we are blessed with many rules that i will not burden you with too much..... so far i have seen 2 savage 99's ..... both takedowns with +/- 188--- serial numbers..... ive always thought that the 99 was a really sexy looking rifle and i am now being tempted to buy..... im trying to not make any overly hasty decisions, but i'm starting to wonder ...... well..... Dear Abby, is it God whispering in my ear, or is it.................someone else....... ?

99trix · 12-22-2007, 09:19 AM

Looking at 1917 date of manufacture or maybe late 1916 depending on how much -188,xxx. The only model available would be the 1899 250-3000 which would later be replaced by the 99G. This model is the only one ever produced with a cross hatch pattern on the trigger. With condition these are quite desirable rifles!

Mad Dog · 12-22-2007, 09:51 AM

You've got your year switch dialed down to the last three numbers Blair?

texnmidwest · 12-22-2007, 03:47 PM

Hi Fellow 99ers,

I have a quick question...I have a 99R in 300. My rifle has the typical hairline savage crack behind the tang. This crack is about 1 1/2 inches long. My concern is that if I shoot this fine weapon the crack may get worse. Is this correct? Or can I shoot the weapon and have fun.
Tex

07-28-2007, 07:26 PM	#61
gunmister67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Gun Identification I recently acquired a savage model 99 rifle from my grandpa. I need some information on it. The serial number is 539509. Also it has an elk carved into the stock. It also has checkering on the grip and the forarm. It is chambered in .300.

08-22-2007, 03:57 PM	#62
ratskinner Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	what do you want to know Your grandpa's gun was made in 1950. The elk carving isn't factory. You've got one of the slickest hunting rifles ever made. Light, ballanced, powerful and accurate. Mine was made in 1941 and shoots 2" groups with iron sights at 1oo yds using Remington 150 gr. loads. I'm working on some handloads with Nosler Ballistic tip 150's. Haven't shot them yet though. Good luck with it.

10-07-2007, 05:07 PM	#65
rarestjewel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Inherited a .300 Savage 99F have some questions My son was just handed down his Great Grandpa's Rifle it is a 99F with the counter on the side. the lever stamp says 12N and it has a gold colored trigger. serial #1040xxx. Can anyone give me some info on this gun?? Year made ect....

11-09-2007, 12:31 PM	#69
dnayal605 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1	Well for my gift from my parents I ended up getting a .243 savage 99E rifle and I have gotten my first doe and buck with this gun. I am say that I was going to sell it but dang I could not let go of my first lol! I enjoy shooting and hunting with this gun it has not let me down every hunting season I have been dead on loving it! Last edited by dnayal605; 11-09-2007 at 12:34 PM. Reason: wrong

11-29-2007, 04:29 PM	#71
federali Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nassau Cty, NY Posts: 3	New member with Savage 99 Hi, I just acquired a Savage 99 in .300 Savage. It's the third one I've owned and I plan on keeping this one. The gun is 100% original but I cannot find any letters on it. Maybe it's a plain old 99. It has a 24" barrel with Schnabel forend. Upon removing the scope I discovered that the rear scope mount was machined improperly or at the wrong angle. I'm going to try some emery cloth and a dowel to level the rear mount to the front one. I would have preferred a model with a tang safety but this rifle was too good to pass up.

09-07-2007, 02:13 PM	#63
Ray P Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE Pa Posts: 1	Hello..........Just joined the great form for 99 savages. Also a quick question on a 99 I just bought as as year of production. Serial#680793 24" barrel snoble forend with checkering in a triangle. safty on the lever, metal butt plate on stock, in 300 Savage Thanks for any help Ray P

10-28-2007, 09:30 PM	#66
Bigdaveaz Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 96	Get lot's more info at 24hourcampfire Savage collectors!

11-08-2007, 12:17 AM	#68
shan_ers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Roseburg, oregon Posts: 2	Hello everyone!!! My wife's grandfather passed away a few years ago and I was lucky enough to get his savage 99 lever action .308. However, shortly after the first hunting season...I discovered the shell ejector on the action was worn down and doesn't eject the shell from the barrel chamber. Where in the world do I get another part? This is one fine shooting rifle. Is it really worth fixing?

11-16-2007, 02:29 AM	#70
Bear_Down Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Prince George B.C. Canada Posts: 39	Hey to all 99ers . Picked up a 99F for $300.00 what a score . It has already taken A 6X6 bull Elk and a 4X4 White tail. nice shooter. Worth every dollar.

11-29-2007, 09:06 PM	#72
99trix Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 136	Sound like it might be an EG schnoble forestock. Drilling and tapping doesn't sound factory. Are the front holes through the 99 savage or is it off to the left?

11-30-2007, 12:30 PM	#73
federali Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nassau Cty, NY Posts: 3	Savage 99 reply Unfortunately. somebody drilled the receiver, compromising an otherwise collectable rifle. I do plan to hunt with it. The mounting job was less than professional, a problem I'll have to address. My first 99 was a 99F in .308. At the time, I was an impressionable teenager and I hunted with my father's friends, older men whom I was certain knew all there was to know about guns and hunting. When they told me that my gun was hopelessly outclassed by their .270 turnbolts, I lost confidence in the 99F and sold it, buying an FN Mauser bolt gun in .30-06. And this was in the east where you were lucky to get shots much beyond 75 yards. What I do remember about this gun was that as an inexperienced teenager, this rifle tended to kill at both ends. My second 99 was also a 99F in .243. I sold this one when I couldn't get it to group tighter than 2.5-3" across the 100-yard bench. At the time I had a Sako Forrester in .243 that generally shot three rounds into 3/4". You might say I was spoiled. I stumbled into the previously described 99 in 300 Savage just two days ago. My gunsmith, a highly competent guy whom I've known most of my life, examined it. In order to install a one-piece base and to fix the butchery done by whoever drilled and tapped it, the existing holes must be tig-welded and the receiver re-drilled for a one-piece mount. Last edited by federali; 11-30-2007 at 05:21 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-10-2007, 07:22 PM	#74
1917 savage 99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: washington state Posts: 2	1917 savage 99 Hi all, I am new to this so Hello to all.My father in-law just gave me a 1917 savage 99 250-300 take down with the original case.It belonged to my wifes Great Grandfather.The blueing is still good as well as the stock is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips.Any Idea what a rifle like this is worth , especially with the original take down case.Thanks Have a great day all....Joe Last edited by 1917 savage 99; 12-10-2007 at 07:30 PM.

12-10-2007, 09:42 PM	#75
Mad Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 281	Joe, if the gun has the original case and is in fairly good condition it'll go $1500 easy. Did it have a 410 barrel as well in the case? If not I'd be tearing apart the walls in your wife's great grandfathers old homestead.

12-11-2007, 03:41 PM	#76
1917 savage 99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: washington state Posts: 2	Savage 99 1917 Maddog, Thx for the info.I will look around at the house he still has quiet a few guns and I have not seen them all.Thx again........Joe

12-22-2007, 03:24 AM	#77
pajaro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: newcastle, california Posts: 334	savage 99 in 250-3000 ive been thinking of obtaining a rifle in 250 savage for a while now, and was originally looking for a bolt action rifle with a removable magazine, since i live in california where we are blessed with many rules that i will not burden you with too much..... so far i have seen 2 savage 99's ..... both takedowns with +/- 188--- serial numbers..... ive always thought that the 99 was a really sexy looking rifle and i am now being tempted to buy..... im trying to not make any overly hasty decisions, but i'm starting to wonder ...... well..... Dear Abby, is it God whispering in my ear, or is it.................someone else....... ?

12-22-2007, 09:19 AM	#78
99trix Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 136	Looking at 1917 date of manufacture or maybe late 1916 depending on how much -188,xxx. The only model available would be the 1899 250-3000 which would later be replaced by the 99G. This model is the only one ever produced with a cross hatch pattern on the trigger. With condition these are quite desirable rifles!

12-22-2007, 09:51 AM	#79
Mad Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 281	You've got your year switch dialed down to the last three numbers Blair?

12-22-2007, 03:47 PM	#80
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,975	Hi Fellow 99ers, I have a quick question...I have a 99R in 300. My rifle has the typical hairline savage crack behind the tang. This crack is about 1 1/2 inches long. My concern is that if I shoot this fine weapon the crack may get worse. Is this correct? Or can I shoot the weapon and have fun. Tex