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Scorch · October 30, 2012, 02:49 AM

The takedown on Savage 99s is very simple and fairly strong. The barrel shank is fully threaded (not interrupted threads like the Winchester takedowns) and has a slot cut out of the frame tenon where the barrel screws into the receiver, and a corresponding slot in the underside of the barrel. When the barrel is screwed in, the slot in the barrel aligns with the tenon slot. On the frame extension (the metal part attached to the forearm) there is a metal projection (key) that fits into this slot and locks the barrel in place when the forearm is latched. The takedown mechanism is a known weak point of takedown rifles, subject to wear and damage if dropped.

The barrels on many takedown rifles can be removed and reinstalled and will hold zero pretty well due to the sturdy construction. Most firearm manufacturers discontinued takedowns around WW2 when they were no longer popular due to the popularity of private automobiles (many takedown firearms were carried in specially designed cases when people used trains and buses to reach hunting/shooting areas).

I have a Savage 1899 Lightweight takedown in 22 High Power, and am currently looking for a 30-30 takedown.

October 30, 2012, 02:49 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	The takedown on Savage 99s is very simple and fairly strong. The barrel shank is fully threaded (not interrupted threads like the Winchester takedowns) and has a slot cut out of the frame tenon where the barrel screws into the receiver, and a corresponding slot in the underside of the barrel. When the barrel is screwed in, the slot in the barrel aligns with the tenon slot. On the frame extension (the metal part attached to the forearm) there is a metal projection (key) that fits into this slot and locks the barrel in place when the forearm is latched. The takedown mechanism is a known weak point of takedown rifles, subject to wear and damage if dropped. The barrels on many takedown rifles can be removed and reinstalled and will hold zero pretty well due to the sturdy construction. Most firearm manufacturers discontinued takedowns around WW2 when they were no longer popular due to the popularity of private automobiles (many takedown firearms were carried in specially designed cases when people used trains and buses to reach hunting/shooting areas). I have a Savage 1899 Lightweight takedown in 22 High Power, and am currently looking for a 30-30 takedown. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services