The 1970's tang-safety, det5achable-magazine Savage Model 99-C's were issued only with open/iron barrel sights, but D/T'd (prepped) for scope mounting on F&R receiver rings.
The ca.1925 Savage Model 99-C's AFAIK were never originally issued with a peep sight, but rather a rear bbl flat-topped sporting sight of Savage design, and the rear tang D/T'd (prepped) for the Lyman tang peep of the day that had the long forward base that postitioned the sight staff further to the rear.
Some other Savage 99's, like the 99K's were available with factory-installed Lyman tang sights, as an option - but the rear bbl sight was left in situ.
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