Savage Model 99 F info - Page 2

tug · September 5, 2008, 01:11 PM

i have a chance to get one of these but know nothing about savage lever actions . i guess they're good by previous posts. the guns serial#679150 does anyone know something about this guns value. i am a lever action fan and have 2 marlins a 45-70 and a 30-30 and a 300 would fit in nicely

ubergoober · September 5, 2008, 07:39 PM

Just picked up a 99f in 308 - 901xxx with 2 ovals on the lever boss, one with 923 and the other with SP. Anyone have an idea as to date of mfr.?

ubergoober · September 5, 2008, 07:52 PM

Could be dS - indicating 1952 mfr.

res45 · September 5, 2008, 08:09 PM

Hmmm I have a Savage 99E Series A in 300 Sav. serial E102xxx looked all over that rifle and I can't find any stamping other than on the barrel. Is it possible it has worn off or was never stamped.

guntotin_fool · September 5, 2008, 10:54 PM

I have seen some E models wwith the clunky birch stock that have very odd markings on them almost to the point of wondering what savage wasdoing with them.....

I have an E model in .243 that just says Savage arms, ,243 winchester. thats it, no serial, no dates, no addresses.

LateNightFlight · September 5, 2008, 11:37 PM

Ah, this Model 99 thread makes my stomach drop a little. I bought a 1921, 250-3000 from a neighbor in 1978. I had it tapped for bases and put a 4X scope on it and it was an amazing shooter for me. I knew next to nothing about Model 99s but my neighbor had bought it from the elderly original owner and it was just sitting around. For a hundred bucks, I had something to go hunting with and grew to love it. I refinished the stock and cleaned it to factory fresh.

In 1980, it was stolen right off the gun range in Petaluma, California. I was chatting with the farmer who owned the range and not paying much attention to a couple of guys a couple of benches down. Damn if they didn't pack up to leave and took my gun with them. They were out the gate and out of sight by the time I realized what had happened.

I was working at the Sheriff's Dept., comm center, and put the gun in the system myself, but it never found its way home. :barf: I've often thought about finding another one like it, but they sure ain't turning them loose for a hundred bucks anymore.

That was a sweet little lever gun. That rotary magazine with the window showing the number of rounds left was just plain cool, too.

Just because they're at the range doesn't mean they're the good guys.

Sodbuster · September 6, 2008, 01:02 AM

Hello LNF

Quote:

ain't turning them loose for a hundred bucks anymore

One week ago I stopped in at Cabela's in Sydney, NE. They were having some sort of "classic" gun sale. Among other 99s, there were two 99EGs: one in 300 Savage and one in 250-3000. Serial numbers in 700xxx range. Both were beautiful. Asking prices $800 plus.

**Mike Irwin** · September 6, 2008, 01:05 AM

"Just because they're at the range doesn't mean they're the good guys."

Some of my friends always laughed at me for carrying concealed when I go to an outdoor range...

LateNightFlight · September 6, 2008, 09:03 PM

Sodbuster, I've been to the Cabela's in Sydney, Neb - not just lately but a couple of times in recent years. Maybe I should have been there.

800 bucks... hmmm. I certainly didn't know what I had or ever imagine where it was going - value wise and thief wise. I'd like to have that gun again but I'm not a collector, so I never had the justification to fork over that kind of money for an old gun. On the other hand, 28 years is a long time to miss a much loved gun!

I can understand why people want them, and not just to collect but to shoot. Something about the weight and balance I suspect, along with the overall feel and fast lever. I rarely shoot offhand these days, but it was particularly good for that kind of fun.

shafter · September 26, 2010, 04:31 PM

I know this thread is old but I'd rather use this than start a new one.

Anyone have the date for a savage 99 with the serial number 602xxx?
I didn't see any letters on the lever, just the number 24.

Info would be great, Thanks!

AMERICANPRIDE · October 24, 2011, 11:03 PM

need some info on a model 99A in a 250-3000. has a twenty inch barrel. ser.# B109xxx book tells me 1971 but dosent show a 20 inch barrel. shows 22 inch. any tips would be great. thanks.

briandg · October 25, 2011, 03:04 AM

The 99 was a great gun. I wish they'd come back.

The .358 was a great cartridge for what it was. I'd love a 99 in .358 as deer gun around here. 220 grain bullet would be perfect.

**Mike Irwin** · October 25, 2011, 10:05 PM

Americanpride,

The 20" barrel was standard on the 99A until 1976, when the 22" barrel replaced it.

fast-eddie · October 26, 2011, 02:46 AM

I believe you can get them from a custom makers in most modern chamberings, but they run about $6000. That price shows how well the originals were made and why they are and will be so valuable.

I have one in 300, from the early 40's I think. I love to find one that was rechambered in 270 savage (wildcat), a very intriguing round IMO. It isn't very practical but would be cool to own.

PetahW · October 26, 2011, 11:56 AM

For earlier posters, there are NO factory-issue .308 Model 99's from the early 50's, since the .308 wasn't introduced until 1955, and Savage didn't get around to lengthening the 99's internals & introducing a .308 Model 99 until 1957.

And, NO - a .300 Savage Model 99 cannot be easily converted to .243/.308/.358/etc.

.

38.55 · January 31, 2013, 04:55 PM

Hi, I'm new to this site.
I just picked up 2 model 99 savages one in 308, and one in 284.
I traded the 284 for my old 38-55 winchester.
Does any one know how I can date my 308? It has a series A on it, plus on the left side of the receiver I believe is the serial # B0198XX. It has a tang safety.

PetahW · January 31, 2013, 07:55 PM

As to the safety type/location change from the lever safety to the tang safety, there was no unilateral change for all models at one given time.

As posted, first the "F" model was changed (about 1960), but by the mid-60's, all Model 99's were being made with the tang safety.

38.55: - Your .308 Model 99A was made from 1971-81, but Savage is not forthcoming with SN/DOM info.

AFAIK, if any info is available, it must be obtained ($$) from the retired Savage historian, John Callahan (google).

.

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Hunter Customs · January 31, 2013, 09:35 PM

Quote:

The best chambering in my mind is the 300 savage, it takes well to handloading but its good in factory form too, it gives up next to nothing to a .308, but by virtue of being a couple of tenths shorter in OAL, the lever swing is about 20 degrees less, which makes follow up shots so much easier. The 250 savage is the sweet chambering in a 99 for most deer and smaller game. its virtually recoiless in the 99, and I have several. If you have a smaller person or one who has developed a flinch, the 250 in a 99 is a wonderful gun

I agree, I have two 99s, one is 300 Savage and one in 250 Savage.
I'm using both guns with just iron sights, however the 250 has a Lyman Tang mounted aperture sight on it.

It's amazing how well these old rifles will shoot.
However this does not surprise me about the 300 as I owned one once before and sure took a lot of deer with it.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

September 5, 2008, 01:11 PM	#26
tug Junior Member Join Date: September 5, 2008 Posts: 10	99f .300 i have a chance to get one of these but know nothing about savage lever actions . i guess they're good by previous posts. the guns serial#679150 does anyone know something about this guns value. i am a lever action fan and have 2 marlins a 45-70 and a 30-30 and a 300 would fit in nicely

September 6, 2008, 01:05 AM	#33
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,119	"Just because they're at the range doesn't mean they're the good guys." Some of my friends always laughed at me for carrying concealed when I go to an outdoor range... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 24, 2011, 11:03 PM	#36
AMERICANPRIDE Junior Member Join Date: October 24, 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1	model 99A need some info on a model 99A in a 250-3000. has a twenty inch barrel. ser.# B109xxx book tells me 1971 but dosent show a 20 inch barrel. shows 22 inch. any tips would be great. thanks.

October 25, 2011, 10:05 PM	#38
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,119	Americanpride, The 20" barrel was standard on the 99A until 1976, when the 22" barrel replaced it. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 26, 2011, 02:46 AM	#39
fast-eddie Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2009 Location: Tigard Or, Posts: 342	99 I believe you can get them from a custom makers in most modern chamberings, but they run about $6000. That price shows how well the originals were made and why they are and will be so valuable. I have one in 300, from the early 40's I think. I love to find one that was rechambered in 270 savage (wildcat), a very intriguing round IMO. It isn't very practical but would be cool to own.

September 5, 2008, 07:39 PM	#27
ubergoober Junior Member Join Date: October 16, 2007 Posts: 5	Just picked up a 99f in 308 - 901xxx with 2 ovals on the lever boss, one with 923 and the other with SP. Anyone have an idea as to date of mfr.?

September 5, 2008, 07:52 PM	#28
ubergoober Junior Member Join Date: October 16, 2007 Posts: 5	Could be dS - indicating 1952 mfr.

September 5, 2008, 08:09 PM	#29
res45 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Posts: 513	Hmmm I have a Savage 99E Series A in 300 Sav. serial E102xxx looked all over that rifle and I can't find any stamping other than on the barrel. Is it possible it has worn off or was never stamped.

September 5, 2008, 10:54 PM	#30
guntotin_fool Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2004 Posts: 1,446	I have seen some E models wwith the clunky birch stock that have very odd markings on them almost to the point of wondering what savage wasdoing with them..... I have an E model in .243 that just says Savage arms, ,243 winchester. thats it, no serial, no dates, no addresses.

September 5, 2008, 11:37 PM	#31
LateNightFlight Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 537	Ah, this Model 99 thread makes my stomach drop a little. I bought a 1921, 250-3000 from a neighbor in 1978. I had it tapped for bases and put a 4X scope on it and it was an amazing shooter for me. I knew next to nothing about Model 99s but my neighbor had bought it from the elderly original owner and it was just sitting around. For a hundred bucks, I had something to go hunting with and grew to love it. I refinished the stock and cleaned it to factory fresh. In 1980, it was stolen right off the gun range in Petaluma, California. I was chatting with the farmer who owned the range and not paying much attention to a couple of guys a couple of benches down. Damn if they didn't pack up to leave and took my gun with them. They were out the gate and out of sight by the time I realized what had happened. I was working at the Sheriff's Dept., comm center, and put the gun in the system myself, but it never found its way home. :barf: I've often thought about finding another one like it, but they sure ain't turning them loose for a hundred bucks anymore. That was a sweet little lever gun. That rotary magazine with the window showing the number of rounds left was just plain cool, too. Just because they're at the range doesn't mean they're the good guys.

September 6, 2008, 09:03 PM	#34
LateNightFlight Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 537	Sodbuster, I've been to the Cabela's in Sydney, Neb - not just lately but a couple of times in recent years. Maybe I should have been there. 800 bucks... hmmm. I certainly didn't know what I had or ever imagine where it was going - value wise and thief wise. I'd like to have that gun again but I'm not a collector, so I never had the justification to fork over that kind of money for an old gun. On the other hand, 28 years is a long time to miss a much loved gun! I can understand why people want them, and not just to collect but to shoot. Something about the weight and balance I suspect, along with the overall feel and fast lever. I rarely shoot offhand these days, but it was particularly good for that kind of fun.

September 26, 2010, 04:31 PM	#35
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,033	I know this thread is old but I'd rather use this than start a new one. Anyone have the date for a savage 99 with the serial number 602xxx? I didn't see any letters on the lever, just the number 24. Info would be great, Thanks!

October 25, 2011, 03:04 AM	#37
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 1,701	The 99 was a great gun. I wish they'd come back. The .358 was a great cartridge for what it was. I'd love a 99 in .358 as deer gun around here. 220 grain bullet would be perfect.

October 26, 2011, 11:56 AM	#40
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,279	For earlier posters, there are NO factory-issue .308 Model 99's from the early 50's, since the .308 wasn't introduced until 1955, and Savage didn't get around to lengthening the 99's internals & introducing a .308 Model 99 until 1957. And, NO - a .300 Savage Model 99 cannot be easily converted to .243/.308/.358/etc. .

January 31, 2013, 04:55 PM	#41
38.55 Junior Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1	savage 99 Hi, I'm new to this site. I just picked up 2 model 99 savages one in 308, and one in 284. I traded the 284 for my old 38-55 winchester. Does any one know how I can date my 308? It has a series A on it, plus on the left side of the receiver I believe is the serial # B0198XX. It has a tang safety.

January 31, 2013, 07:55 PM	#42
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,279	As to the safety type/location change from the lever safety to the tang safety, there was no unilateral change for all models at one given time. As posted, first the "F" model was changed (about 1960), but by the mid-60's, all Model 99's were being made with the tang safety. 38.55: - Your .308 Model 99A was made from 1971-81, but Savage is not forthcoming with SN/DOM info. AFAIK, if any info is available, it must be obtained ($$) from the retired Savage historian, John Callahan (google). . . Last edited by PetahW; January 31, 2013 at 08:01 PM.