Savage Model 99 made in Spain!

KBP75 · April 29, 2011, 06:42 PM

I'm not sure where to post this, but here goes- I have a Savage Model 99c in .308 caliber in 90%-95% condition that was made in Spain! I never noticed the markings on the barrel! Is it rare or worth anything near the USA models? I never heard of the Spanish made Model 99.

**Mike Irwin** · April 29, 2011, 08:03 PM

Nope, not really.

The last few years of production, in the middle 1990s, the 99s were made in Spain.

KBP75 · April 29, 2011, 08:36 PM

Here are a few pics of the rifle. It is a good looking rifle.MVC-016S.JPG

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30-30remchester · April 29, 2011, 09:48 PM

I have owned a few over the years and have a few books on the subject and have never heard of such a beast. Could you show some close up photos of the markings?

KBP75 · April 29, 2011, 10:25 PM

I did my best with my digital camera.Its not made for closeups but you can see the "Made in Spain" at the end of the barrel markings for the Savage Model 99. Ken MVC-028S.JPG

**Mike Irwin** · April 29, 2011, 10:47 PM

These are not rare rifles, nor do they command a premium. They were made for about 4 years on contract to Savage by a Spanish company.

They were simply too expensive to make in the United States any longer, and Savage tried to keep production going. It wasn't a success.

You'll occasionally see these rifles at gunshows and the like. They are all detachable magazine models, and as far as I know, all are chambered in .308.

30-30remchester · April 30, 2011, 05:18 PM

I learn something new everyday on this forum. Im sure glad I didnt bet a C note on this.

KBP75 · April 30, 2011, 05:58 PM

The good news on this rifle is that it is in like new shape and works perfect.

RJay · April 30, 2011, 11:29 PM

But the problem is: if you are like me, and believe the 99 was one of the best rifles ever made, would you buy one made in Spain or the U.S. I don't know, a 99 made in Spain doesn't even sound right

( nor does a Winchester 94 made in Belgium

)

James K · May 1, 2011, 07:09 PM

"a 99 made in Spain doesn't even sound right..."

¿Por qué no?

Jim

ibewbull · December 17, 2014, 03:03 PM

I have seen some Spanish 99s and the bluing and wood are not up to Savage standards.
It would have to be a real steal me to invest in one.
I would like a .308 just because I have a lot of ammo but would not go above $350 on one in LNIB condition. In 2014
Just my 2 cents worth.

http://www.smithandwessonforums.com/...eferrerid=4731

**4V50 Gary** · December 17, 2014, 07:02 PM

My main concern would be the quality of the steel. If the wood was bad, I'd make a new stock. If the bluing was bad, I'd reblue it.

If they are, as Mike says, made under contract for Savage, then I wouldn't worry about the metallurgy. BTW, from the pics it looks quite good. I am biased in that I prefer the old brass internal rotary magazine.

**Mike Irwin** · December 18, 2014, 07:39 AM

This thread is close to 4 years old, and played out its natural lifespan at that time.

No real reason to resurrect it as if the OP asked his question yesterday.

If something new were to come up about the Spanish-made 99s, that would be another thing.

April 29, 2011, 06:42 PM	#1
KBP75 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 316	Savage Model 99 made in Spain! I'm not sure where to post this, but here goes- I have a Savage Model 99c in .308 caliber in 90%-95% condition that was made in Spain! I never noticed the markings on the barrel! Is it rare or worth anything near the USA models? I never heard of the Spanish made Model 99.

April 29, 2011, 08:03 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Nope, not really. The last few years of production, in the middle 1990s, the 99s were made in Spain. __________________ "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.

April 29, 2011, 08:36 PM	#3
KBP75 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 316	Savage model 99 made in Spain Here are a few pics of the rifle. It is a good looking rifle.MVC-016S.JPG MVC-019S.JPG MVC-017S.JPG

April 29, 2011, 10:25 PM	#5
KBP75 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 316	Savage model 99 made in Spain I did my best with my digital camera.Its not made for closeups but you can see the "Made in Spain" at the end of the barrel markings for the Savage Model 99. Ken MVC-028S.JPG

April 29, 2011, 10:47 PM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	These are not rare rifles, nor do they command a premium. They were made for about 4 years on contract to Savage by a Spanish company. They were simply too expensive to make in the United States any longer, and Savage tried to keep production going. It wasn't a success. You'll occasionally see these rifles at gunshows and the like. They are all detachable magazine models, and as far as I know, all are chambered in .308. __________________ "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.

April 29, 2011, 09:48 PM	#4
30-30remchester Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: mountains of colorado Posts: 977	I have owned a few over the years and have a few books on the subject and have never heard of such a beast. Could you show some close up photos of the markings?

April 30, 2011, 05:18 PM	#7
30-30remchester Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: mountains of colorado Posts: 977	I learn something new everyday on this forum. Im sure glad I didnt bet a C note on this.

April 30, 2011, 05:58 PM	#8
KBP75 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Posts: 316	Savage model 99 made in Spain The good news on this rifle is that it is in like new shape and works perfect.

April 30, 2011, 11:29 PM	#9
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	But the problem is: if you are like me, and believe the 99 was one of the best rifles ever made, would you buy one made in Spain or the U.S. I don't know, a 99 made in Spain doesn't even sound right( nor does a Winchester 94 made in Belgium)

May 1, 2011, 07:09 PM	#10
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	"a 99 made in Spain doesn't even sound right..." ¿Por qué no? Jim

December 17, 2014, 03:03 PM	#11
ibewbull Member Join Date: December 15, 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 24	99 Spain I have seen some Spanish 99s and the bluing and wood are not up to Savage standards. It would have to be a real steal me to invest in one. I would like a .308 just because I have a lot of ammo but would not go above $350 on one in LNIB condition. In 2014 Just my 2 cents worth. http://www.smithandwessonforums.com/...eferrerid=4731 __________________ Steve Bull Parro

December 17, 2014, 07:02 PM	#12
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,843	My main concern would be the quality of the steel. If the wood was bad, I'd make a new stock. If the bluing was bad, I'd reblue it. If they are, as Mike says, made under contract for Savage, then I wouldn't worry about the metallurgy. BTW, from the pics it looks quite good. I am biased in that I prefer the old brass internal rotary magazine. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

December 18, 2014, 07:39 AM	#13
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	This thread is close to 4 years old, and played out its natural lifespan at that time. No real reason to resurrect it as if the OP asked his question yesterday. If something new were to come up about the Spanish-made 99s, that would be another thing. __________________ "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.