Grandpa's Savage 99

thirtysixford · February 8, 2018, 07:00 PM

I inherited my grandfathers guns

His favorite and now mine is this 1936 Savage 99.

300 Savage, Lyman peep sight.

He put a lot of meat on the table with it.

My dad had it for some time and as the first couple of pics show he didn't do a very good job of maintaining it.

Anyway, I got it and several other weapons when my dad got to where he was not able to care for himself (dads 95, moms 94)

I'm not capable of metal refinishing so I sent that out Pretty good with wood though.

I filled the dings and dents in the stock, but purposely left them visible. One of the cheeks was actually split away from the stock but I was able to epoxy it back to what I consider a good look.

Only regret is the lever used to be "Flamed Hardened" color. Now just blued. I also think the breech was originally "engine turned"

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dtg99hep3h..._0777.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1rlmzalgvh..._0778.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dhntn6kpv1..._1939.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y2ukmw8w61..._1937.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pzggfibx81..._1944.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h1f5ltgllm..._1946.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kpiw15hrnm..._1951.jpg?dl=0

Salmoneye · February 8, 2018, 07:38 PM

That is just gorgeous...

I'm biased, and happy to admit that I have a soft spot for old Savages...

Shoot it, and enjoy...

Tallest · February 8, 2018, 08:09 PM

That really is beautiful! I’m having an increased love for old savages myself. My wife’s Grandfather has a really old Savage bolt 30-30 that I’m really starting to appreciate.

But that lever gun is just flat-out beautiful!!!

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Sure Shot Mc Gee · February 8, 2018, 10:37 PM

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"engine turned"

None were that I know of. Well, the ones I have weren't.

Grandpa breaking the rifle in Righteously. (blood letting) Surely his woodsy luck will be your luck too from now on. My suggestion: Shoot & hunt with the rifle as is. All those marks_scars_ and lost bluing are conquests of the rifle & Grand Daddy's toting. (lots of story's). Congratulations young man.

Hunter Customs · February 9, 2018, 09:52 AM

Not trying to be argumentative but I've owned several different Savage 99 rifles, in my opinion the best running shot rifles ever made. I still own a Savage 99 Feathweight and yes the bolt is engine turned. I also had another Savage 99 and the bolt on that rifle was engine turned. I'm assuming they came from the factory that way but I don't know that to be fact.

Reloadron · February 9, 2018, 10:40 AM

The Savage 99 like the Winchester 88 is just one of those rifles that naturally calls out. Like here I am. There is a certain lure to them for many of us. Enjoy it and may it bring enjoyment to you and a smile everytime you squeeze a round off.

Ron

Ricklin · February 9, 2018, 11:05 AM

I too am very fond of the old 99. They are great handling guns.

My current project is a Stevens 325C from the 40's. It was my FIL's and I am restoring it in his honor.
I'm going to do Duracoat on it. I want a rust resistant finish as this will be my coastal deer rifle.
Has anyone here tried the new Durablue product from them? I may give that a shot.

I would like to do a peep sight but the gun has a side mount Williams scope mount on it and the wood was relieved for the scope mount.

I'll go with a compact low power variable. So far leaning toward the Bushnell Elite 3500 2-7 X 32.

Since the scope is the cherry on top I will wait to order the scope and keep my eyes open for a deal.

Jim Watson · February 9, 2018, 11:07 AM

I have seen a lot of 99s with engine turned bolts.
But in 1939 they were cataloged with "Polished bolt."
I figure the engine turning was a 1950s dress-up.

Grandpa's Gun cleaned up real nice. That barrel was in rough shape. Blood rust, maybe.

thirtysixford · February 9, 2018, 11:30 AM

here is the way I remember it before the refinish

Clearly engine turned finish

Perhaps there were different grades way back in the 1930's

https://www.dropbox.com/s/flv8k4gx77...-99-1.jpg?dl=0

Ricklin · February 9, 2018, 03:53 PM

I do not think I have seen a 99 with an original engine turned bolt. It is easy to do and I like the look.

bamaranger · February 9, 2018, 11:38 PM

I'm a softie for M88 Wins and M99 Savages. Given the rough condition of the rifle, a full refinish and rework like you did was the right choice says me.

Not to diminish the project....but what does the bore look like?

ammo.crafter · February 9, 2018, 11:44 PM

What a sweet gun!

Enjoy it.

SaxonPig · February 10, 2018, 09:53 AM

Got an urge for a 99 a couple years ago and bagged this one on Gunbroker. Someone refinished the metal long ago and buffed the hell out of the stampings.

thirtysixford · February 10, 2018, 11:58 AM

Wow, they could be twins except your stock is slightly different. Even the rear sight looks the same.

The re finisher (Hotflash in No. Calif.) did a fair job of keeping the markings fairly crisp on mine.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6xtebvtt9..._1953.jpg?dl=0

COSteve · February 10, 2018, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamaranger

I'm a softie for M88 Wins and M99 Savages. Given the rough condition of the rifle, a full refinish and rework like you did was the right choice says me.

Not to diminish the project....but what does the bore look like?

I too love both. After a 20yr search for a decent example, some years ago I was able to obtain a beautiful, unfired, 1959 Win 88 in .308 from the widow of the owner. In fact, she bought the rifle for him for Christmas in 1959 and ordered it with the recoil pad from Winchester. (Back then you could order rifles easily with them set up the way you wanted. I know, my dad ordered his Win 70 in .270 from the factory,)

Anyway, she told me she ordered it with a 'upgraded' wood stock and Win recoil pad which he loved but thought it too nice to hunt with so it sat in his safe until he passed. No box, no tags, just unfired, however, it's not unfired anymore as I love shooting it.

As I purchased it:

I wanted it to be ready to hunt with so I found a NOS Redfield 1960's era mount and rings and then in deference to my older eyes added a 3-9 Revolution scope and cobra sling.

Then, deciding I also needed a Savage 99 to complete my collection of 8 leverguns, I stumbled upon this beautiful 1949 EG in 300 Savage with a 1st year steel tube Weber 2-7 scope mounted on it.

I'm proud to have both in my collection as both are great shooters and beautiful examples of the art.

saleen322 · February 10, 2018, 05:03 PM

Quote:

"engine turned"

FWIW my Dad's 99 300 has an engine turned bolt as well. Your rifle turned out very well, congratulations.

thirtysixford · February 10, 2018, 05:44 PM

Thanks everyone. was beginning to think I lost my grip on the engine turned thing. I guess my memory was right after all, but who cares. It's just a real nice gun.

fired a box of Remington 150gr today. Smooth as silk

I wonder if its still $14.19 at Big 5
https://www.dropbox.com/s/80mm5jn70b..._1974.jpg?dl=0

gw44 · February 10, 2018, 07:52 PM

Nice real nice !!!

February 8, 2018, 07:00 PM	#1
thirtysixford Member Join Date: January 2, 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 37	Grandpa's Savage 99 I inherited my grandfathers guns His favorite and now mine is this 1936 Savage 99. 300 Savage, Lyman peep sight. He put a lot of meat on the table with it. My dad had it for some time and as the first couple of pics show he didn't do a very good job of maintaining it. Anyway, I got it and several other weapons when my dad got to where he was not able to care for himself (dads 95, moms 94) I'm not capable of metal refinishing so I sent that out Pretty good with wood though. I filled the dings and dents in the stock, but purposely left them visible. One of the cheeks was actually split away from the stock but I was able to epoxy it back to what I consider a good look. Only regret is the lever used to be "Flamed Hardened" color. Now just blued. I also think the breech was originally "engine turned" https://www.dropbox.com/s/dtg99hep3h..._0777.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/1rlmzalgvh..._0778.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/dhntn6kpv1..._1939.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/y2ukmw8w61..._1937.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/pzggfibx81..._1944.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/h1f5ltgllm..._1946.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/kpiw15hrnm..._1951.jpg?dl=0

February 9, 2018, 09:52 AM	#5
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	Not trying to be argumentative but I've owned several different Savage 99 rifles, in my opinion the best running shot rifles ever made. I still own a Savage 99 Feathweight and yes the bolt is engine turned. I also had another Savage 99 and the bolt on that rifle was engine turned. I'm assuming they came from the factory that way but I don't know that to be fact. Last edited by Hunter Customs; February 11, 2018 at 03:51 PM.

February 9, 2018, 11:05 AM	#7
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	Love it! I too am very fond of the old 99. They are great handling guns. My current project is a Stevens 325C from the 40's. It was my FIL's and I am restoring it in his honor. I'm going to do Duracoat on it. I want a rust resistant finish as this will be my coastal deer rifle. Has anyone here tried the new Durablue product from them? I may give that a shot. I would like to do a peep sight but the gun has a side mount Williams scope mount on it and the wood was relieved for the scope mount. I'll go with a compact low power variable. So far leaning toward the Bushnell Elite 3500 2-7 X 32. Since the scope is the cherry on top I will wait to order the scope and keep my eyes open for a deal. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

February 9, 2018, 11:30 AM	#9
thirtysixford Member Join Date: January 2, 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 37	Engine Turned here is the way I remember it before the refinish Clearly engine turned finish Perhaps there were different grades way back in the 1930's https://www.dropbox.com/s/flv8k4gx77...-99-1.jpg?dl=0 Last edited by thirtysixford; February 9, 2018 at 03:26 PM.

February 9, 2018, 03:53 PM	#10
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	I do not think I have seen a 99 with an original engine turned bolt. It is easy to do and I like the look. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

February 8, 2018, 07:38 PM	#2
Salmoneye Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,076	That is just gorgeous... I'm biased, and happy to admit that I have a soft spot for old Savages... Shoot it, and enjoy...

February 8, 2018, 08:09 PM	#3
Tallest Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2016 Location: West of the Atlantic Posts: 418	That really is beautiful! I’m having an increased love for old savages myself. My wife’s Grandfather has a really old Savage bolt 30-30 that I’m really starting to appreciate. But that lever gun is just flat-out beautiful!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

February 9, 2018, 10:40 AM	#6
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	The Savage 99 like the Winchester 88 is just one of those rifles that naturally calls out. Like here I am. There is a certain lure to them for many of us. Enjoy it and may it bring enjoyment to you and a smile everytime you squeeze a round off. Ron

February 9, 2018, 11:07 AM	#8
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	I have seen a lot of 99s with engine turned bolts. But in 1939 they were cataloged with "Polished bolt." I figure the engine turning was a 1950s dress-up. Grandpa's Gun cleaned up real nice. That barrel was in rough shape. Blood rust, maybe.

February 9, 2018, 11:38 PM	#11
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	very nice indeed I'm a softie for M88 Wins and M99 Savages. Given the rough condition of the rifle, a full refinish and rework like you did was the right choice says me. Not to diminish the project....but what does the bore look like?

February 9, 2018, 11:44 PM	#12
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	99 What a sweet gun! Enjoy it. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

February 10, 2018, 09:53 AM	#13
SaxonPig Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2006 Posts: 1,900	Got an urge for a 99 a couple years ago and bagged this one on Gunbroker. Someone refinished the metal long ago and buffed the hell out of the stampings.

February 10, 2018, 11:58 AM	#14
thirtysixford Member Join Date: January 2, 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 37	Wow, they could be twins except your stock is slightly different. Even the rear sight looks the same. The re finisher (Hotflash in No. Calif.) did a fair job of keeping the markings fairly crisp on mine. https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6xtebvtt9..._1953.jpg?dl=0

February 10, 2018, 05:44 PM	#17
thirtysixford Member Join Date: January 2, 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 37	Thanks everyone. was beginning to think I lost my grip on the engine turned thing. I guess my memory was right after all, but who cares. It's just a real nice gun. fired a box of Remington 150gr today. Smooth as silk I wonder if its still $14.19 at Big 5 https://www.dropbox.com/s/80mm5jn70b..._1974.jpg?dl=0

February 10, 2018, 07:52 PM	#18
gw44 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 311	Nice real nice !!!