savage mod 99 303

dave in maine · Post by **dave in maine** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:31 pm

any body got any info on a 99 with a barrel band the serial # is 373xxx i've never seen one like it and can't put a year on it.it seems to be calling me,i love oddball cartridges,and you can't have too many lever guns.is there a sight that deals with older savage 99s?
thanks in advance dave

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:35 pm

Dave,
1937 And yep, you can never have too many leverguns, or for that matter, any thing with a trigger. I'm sure there are 99 forums out there, just "Google" it.----------Sixgun

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:58 pm

That sounds like it would be a Model 99-H Carbine, and if it is it should be a solid frame w/ 20" medium weight barrel, matted trigger, & a straight-grip stock w/steel buttplate.
They were originally offered in .30-30, .303 Savage, & .250-3000.

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awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:12 pm

Pete44ru wrote:That sounds like it would be a Model 99-H Carbine, and if it is it should be a solid frame w/ 20" medium weight barrel, matted trigger, & a straight-grip stock w/steel buttplate.
They were originally offered in .30-30, .303 Savage, & .250-3000.

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What if I found one like that only it was a take down? What model would that be?

What's ammo availability for these like if you don't roll your own (yet)?

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:46 pm

[What if I found one like that only it was a take down?}

I think it might be a pretty good trick.

[What model would that be?]

It might be a previously unknown model.

AFAIK, the Model 99-H Carbine was never made as a takedown, because that model has the barrel band around the "special" stepped forend; whereas every takedown M-99 I've ever seen/owned has has no band around the non-stepped forend - which has a sliding shotgun-type latch, so it could be rapidly taken off and used as a barrel wrench during the takedown.

I've additionally never seen, read, nor heard of any other model Savage 99 with a barrel band.

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marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:08 pm

If you don't reload, don't meven think about buying a Savage in .303. Brass is hard enough to come by, and ammo even harder to find loaded!

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:19 pm

Pete44ru wrote:[What if I found one like that only it was a take down?}

I think it might be a pretty good trick.

[What model would that be?]

It might be a previously unknown model.

AFAIK, the Model 99-H Carbine was never made as a takedown, because that model has the barrel band around the "special" stepped forend; whereas every takedown M-99 I've ever seen/owned has has no band around the non-stepped forend - which has a sliding shotgun-type latch, so it could be rapidly taken off and used as a barrel wrench during the takedown.

I've additionally never seen, read, nor heard of any other model Savage 99 with a barrel band.

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Sorry, minus the barrel band...

chadbr · Post by **chadbr** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:03 pm

I have an H in 303 w/ the barrel band. I'll have to take some pictures with my new camera and post them sometime soon.

No factory ammo unless you buy it on gunbroker, etc. for a ridiculous price. Brass isn't too hard to come by - but not easy.

This board is 99% 99's : http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread ... /40/page/1

Be warned - they can be a bit... onry.

Chad

lozen · Post by **lozen** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:43 am

I always wanted a 99H. For those that didn't know, Bill Ruger's first auto was a 99 he converted to semi-automatic. He was really fond of the 99-H, and if you look at his 44 carbine, 10/22, and No. 3, it's easy to see the influence.

airedaleman · Post by **airedaleman** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:40 pm

A solution to the ammunition problem! Make your own cases. Here's how, according to George Nonte:

Parent case - 30/40 Krag
Turn rim down to .505" diameter. Swage head to .442" diameter. Trim case to 2.01" Size full length. Use .308" bullets

Simple, ain't it?

dave in maine · Post by **dave in maine** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:12 pm

thanks to all who offered help in identifying the carbine it has the usual wear and tear including the cracks in the buttstock,with an old weaver k 2.5 scope.now for the sixty two dollar question any guesses as to the value? i'm off for a while enjoying the state before the leaf peepers get here so i'll check in when we get back home.
thanks again dave

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:09 pm

Reeds Custom Cartridge loads Savage 303 ammo and it is reasonably priced. The folks there have been very helpful and easy to work with.

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:29 pm

just paid $305 for a 1920 30-30 takedown Savage 99.
rebarreled and stock repair in wrist.

airedaleman · Post by **airedaleman** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:34 pm

bsaride wrote:just paid $305 for a 1920 30-30 takedown Savage 99.
rebarreled and stock repair in wrist.

One heck of a deal, I'd say!

chadbr · Post by **chadbr** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:31 am

jjames wrote:Reeds Custom Cartridge loads Savage 303 ammo and it is reasonably priced. The folks there have been very helpful and easy to work with.

Thanks for the pointer!

Chad

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:46 pm

bsaride wrote:just paid $305 for a 1920 30-30 takedown Savage 99.
rebarreled and stock repair in wrist.

Is it still a takedown? I've seen a good number of Savage 99 TD's that were rebarreled, and no longer could be taken down without a barrel wrench.

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:35 pm

Sorry it was Reed's Ammunition and Research.
http://shop.reedsammo.com/searchquick-s ... 303+SAVAGE

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:39 pm

Another place Graf and Son seem to have it in and out of stock

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chadbr · Post by **chadbr** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:24 am

jjames wrote:Sorry it was Reed's Ammunition and Research.
http://shop.reedsammo.com/searchquick-s ... 303+SAVAGE

Sorry? The thanks was genuine -- I found the site -- nice to see someone making 303's.

Chad

chadbr · Post by **chadbr** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:29 am

If I remember correctly - the Graf and Sons are reforms (can't remember if it's from 30-30 or krag's). I seem to recall people not liking them much.

I could be wrong - buyer beware.

Chad

airedaleman · Post by **airedaleman** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:33 am

chadbr wrote:If I remember correctly - the Graf and Sons are reforms (can't remember if it's from 30-30 or krag's). I seem to recall people not liking them much.

I could be wrong - buyer beware.

Chad

Must be formed Krag cases. The .30-30 case is too small. See my note above regarding Nonte's solution to the problem. (His book also has extensive information on turning cartridge rims, making swages, and so on.)

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