Savage 99E
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Savage 99E
Stopped by a local pawn shop today and they had a 99E with the saftey on the lever.I dont know much about these but always wanted one. It was in 308 blueing was worn and the stock had been cut off some and had a bad refinishing job done on it plus somebody had installed studs that were way off. They had 275.00 on it and said 225.00 was as low as they could go. I didnt get it but was tempted. Does 225.00 sound bad? I would have to replace the stock.
Re: Savage 99E
I'm not a fan of the lever safety models (I prefer the tang safety) but you could get a stock for $99 or maybe fix up that one for less. If your total working rifle price is $325 that is pretty good for a 99 in 308 Win.
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Re: Savage 99E
In this day and age, any time you can get a reasonably decent 99 of any sort for for $225 is the time to buy.
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Re: Savage 99E
I side right in with 86er and airdaleman, buy it! You can figure out a way to extend the LOP to fit you and still look OK.
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Re: Savage 99E
AT $225 plus a stock and ???? it might be a good deal. If this is the earlier 99E and not the later one, better deal.
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Re: Savage 99E
It would have to be a thorough dog inside and out for me to walk away at that price.
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Re: Savage 99E
Coydog what state are you in. There's one up here in north central Mn that sounds just like it.
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Re: Savage 99E
Yep. As long as the action and barrel are reasonable, re-stocking it wouldn't be that big a deal.airedaleman wrote:In this day and age, any time you can get a reasonably decent 99 of any sort for for $225 is the time to buy. You'd do well not to let it get away from you.
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Re: Savage 99E
Get it...Sounds like a perfect candidate for a kick pad and a little stock refinish.. You could wind up with a LOP that will fit you just right...and you'd have a great no frills no worry hunting rifle.... Most of those E models come tapped for scope mounts too...Collectors don't much care for the E unless of course they found one NIB..
The later E model 99s were the less expensive E-conomy model...Easily identified by the omission of the round counter window found on the forward left side of the receiver...The E came along in .308 after Savage came out with their tang safety models ... But the basic old school meat and potatoes quality is still there.. The Es were made from the same forgings as always and on the same equipment the same way the previous 99s were before the tang safety models were introduced... But on the E model mainly Savage left off the round counter window and gave them birch stocks to save costs and continued with the time proven lever safety...
The later E model 99s were the less expensive E-conomy model...Easily identified by the omission of the round counter window found on the forward left side of the receiver...The E came along in .308 after Savage came out with their tang safety models ... But the basic old school meat and potatoes quality is still there.. The Es were made from the same forgings as always and on the same equipment the same way the previous 99s were before the tang safety models were introduced... But on the E model mainly Savage left off the round counter window and gave them birch stocks to save costs and continued with the time proven lever safety...
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Re: Savage 99E
I went back and got it. the first four of the serial numbers are 1027
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Re: Savage 99E
Look on the lever boss that lever attaches to for a small letter stamped in it... The letters correspond to year of manufacture...
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Re: Savage 99E
First four of ? Numbers. May I suggest you go to Savage99.com. Lots of info and links. The serial number lookup is a bit weird but that is also due to the way Savage released the numbers during production. The letter code is difficult to read on some guns, use a magnifier it will help.
Re: Savage 99E
12M is on the lever boss.
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M = 1961 The 12 maybe the inspectors ID...or possibly the month..Just a guess..
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Re: Savage 99E
The numbers are not month nor date as they are anywhere from 1 to 99. Likely inspection marks.
Re: Savage 99E
Walks with gun im in Alabama. I check that pawn shop pretty often. Last year i picked up a nice Frontier scout in there and they will deal with you pretty good.
Re: Savage 99E
I'm with those that think you ought to inspect it and if those are the only issues buy it!
Re: Savage 99E
The stock was not cut off its just got the wrong buttplate on it.
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Re: Savage 99E
BUY IT!
Throw a slip on Limbsaver over it and use it the way she be!
See how she shoots and go from there.
Gun has character.
Throw a slip on Limbsaver over it and use it the way she be!
See how she shoots and go from there.
Gun has character.
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Re: Savage 99E
Bubba has his hand on the gun but wood is replaceable.
Re: Savage 99E
Yea no joke but if it shoots good i can refinish the wood and fix her back up.
Re: Savage 99E
do not buy...
Send phone number and location to me. I will make sure it's disposed of properly.
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Re: Savage 99E
Heck of a gun for two and a quarter...
Use it as is, and keep your eye out for new furniture. Good luck and enjoy it. 99's are something special!
Use it as is, and keep your eye out for new furniture. Good luck and enjoy it. 99's are something special!
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Re: Savage 99E
You did real good. I prefer the "E" over the others simply because it doesn't have that gimmicky hole in the side of it to let dust and dirt in (I never look to see how many cartridges are left in it anyway - after I shoot, I top it off). And once you get used to the safety at the lever you will find it very handy. It is where the safety originally was and is, in my opinion, the best place for it on a 99. Have fun with that gun - it's a shooter and needs to be shot - a lot.
Oh, and BTW, that hardwood stock (is beech I think) is a very good stable stock and one I wouldn't replace. I've owned numerous 99s and like the blonde hardwood stocks the best. And since it's blonde, you can color it whatever color you want from deep walnut brown, to camo, or Army green if you want - or just leave it blonde. Did I mention, you done real good.
Oh, and BTW, that hardwood stock (is beech I think) is a very good stable stock and one I wouldn't replace. I've owned numerous 99s and like the blonde hardwood stocks the best. And since it's blonde, you can color it whatever color you want from deep walnut brown, to camo, or Army green if you want - or just leave it blonde. Did I mention, you done real good.