Likely age of Savage 99?
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Likely age of Savage 99?
Happened to spot an older 99 in a local gun shop yesterday. I wish I had paid closer attention, but it looked to have a 26-inch round barrel, straight grip and crescent butt. It was chambered in .30-30. Guessing 1920s or earlier?
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Re: Likely age of Savage 99?
Hard to say for sure Bill, without more info. But a very long 26" barrel would usually indicate an early manufacture, as later the 99 came with shorter 24" or 22" barrels. The crescent buttplate would also indicate earlier mfg.
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Re: Likely age of Savage 99?
Bill,
Get us a serial number...I've got the books here.....did you happen to notice if it had a cocking indicater.....it's a pin that protrudes through the bolt...maybe the tang....going from memory here----6
Get us a serial number...I've got the books here.....did you happen to notice if it had a cocking indicater.....it's a pin that protrudes through the bolt...maybe the tang....going from memory here----6
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Re: Likely age of Savage 99?
You're right Sixgun. The cocking indicator protrudes through the receiver right behind the bolt opening. Except the very earliest 1899, which had a hole in the breech bolt with a "C" or "S" in the hole when the gun was cocked or safe. Similar to the earlier 1895 Savage.
But you must be feeling better Bill, if you're out looking in gun shops!
But you must be feeling better Bill, if you're out looking in gun shops!
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Re: Likely age of Savage 99?
Fellas, next time I go by there I will note details. Thanks.
Vall, I'm able to do short errands. Getting a little better each day.
Vall, I'm able to do short errands. Getting a little better each day.
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Re: Likely age of Savage 99?
Glad to hear that Bill!!
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