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Savage 99 Model
gregw
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OK Savage experts, how in the heck do tell which letter variation of Savage 99 you have. The one I have has the rolling block brass number on the receiver and the only thing on the barrel is the caliber 308 and the savage manufacture info. How do I tell which letter of the alphabet it is?????????if I take the for end off, the numbers 1767 are stamped in it
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No, I cannot tell the different model numbers, I am not an expert.
Model EG seems to be the most common. .308 cal. was late production and the box magazine .308 later yet. Hardwood stocks (non-walnut)were late production. Check some libraries for the Savage book.
Trotting around the link that charliemeyer provided, I found this
"charateristics" chart:
http://www.savage99.com/models.htm
Here is a page of "99" resources:
http://www.savage99.com/index.php
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"The Ninty Nine" by Murray is out of print, cheapest I could find is this one: http://tinyurl.com/gupbteg
Or you could try Big Loop's site.[:I]
If you were to post some quality photo's of your rifle, I am 100% sure, someone here could tell you what model you do have.
The Blue Book, does have a breakdown of the characteristics of different models. ie...fancy wood, checkered stocks front and back, Schnabel forend, perch belly stock, etc.
1) Stock type - straight or pistol grip
2) Barrel length (measured from the muzzle to the breech)
3) Serial number - if you don't want to supply all of it, at least
like 569,xxx or 1,444,xxx or A235xxx.
3) forearm - schnable-tipped or round tip?
4) buttplate stype - Cresent metal, metal shotgun, plastic shotgun
Since it is a .308, it dates to 1956 or later and narrows down the potential models.
1). Pistol grip stock
2). 22 inch barrel
3). 1061xxx SN#
4). Round tip for end
5). Butt plate looks like metal shotgun even though it is curved a little it is not as extreme as the 1899
If possible can you provide an approximate value? It is in excellent condition so I am not sure if it was re blued or not
I bought this 1957 99F .308 Win last year for $550 with the scope; studs and swivels are aftermarket).
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