savage 99 in 284

ginger49023

Two weeks ago at a gun show, I found a Savage 99F in 284 with a monte carlo stock making it a DL model.
Bore is in excellent shape as is the wood,
The bluing is 90% + with basically only a slight scratch on the receiver.
I got very, very lucky on this. When I finally negotiated the price, paid and had it in my hands, I literally ran out to the parking lot.

I am wondering if anyone has an idea how many Savage 99s were manufactured in 284?

I ask as I know is rare but info is scarce to say the least

ginger49023

I was looking at the above model 99c and then compare to www.savage99.com info.

It does not match up.

The web site says a 99c should be a straight grip with a curved schnoble forearm.

Close up pics of the rifle I am looking at show a pistol grip and a straight forearm. And, on the pics I can read model 99C and .284 cal.

Am I missing something? I am confused to say the least.

There is the letter "B" under the word model.

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks

savage170

Might be cd does it have a monte carlo stock

galah2000

I believe thats for the early 99C which was discontinued a long time before the 284 was born. The later 99C in 284 will be the clip magazine version, monte carlo stock with impressed checkering. Not as collectable or as well made as the earlier rotary mag ones but 284 Win is a good calibre. I've got a Win 88 pre 64 in 284 and love it.
Regards Mick

ginger49023

thanks for the replys

bugmantraap

Mick, Hang onto that 88 284, it's worth a fortune now.