Well I got my first Savage 99

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:00 pm

Picked up my GunBroker.com Savage 303 tonight . The Auction didn't mention it was a takedown model so that was a plus. It was listed as a carbine and it certainly has a 20" barrel but I am somewhat concerned that it has been bobbed to 20" because it is so square at the end and basically no perceptable crown.

Can I find out based upon the serial number how this thing left the factory?

Also is there a good source for disassembly and re-assembly instructions? I would like to strip her down and clean her up a bit as she looks abit funky down in the bowels of the magazine.

I think I may have caught a new disease! Isn't an addiction for Winchester and Marlins with a Puma and Henry thrown in enough?

I know where are the pictures. Flog me later I want run a few more cleaning patches down the throat.

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:02 pm

Congratulations! I got mine back after being separated for 20 years. It is one of my favorite rifles. Sorry, I am no help in deciphering the vintage, factory specs or takedown.

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:46 pm

99s RULE!!! Congrats!
Now stop cleaning that slinky savage beauty now & leave some of the rifling in that barrel!.. Wipe the slobber off'n yer mowf & post a pic!..

Go here for Date Of Manufacture
http://www.savage99.com/

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:01 am

Manufacture date 1920. Here are pictures of my hunting buddies also.

I think the barrel has been cut but I just don't know enough about Savage 99s

32-20 · Post by **32-20** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:46 am

JJ
Early 99's had flat muzzles, so yours may be ok. These guys can tell you anything else you may want to know.
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread ... /40/page/1

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:51 am

You can get info there on a couple of books that will help as well. Worth the money, if you ask me.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:43 am

Nice snag--read---you will learn. And yes, we see your buddies. To me, dogs are better buddies than people. Only thing they ask for is a place to sleep, a little food and to be able to spend time with 'ya.

Funny thing, I just took a picture of a box of Savage in 303 last night.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:39 am

This is about the best Savage 1895, 1899, & 99 site I've come across. You can spend a lot of time in here and in their links.

http://www.savage99.com/

Nice rifle you've got there. Should be an easy carry gun.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:54 am

Congrats!

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:37 am

Thanks for the kind words and advice. I ordered three boxes of ammo from Reeds. Factory ammo is drawing a premium on GB. If the guns shoots well I wll start reloading.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:26 pm

nice rifle, love the pics of dogs.

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:00 pm

Very Nice, I have one just like it (1915) except it has a Marbles folding tang site on it. Mine is a good shooter and I bet Yours will be also. Jim.

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:10 pm

Allso You can get a reproduction of th original Savage Hangtag that came with these guns, it has general information about the gun and takedown instructions. is pretty cool. lots of them for other guns also.Jim.
http://www.rediscovered-shooting-treasu ... /index.htm

Post by **Paco** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:22 pm

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I LOVE MY SAVAGE 303.. BUT GETTING BRASS IS THE PROBLEM... ANY SUGGESTIONS FROM ANYONE???? I AM USING REFORMED 22 SWIFT CASES BUT THEY ARE NOT GREAT.... PACO

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.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:35 pm

Paco,Huntington's show Norma brass. Jim.
http://www.huntingtons.com/cases_norma.html

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:38 pm

Huntington's have NORMA made 303 Savage cases and not too pricey http://www.huntingtons.com/cases_norma.html

Big Bore 94 · Post by **Big Bore 94** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:56 pm

jjames, The American Rifleman magazine did an article called Those "Confounded Savage Carbines." I think about 10-12 years ago. Very informitive of all the small changes made over the years. I have a 1899B in 303 from 1904.

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:17 pm

What model is it? ... looks like an model B...take down..rifle butt plate.. but with a 20" carbine barrel on it..

Big Bore 94 · Post by **Big Bore 94** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:17 pm

Ben_Rumson, My 1899B is a standard straight stock cresent buttplate rifle. My 99 Trapper is from the 20's. It is in 30-30 with a fruitwood stock.

jjames · Post by **jjames** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:03 pm

I wish I knew what model she is. Informed opinions are welcomed. If anyone has a similar vintage and a set of calipers I would guess the diameter at the muzzle would be a good indication if my 20" barrel has been cut down. My calipers read .714" at the muzzle. That seems big to me. In all honesty, a minor distraction I bought it because I like perch-belly 99s and it wasn't particularily dear. I am not a collector from an investment sense. Just something to feed my addiction.