[Micahn]

Does anyone know what years the Model 99 was made with the Brass rotary ?
I have seen the rotary made from both brass and what I guess was steal. My modal 99 has the brass and is 300 savage.

 

[Rachel]

I read all the post about the 99F, and have to ask, since I just purchased on, why is the .358 Winchester so supposedly rare? I went to a local gun shop, and they had about 6 Model 99's in various calibers, and poor shape. I hated to see such fine rifles treated so badly. Rachel

 

[Ron T.]

The .358 Winchester caliber is fairly rare because not very many Model 99s were chambered for that caliber. I suppose it has something to do with "demand" for that caliber.

I'll frankly never understand why the .358 Win. never gained the acceptance level I have always felt it should have gained. It is a great caliber which is fully capable of taking a wide range of game with relative ease.


Strength & Honor...

Ron T.

 

[MSP Ret]

Rachel and/or Ron, if either of you, or anyone else here knows of a used and even abused M99 in .358 please let me know, I would rather not have it in pristine shape, a woods gun would be prefferred since I would really love to have one to hunt maine with...Thanks to anyone who give me any leads....<><....

 

[Ron T.]

Look on www.gunsamerica.com or the other net site that sells only firearms... can't think of it's name right now. You'll find all kinds of guns for sale there... including Model 99 Savage rifles.

 

[FourBee]

Hey Men:
Just got a letter from Mr. J.T. Callahan, Westfield, MA.
The Research on all the information on a Savage Arms Model 99 is $30.00 per gun. He needs the Serial # and Model.
After frustrated attempts to find info on my Fox B I wrote him some weeks back. Just mailed out a check to him today. It'll take 6 weeks to get the results.

 

[neald]

my m-99 250-3000 has no stamping on the lever
I found this place to date savages and some others older Winchesters and Henerys
http://www.savage99.com/dates.htm
mine was made 1916
Neal

 

[galaxie]

Trashed Savage 99

Hey guys - how can I date my 99C action (which is all I have at this time) if it has had the mark on the boss removed? It was a burn job, and it was ROUGH. The serial is C918XXX, and it is stamped UD4 in large characters above the lever where the stock would cover, and a small 8 above that. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[halfacop]

Allright - after researching and researching I cannot figure out exactly what model 99 I have.....

The serial number puts it at a mgf date of 1936......

Here's a few pics - perhaps you guys can land a "model #" me.


Its got a case hardened lever.
An adjustable elevator style rear site.
The brass round counter.
Regular Forearm with checkering and checkered pistol grip stock.
24 inch barrel.
The marking in front of the lever on the bottom appears to be a " Q " but its a 1936 so its not in an oval. (not sure if this marking is anything at all)

Would appreciate any help. I inherited this rifle from my grandfather. Not sure where he got it (prolly bought it off some guy in the shop) He mounted the scope on flip to the side rings around 1993 according to a peice of paper with the gun. As you can see its in great shape and no rust to speak off except some surface stuff on the butt plate.....

The things in awesome shape for a 1936 mfg'd gun - just wondering what model it may be.

Thanks guy's

 

[ltlbear]

I have a model 1899G ser#257XXX that has a S stamp that is not encircled, hand checkered, and brass rotary clip. I have two questions to ask. is The S mark an inspector mark? or date mark. secondly did this particular model have lenmar sights as an option. I would like to add that this is one of the best hunting rifles I've had the pleasure of using. I don't have a scope mounted on it because it doesn't need it. first shot at 100 yds. is always a bull, and that ain't no bull

 

[ltlbear]

99C manufactured from 1965 till at least 1994, and came in 243, 284, and 308. Magazine for 284 holds 1 less round. Can't help on the boss markings

 

[glennjw]

Hi - I was just reading all this information and I was unable to zero in on a date of manufacture or model number from what I read. So, I wanted to throw up some info and see what came down. I have a Savage 99 in 300 Savage with a steal (not brass) counter. It looks like the oval on the lever boss has a "J" for the first of 3 letters. I cannot make out the other two letters. The serial number is 6 digits starting with 699XXX. I have some pictures:

Your help will be greatly appreaciated.
-Jim Glenn-

 

[olzabato]

I have 300 savage ser # 359074 there is no circle just a Q on the lever boss ??

Here is a complete list of the Lever Boss Codes and their corresponding year of manufacture:
A= 1949
B= 1950
C= 1951
D= 1952
E= 1953
F= 1954
G= 1955
H= 1956
I= 1957
J= 1958
K= 1959
L= 1960
M= 1961
N= 1962
O= SKIPPED
P=1963
Q= SKIPPED
R= 1964
S= 1965
T= 1966
U= 1967
V= 1968
W= 1969
X= 1970


Strength & Honor…

Ron T.
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[dstrickl]

Made a post Savage Enthusiast then noticed this thread.

New here, patience please.

Not interested in selling, just curious about it's age and value.

After researching the web site given in this post I can give a better description of my 99. Still unsure of the date of manufacture.

1. Barrel - 22" round tapered.
2. Butt stock - steele classic rifle (graceful crescent)
3. Forearm stock - delicate schnoble
4. Front sight - Raised ramp, metal bead, Marble #5
5. Rear sight - Marble sight
6. Savage Arms Corporation Utica, NY
7. Caliber - .30 .30
8. Serial # - 350046

The only other information I could come up with is that it looks very similar to the ones shown in the 1909 posters on that sight. Can't find any identification markings/stamps on the lever boss. I entered the serial number and it stated 1918 or later. The gun is still in great condition, would like to close in on a more precise date and possible value.

 

[cowboy_97]

Can anyone tell me when my Savage 99 was manufactured? The ser. # is 1027144.
Thanks.
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I would also like to know what year my 99f in 300 savage is #1019988

 

[Rangr44]

Can anyone tell me when my Savage 99 was manufactured? The ser. # is 1027144.
Thanks.
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I would also like to know what year my 99f in 300 savage is #1019988

Texgun & cowboy_97: (better late than never, aka zombie response ) IMO, most likely 1961 or 1962 - check the lever boss date code for an "M" (1961) or an "N" (1962)

FWIW - As earlier posted by SavageT :

Because both the SN's are post 1 million it can be safely said your rifles were made after 1960.


1) In 1960, Savage Arms Corp. factory moved from Chicopee Falls, MA to Westfield MA.

New models of the 99 were added: 99E economy carbine, and 99DL deluxe rifle (99DL with new improved trigger sear, and sliding thumb safety on top tang).

2) In 1963, Savage Arms Corp. becomes a division of the Emhart Corp.

3) In 1965, new models 99 added.
99C - the first major change to the original 1899 design; added a detachable box magazine with a push-release button on receiver right-hand side.
99DE and 99PE - deluxe engraved presentation models.

Impressed checkering was added to all models at this time (except PE)

 

[DaveW]

I picked up a 99e in 308 winchester last year and have been trying to figure out when it was made. Used the handy link that was posted, typed in the serial # and found out is was made in 1935. How cool is that! It's such a nice gun, light weight and small, and fits my petite wife perfectly. She's going to try to kill an elk with it this year. Be pretty cool to put an elk down with a seventy five year old gun! I can't wait.

 

[DaveW]

Now I'm confused! The serial # gave me a DOM of 1935, but the cartridge wasn't invented until 1952. Any ideas? It was made in Westfield Mass. so that puts it after 1960. Oh well, still a great gun, just don't get the serial number thing.

 

[glink]

Hi Guy

Have been scanning the web trying to get a line on the ID of a 99 I just picked up.

On the Barrell, which is 21 inches long;
Savage Model 99E Series A CAL. 308 Win
Westfield Mass. USA

Serial Number on Left Side of Receiver near bottom D976XXX

Can't seem to find a lever boss code. Do I need to remove stock?
Removed forearm; looks like a letter S stamped on bottom of barrel near receiver.

Stock is Pistol grip with no endcap Monte Carlo. Stock is checkered on sides of pistol grip.
Forearm is checkered on bottom.

 

[artie61]

have a model 99 serial# 1053048 lever boss code of 12n any idea of year it was made