All The Savage 99 Models

Join us while we walk through catalog pictures of all the models of Savage 1895, 1899 and 99's that were produced. What model of 99 do you have?
Find details, specs and variations for all of these models in The Savage 99 Pocket Reference
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[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

Savage, Mossberg, Remington, Winchester, Marlin and the others used to be examples of fine American craftmanship. The guys behind the names actually cared about the reputation. Each brand had their own unique style with many different models. Thanks for the video.

[@savagelevers1094]

It is interesting to look at the various levels of craftsmanship that went into them through history. As it got more an more expensive to pay skilled workers the quality kept going down little by litte. Even the late Savage 99's were usually great shooting rifles, but those early pre-WWI 1899's are awesome!

[@danaitkins9959]

😅u

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

Mossberg is still an example of American craftsmanship. Marlin recently got revived. Others aren't American craftsmanship anymore. Their products are manufactured oversea.

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

The American greed really killed many of these brands. Americans should learn a thing or two from European arms makers.

[@frankgrillo8094]

I inherited my Dads 300 -- circa 1947 , still excellent + , I'm 72 now & would never think of parting with it ! If i could only keep 1 gun , this is IT 😍

[@savagelevers1094]

I have my dad's Marlin made in the early 50's, and it'd be one of the last to go.

[@georgehledik7481]

I have the one shown that had NO comments. 300 Savage take down with 410 shotgun barrel and case. Very rare Savage.

[@savagelevers1094]

I didn't put a name on that, did I? It's kind of there at the top. It was catalogued as the "Savage 99 Combination Kit", and consisted of a 99G takedown in 300 Savage with a 410 barrel. Made from 1921 to 1934, with a few sold after that. The set shown in the video is a late case style with the crossbar, most cases are from earlier and don't have a crossbar. They are rare, and very desirable. Congrats on having one! What color is the felt? Most are purpose or blue, but there some red felt lined cases out there and we've seen one or two in green.

[@jster91]

Love my Model 99f 300 Sav. that was my grandfathers.

[@nathanielcohen9890]

I have one in .308, that I bought 6 yrs ago at a Florida gun show in Volusia county. I believe it was made in 1950. still looks new and very accurate. I was born at that time. I wish I looked and functioned as well as she does.

[@savagelevers1094]

Isn't it amazing how well they hold up when they're taken care of?! And the 308 was introduced at the end of 1955, you can use the serial number search on the web site to date the rifle. If it has a lever safety, it's probably from mid to late 50's. Good guns!

[@warrengreen3217]

The 308 round wasn't made till 1952

[@savagelevers1094]

@@warrengreen3217, commercially, yes. Not in Savage 99's until 1955.

[@warrengreen3217]

Yeah I know was just letting that guy know there's no way it could be a 1950 cause it wasn't made till 1952

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@savagelevers1094 I have a 55 99f in 308. Grandpa bought it new that year.

[@brucemitchell4581]

What a beautiful video that you have built! My goodness, my friend you have brought back so many memories of the days gone past. So many of these rifles have been a part of my life as I look back and the memories that have stayed with me is forever imbedded in my heart forever. Calibers in about every flavor! Thanks for sharing this with all of our friends that remember this rifle, and the fond memories that went along with it! 👍

[@usnchief1339]

Took a nice 8 point buck about 3 years ago with my 1950s 300 Savage Model 99. It's a sweet shooting rifle.

[@savagelevers1094]

The Savage 99 in the pictures in the intro with the bucks is a 1945 99EG in 300 Savage. It's my "lucky" 99. The 300 Savage just plain works.

[@johnmetcalfe2482]

Great rifle and fantastic round

[@markandrew4741]

Some people don't like him but I think it's an elegant lever action rifle

[@tomfouche6995]

Beautiful, classic interesting and very handy guns..... WHY DON'T THEY MAKE THEM ANY MORE? Surely Savage could reintroduce them with modern materials and styles, modern scope mounts, removable higher capasity magazines and some new calibers. Even a full stock Manlicher-style would be beautiful. I would love one. The 99 is as functional and useful platform as any lever gun and should prove to be very popular. Come on Savage, think about this one..

[@savagelevers1094]

They looked into re-introducing them about 12 years ago. While the cost would be more reasonable with modern CNC/etc methods of manufacturing, they didn't think they'd be able to sell them at a price point that would create enough sales. So too expensive to make. I think they could do some commemorative runs and do okay, something like doing a run of 1899CD rifles one year, maybe some perchbelly 1899H style rifles another year, 99H barrel bands another year.. most of the difference in those is just stock style and barrel lengths. But they have a business to run and nobody asks me. :-)

[@finallyfriday.]

I'd buy one, hands down, no questions asked. Schnabel forestock, American walnut, .257 Roberts, .300 Savage if they made the ammo (they'd sell it by the boatload and maybe it'd be introduced into other rifles), .243, .220 Swift, 22-250, 30-30, heck I'd buy it if it was made to shoot gumballs. Then Savage would own the deer/black bear market while everyone else is chasing the navy seal sniper market.

[@boothsar78]

I have a 1954 model 99e in 300 Savage. Wonderful gun that I inherited from my great grandfather. Shoots accurate and works flawlessly.

[@karlstemmler6713]

That's the one. Bought it in 1958, for $98.00.Passed it on to my Son this year. Like new! .308 win.

[@savagelevers1094]

That's awesome! Family guns are the best guns. Good price in 1958 too, the MSRP on a 99F in 308 that year was $116.75.

[@bryanmatson4042]

My Dad gave one too me? 22 Hi Power made in the 1920’s!

[@laurogarza4953]

Well done. Excellently complete. I have inherited my grandfather's 1899H featherweight takedown model which was very forward thinking in design and chambered in the equally forward cartridge 22 Savage which produced similar ballistics to the modern military cartridge 5.56 X 45mm.

[@savagelevers1094]

The 22HP used heavier bullets as a standard than the 223/5.56 do (70gr vs 55gr), but you're right and few people realize that. When loaded with similar bullets, the velocity/energy is very close between the two. Though Charles Newton hated the fact that Savage marketed it as a big game cartridge.. he designed it as a woodchuck cartridge that could be used for the occasional perfect shot on deer or black bear. Savage had people tiger hunting with it!

[@laurogarza4953]

@@savagelevers1094 my grandfather, a vaquero completo, carried it on his saddle and used it along with a Colt SAA in 32-20 to gather game from cottontails to whitetail and everything in between. I have since added a 30-30 Winchester barrel to it for greater versatility. Having interchangeable barrels was very forward thinking. Don't you agree?

[@christian30061]

I have a model 1899 250-3000 from the teens that is going to be listed on Gunbroker really soon. It has all the bells and whistles.

[@savagelevers1094]

Sorry to hear that you have to let it go. The Savage 1899 Model 250-3000 is very popular, so should do well. Very few with fancy walnut, so that's definitely special!

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Just ordered your book from Amazon last night ! Just purchased a nice used 99 in 30-30 last night as well 😊

[@savagelevers1094]

Nice find on the 30-30. Collectors like to hoard those. 🙂

[@markcarew6724]

I very recently purchased a Savage model 99, takedown model, in 22 Savage Hi Power. I think I will have the action sent out for case colouring treatment.

[@turdferguson2839]

It would be great if Savage brought back the 99, give it modern features like polymer stock, scope rail and make it available in .223 and people would definitely buy it.

[@savagelevers1094]

Or just bring it back with walnut and blued steel and offer it in classic cartridges like 32-40/38-55, 250-300 and 300 Sav, and newer ones like 243/308/358/6.5 Creedmore.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

I have a version 2 99F in.308. Beautiful little gun with a Lyman no. 57 aperture sight. I handload down to hot.30-30 equivalent because the recoil of full house.308 loads is a little sharp in such a light rifle with a steel buttplate.

[@savagelevers1094]

Nothing wrong with that, 30-30 has taken a tremendous number of deer over the last 127 years.

[@guaporeturns9472]

A 99F in 308 is just about the perfect North American big game rifle. I have lots of rifles but it is THE one. Never get rid of it. Use it every year. Countless deer , elk , bears , and lions have been taken with that rifle in 3 generations of my family.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@guaporeturns9472 I use my early 70's model 700 in.30-'06 more, but it's saying in the family nonetheless.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 hard to beat that combination. Did you know the 99 is a “controlled feed” lever action? Not 100% sure but I think it’s the only controlled feed lever out there. AI know none of my Marlins or Winchesters are.

[@theleveractionhunter]

This is really cool!! 😎

[@savagelevers1094]

Thank you!

[@SAGERODS250REM]

Very good presentation, I used to have a .300. Cheers from northwestern Canada

[@savagelevers1094]

I have friends who are collectors up in Canada, and they find some very nice 99's!

[@theleveractionhunter]

Very cool video!!! The Savage 99 is my all time favorite levergun. I took my first whitetail buck with a 99E in 243 Winchester.

[@savagelevers1094]

My first buck was with a 99C in 284.. it sticks with ya, doesn't it? :-)

[@theleveractionhunter]

@@savagelevers1094 Yes it sure does!

[@MSgtofMarines]

Superb, highly collectible rifles.

[@kody7316]

I have a very nice 99DE citation grade in 308. But it is stamped on the barrel Savage 99M. I'm told this is because it has the Monte Carlo stock on it.. it is a really good shooter

[@savagelevers1094]

Very nice! Yes, the 99DE, 99PE and 99DL models were all stamped 99M - and they all had monte carlo stocks. 99DE's are very collectible, I'd consider picking up another one for shooting.

[@kody7316]

@Savage Levers I have an EG that I also shoot. But to me buying a gun and not shooting it dosen't make any sense. I shoot it but I don't abuse it, and it's of no mo monetary value to me as I will never sell, so might as well enjoy it

[@wooge3199]

I have a 72 99f gold trigger 243....and it is absolute perfection

[@darrellmorse1894]

I have a 250-3000 and a 300, both are great lever guns. I secured enough ammo for both to finish out my hunting needs.

[@A.C._Taylor]

I'm the 4th generation to be handed down the family's .303 1899A (1906). I, like my forefathers, have dropped many deer, elk, moose, big horns, and even pronghorns with this one rifle. This hunting season was no different with a white-tail and a muley in the deep freezer. I'd say that was some of the best, well-spent money in the history of my family lol. There is no way I would sell or trade that rifle for any amount of money or stuff.

[@savagelevers1094]

Family guns are the best guns, hands down.

[@frankanthony6998]

I have my grandfather's rifle handed down to me from my father. Had a hard time finding cartridges for it. 303's from Hornady.

[@A.C._Taylor]

@@frankanthony6998 I recently discovered that Bannerman makes .303 Savage ammo. Here in Canada, Budget Shooters Supply has stock and in the U.S. Graf and Sons had stock the last time I checked. I Reload and handload my own and have about three lifetime's supply of components and powder for my .303. The Bannerman ammo is made with PPU bullets and brass. I'm not sure on the primer or powder but they are a good option if you are not set up for reloading.

[@alfredneuman7665]

too bad they're not cost effective to put into production, design was wayyyyyyyyyyy ahead of it's time

[@guaporeturns9472]

Controlled round feed too! Lots of folks don’t know that.

[@johnnebl4105]

I'm looking for a 99 in 250 Sav. I've used a ruger 77 in that caliber for 20 years with great success on whitetail. None of the gunshows for several years have had one.

[@savagelevers1094]

Online sites are your friend. Be aware that pre-1960 Savage 99's in 250 Sav (aka 250-3000) have a 1-14" twist and do best with short bullets. Rather tough to find 1960+ 99's in 250 Sav which will have a 1-10" twist, except for the late model 99A's.

[@johnmetcalfe2482]

My grandfather had a Savage Combination in 300 Savage with 410 shotgun barrel…beautiful old shooter with either barrel.

[@savagelevers1094]

Those were rare, and are one of the most popular things to collect! I hope it was able to stay in your family, they are so very cool.

[@scotthyde5946]

Very interesting rifles for sure ! My 300 savage model 99 made in the 1950’s was struggling to shoot accurately ?? I free floated the barrel as best I could and it now rotinely shoots sub MOA groups at 100 yards ! I wish I could put pics on youtube to show what was done ??

[@savagelevers1094]

Uneven pressure from the forearm is one of the causes of poor accuracy in 99's. We often tell folks to shoot their 99's without the forearm on and to rest the receiver on the sandbag to see how well it can shoot. As a quick fix for "floating" the barrel, we've used small rubber o-rings on the forearm stud to create a bit of space between the forearm and barrel - and it's easily undone. A permanent fix probably includes removing some wood from the channel?

[@scotthyde5946]

Yes indeed ! That’s what I did ! I cut about 1 inch long segment from an aluminum hunting arrow and embeded that in the forend so that it rests on the head of that bolt ! Anyway it now shoots lights out !

[@stevedavis4377]

i love 99s got 5 want more.

[@retroviseur5301]

SURPER vidéo!!!!!👍👍

[@savagelevers1094]

Thank you!

[@christian30061]

fancy walnut, take-down, tang sight, rare checkered trigger, etc.

[@savagelevers1094]

All the Savage 1899 Model 250-3000 Style 1 rifles were takedown and had the checkered trigger. The checkered trigger went away on the Style 2 that came out in 1919 after World War I. Fancy walnut was a special order item rarely seen on 250-3000's, and it's always good when a tang sight was added on.

[@christian30061]

I have had this rifle for 65 years and hate to get rid of it, but time marches on.@@savagelevers1094

[@PaulWhitedWoodStoneIron]

I have the 99-375win. Brush gun i brand new condition and I for sure take it out of the safe a lot just to look at it. My favorite for sure. For me anyway.

[@savagelevers1094]

They are very collectible and very popular!

[@PaulWhitedWoodStoneIron]

I believe the model I have was only produced at an amount of around 2000 guns in that caliber if I’ve researched correctly. Would you know anything about that info?

[@savagelevers1094]

@@PaulWhitedWoodStoneIron, the 99-375 was only made in 1980 and 1981. Figure maybe 18,000 to 20,000 Savage 99's were sold those 2 years. But beyond that, nobody has any idea how many of each model were sold. 2000 is possible, but it'd just be a guess.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

I inherited a Type 99 arisaka in 7.7 x 58 mm,with anti aircraft sights

[@philipdove1705]

Why dont they still make this? They should make more of these in a featherweight take down style with stainless steel fluted barrel and a lightweight synthetic stock and offer it in 308, 3006, 300win mag.

[@savagelevers1094]

Well... I don't know if I agree with the synthetic stock idea, but I sure wish they'd reintroduce it! And the long action cartridges never worked in 99's, it was always short action cartridges from the 303 Sav/30-30 up to the 358/284. They made a couple prototype rifles in 30-06 way back, but the lengthened receiver just didn't look good. Savage looked into reintroducing the 99 about 12 or 14 years ago using modern CNC/etc, they just didn't think there'd be much of a market for it at the price range it would cost.

[@finallyfriday.]

@@savagelevers1094 I agree. Wood stock and short calibers. Everyone is trying to convert everything into a German 88mm antitank gun. Ammo is expensive. Keep the small, handy rounds that you can afford to target shoot with plenty before the hunting season.

[@warmongerel9743]

Shot my 1st deer with one of these in 1977. I'll inherit it someday, but I'm in no hurry for that. They are unique and beautiful rifles.

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Yes I like your comment no hurry for that. Keep our loved ones around as long as possible I say

[@skipwilliams7288]

Hello Savage Levers.Maybe you can help me. I have an 1899B(I think) with full octagon barrel in 30-30 with S/N 31.72-. Can you tell me when it was made? It has one more number in the S/N I did not put in. Thanks for reading.

[@savagelevers1094]

Skip, going by the serial number your rifle would be a model 1899B finished around March/April of 1902 - if it was finished on time. It wasn't a Ford assembly line and rifles weren't finished in number order - some were finished late. That would be what I refer to as an 1899B Style 1 - or the first variation. Straight stock rather than a perchbelly and a cocking indicator on top of the bolt are two distinctive features of this.

[@skipwilliams7288]

@@savagelevers1094 Thanks a lot for the info. It helps giving me some info I can pass on to my kids.

[@stansturdevant4306]

Was curious as to how much my 30/30 99 is worth smooth round barrel manufacturing date says 1911

[@skipwilliams7288]

@@stansturdevant4306 Stan, I really have no idea. I don't even know what mine is worth...even though I wouldn't sell it. If you find out what your's is worth, let me know.

[@stansturdevant4306]

@@skipwilliams7288 so in decent condition they can go up past 1000.00 easy. Obviously pristine condition a lot more. I'm never selling mine either. Love it👍

[@SteveBaughman-fk8qs]

I had a Savage 99 in caliper 284 I should’ve kept that knowing what I know now DAMNIT.

[@savagelevers1094]

They are out there to be had.. but they aren't as cheap as they once were.

[@SteveBaughman-fk8qs]

Soo true I think i bought mine for couple hundred bucks many years ago. The ammo is just about nonexistent now.

[@oldgoat1890]

I have quite a few Savage 99's. I converted one to .260 Remington and one to 7-30 Waters. Shot deer with almost all of them. I think my favorite is a T/D 30-30 model or the .22 HiPower. Killed deer with both.

[@nathanielcohen9890]

I love the 7-30 Waters. sorry I ever sold it. now I can't find one

[@laurogarza4953]

I have a 1899H featherweight takedown originally in 22 Savage. I have added a 30-30 barrel to for greater versatility which is nearly impossible to find in any other saddle rifle. Don't you agree?

[@savagelevers1094]

A 30-30/22HP switch barrel rifle, or even a 30-30/25-35 switch barrel is indeed a rare thing. The factory offered multi-barrel sets back in the 1910's, so this is historically valid. I don't know if any other lever action rifles at that time offered that feature.

[@laurogarza4953]

@@savagelevers1094 yes, the Savage in say, 30-30 Winchester could, with appropriate barrel, could chamber any cartridge in that family including, as you mentioned, 25-35 Winchester and 22 Savage and, surprise, 410 gauge as a single shot.

[@savagelevers1094]

@@laurogarza4953, the single shot 410 barrel was available as an add on barrel for any takedown Savage 1899 or 99 from 1921 to 1938. It could be purchased in multiple barrel profiles that would fit any of the takedown models that were offered, and are very collectible just by themselves. It was offered as part of a multi-barrel set in the combination kit where it could be bought with a 99G in 300 Savage.

[@craigp187]

I see that the music performed by Lobo Loco, but which particular song? There are hundreds on that site.

[@savagelevers1094]

I had fun just browsing his music. But the specific song is Little Caesar Bandello (576). I should edit the description and put that in.. thx for pointing it out.

[@craigp187]

@@savagelevers1094 I agree, lots of good stuff there. But I couldn't find that particular song after searching quite a bit!! Thanks!!

[@nathanhaney91]

I have a Savage 99 in 300 Savage as. Built in 1930 according to the serial number and looks just like the one pictured @1:31. It was my great-grandfather's and grandfather's deer rifle in Michigan. Hasn't been fired in at least 30 years. Not necessarily looking to sell it, but would really love to figure out what it's worth!

[@savagelevers1094]

If it has a crescent buttplate like the one at 1:31 and was made in 1930, then it would be a model 99A or 99B. You can see those at 3:06, the 99A is a solid frame with the forearm attached with a screw, the 99B is a takedown with the forearm attached with a latch. The earlier 1899A was renamed to the 99A/99B in 1921, so pretty much the same rifle just with different names. Values are all over the place, best way to figure the value at any specific time is to watch gunbroker for a similar rifle with comparable condition to sell. The 99A's in 300 Savage aren't very common, nice piece of history!

[@nathanhaney91]

@@savagelevers1094 Ah, you're right! It is definitely a 99A/B. I didn't notice the one at 3:06 also had a crescent buttplate like mine. I'll take a closer look to figure out which of the two it is. It's in pretty good shape. It's receiver was drilled for a cheap scope, which was removed and discarded a while back and it also needs a rear sight. I'm going to look for one of those and get it cleaned up so I can fire it after all these years. Thanks so much for the info!

[@kevinward8915]

Mine is a .243

[@savagelevers1094]

Nice. Getting hard to find 243's, folks are buying them as soon as they show up.

[@SparkAF]

A friend of mine has a Savage 1899, ser #187738, manufactured in 1917. We're trying to figure out what caliber it could be, 303 Savage, 30-30, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

[@savagelevers1094]

That's odd. It should be stamped on the barrel in front of the receiver. Is there any stamps on the barrel? A barrel address with patents and saying UTICA, NY for example? What is the full barrel address?

[@SparkAF]

@@savagelevers1094 It's NY, can't remember the full address. The owner finally remembered shooting Savage 303, thanks for replying to my question.

[@davewinter2688]

I've watched this video several times now as 99's are one of my favorite rifles. I just acquired another 99 "Series A", caliber 308 Winchester. It has a 22" barrel, pressed checkering, tang safety, cocked indicator pin, pistol grip and aluminum rotary magazine with the number of rounds remaining in the magazine counter.. According to the tool provided with this website the serial number indicates that it was made in 1972 . As I see it, it cannot be a 99A because of the pistol grip and obviously not a C model. All this leads me to believe that it is a late model 99F. I have found one other website that seems to corroborate my conclusion. Any thoughts from you that know more than me would be appreciated.

[@savagelevers1094]

Sounds as though you are probably right. It's probably a 99F version 2 (made up to 1974), or the other option would be a 99DL. The 99DL has a monte carlo stock and came with sling studs, the 99F has neither.

[@davewinter2688]

@@savagelevers1094 Thanks for responding. Now I'm watching for a 22-250, 243 Winchester and 358 Winchester. May a 303 or 30-30 too. It's a disease! I'll ordering the book for myself for Christmas.😊

[@savagelevers1094]

@@davewinter2688, the 22-250's are pretty rare and sought after by collectors - available only in the 99C. The 358's are more common, but very popular - available in multiple models tho. So both will be pricier than the average. If you reload, an early 303 Savage is very cool. I love the early 1899's. If you don't reload, the 30-30 is probably easier to find ammo for. Good luck!

[@davewinter2688]

@@savagelevers1094 I do reload. At least I have that going for me. I'm very much aware of the price vs demand situation. The cheapest I've seen any 99 model in 358 sell for was $1,200 just a few days ago on GunBroker. It was very nice but I didn't have enough extra cash on hand to even think about bidding on it, 😭 I forget which model it was, but it definitely was not a "Brush Gun" My preference for a 358 would be an F or an R, preferably the later R. I don't really care for the styling of the Brush Gun. I've never even seen a 22-250 for sale anywhere. Thanks again for your knowledge.

[@savagelevers1094]

@@davewinter2688, 1200 for a 358 would have been a good price. A 99R in 358 is a very rare gun, so that would be tough to find. A 99F in 358 or the 358 brush gun are the most common. Just watched a 22-250 sell this weekend for about 2200. It was a very collectible gun, a shooter would be less. But still ouch.

[@daviddavey1727]

What is a Savage model 99 takedown version .250 Savage in Average condition going for these days? Date of mfgr was 1926

[@savagelevers1094]

Everybody's idea of "average" varies, and the going prices vary. Best thing to do is watch gunbroker or similar gun auction site for a rifle similar to yours, and see what the final price is.

[@allencrossland1973]

How can I tell what model 99 that I have?

[@savagelevers1094]

If you can't spot an identical configuration in the video, I can probably help you out. Are there any that look really similar?

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

If it's not a very early model, it'll be stamped on the barrel.

[@savagelevers1094]

​@@georgesakellaropoulos8162, there were models up into the 1980's that didn't have the model name stamped on the barrel. So while "some" models have that from 1955 onwards, it's not universal.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@savagelevers1094 Thanks for the information. Every one that I've seen except for really old ones have been stamped, but I haven't seen them all lol.

[@savagelevers1094]

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162, I'm trying to gather all of that for a larger book. For example, the 99-358 and 99-375 "brush guns" didn't have the model. Just "MODEL 99 SERIES A CAL 358 WIN". With Savage, never say never... :-)

[@mikebrown1188]

Did savage make a carbine. I just picked up a 99 in a 250 and it has an 18 inch barrel

[@savagelevers1094]

They did.. but never catalogued with anything under a 20" barrel. Most 250-3000's will have 22" barrels prior to 1941, the 99H carbine in the 30's will have a 20" barrel.

[@savagelevers1094]

They also made a tang safety "saddle gun" (Model 99A Version 2) in the 70's in 250 Savage, and it had 22" or 20" barrels depending on the year.

[@mikebrown1188]

I paid 675 for it. I think I did ok. I shot It shoots straight. Plan on using it this fall

[@jasongannon7676]

My 99 didn't show up in this video. The marketings on my rifle don't mach eny references I've been able to find at this point.

[@savagelevers1094]

I showed the models in the video, but only one variation of each. In total, there's about 3x that many total variations. Some minor, some major. What serial number is your gun (X out last 2 digits if you like), this will help narrow down what models it might be.

[@jasongannon7676]

@@savagelevers1094 562993 JA I'm not sure if the A is a A . The numbers are found on the receiver, but stock, and pad. but only the JA Is on the stock.

[@mikewood9374]

The 99M wasn't mentioned?

[@savagelevers1094]

Good question, and one that confuses a lot of people! No, the 99M isn't actually a model, it's believed the "M" stands for Monte carlo stock. Savage stamped 99M on several models: the unengraved 99DL and the engraved 99DE and 99PE. So if you have a rifle stamped 99M and it's not engraved, it should be the 99DL model.

[@mikewood9374]

Fair enough. This 99M was purchased by my father after his 99 in .300 was stolen. To the best of my knowledge, it didn't have a Monte Carlo stock when new. As you stated, it is stamped, not engraved.

[@savagelevers1094]

@@mikewood9374, the 99DL is shown with a scope at 4:20 in the video (it did not come with the scope). Take a look and see if it looks similar. The checkering pattern changed on later variations, but the stock shape stayed the same.

[@mikewood9374]

I'll have to take a closer look. I suppose if I gave you the serial number you could tell me exactly what it is.

[@savagelevers1094]

@@mikewood9374, there's a serial number/date lookup on my web site. Go to www.savagelevers.com and you can do that.

[@TheMark9013]

And why they no longer make these boggles my mind

[@savagelevers1094]

Demand waned, costs went up, profit margin didn't justify it. But the 1990's 99s had a poor stock fit and was only available in the 99C detachable magazine so less interest wasn't surprising.

[@Eggomania86]

It's a shame these rifles are no longer manufactured. Even in our modern world, of PRS style rifles and budget rifles, I still think the 99 has its place. I believe that with modern manufacturing technologies, these rifles have the potential to suit the modern hunter. I think with woodland hunters who wants something different, I believe the 99 will do rather well. If you live in a state where it's straight wall cartridges only, you don't have very many rifles to choose from. Let's face it, if you are like me and you are tired of cookie cutter rifles, that are pretty much the same, I think something like the 99 should be up your alley. Rifles like the Ruger American are boring, and so are rifles that share the Remington model 700 footprint. I'm not saying said rifles suck, I'm saying the market is saturated with plastic stock and plain Jane rifles. The actions are similar. There's no uniqueness regarding hunting rifles. I feel that back then, manufacturers took pride in their rifles. Nowadays, every manufacturer does the same thing. Cheap plastic stock, rough matte finish, and manufacturers sell said rifles for a premium. Even on higher end rifles, it's the same deal. They just slap a higher price tag on them. Again, I'm not saying anything bad about said rifles. It's just that I feel I'm buying the same thing. There's no originality. Actions are either Remington 700 based or Ruger American type. I feel rifles like the Savage 99 have soul and character.

[@roccoc.8425]

Have one In .22 hi power i shot a beaver with it and it swam away upset and making horrible noises…. Never used it again

[@savagelevers1094]

That can happen with any cartridge. Shot placement is everything.

[@Fireworxs2012]

*109 years?...The 99 was in production from 1899-1999...By the math I was taught in grade school, that's 100 years*

[@savagelevers1094]

Even under that math it would be 101 years rather than 100.. 😃 My reasoning is that the Savage 1895 was first made in 1895 (tho not publicly sold until Feb. 1896), and the last 99 to be built and assembled at the factory was in 2003. I've got the serial number for that, so I can confirm it. So while they hadn't been catalogued since 1997.. I count 2003 as being the last production 99 made.

[@user-vz4ym7ko2b]

So 243 savage 99 gold trigger detachable clip looking for info pep sites no much info ithinks was 1960 maybeideads on what I got here

[@savagelevers1094]

You have a Savage 99C made between 1965 and 1969, probably. Gold triggers stopped sometime in 1970. Any peep sight will have to fit into the scope base holes, so no vintage sights will work with the tang safeties. Williams made a receiver sight for post-1960 Savage 99's for a while, the Williams FP 99S - but they no longer make it. Can watch ebay for one, but prices seem kind of painful.

[@debi5292]

Wasn't there a later 99RS that had Redfield aperture sights that was also drilled and tapped? I have 250/3000 with these features and what appear to be quick detachable sling swivels.

[@savagelevers1094]

Congrats! 33,600 views and you are the first to notice there was one model that I (accidentally) left out of the video! 😁 🤷‍♂ Yes, there was a 99RS Version 2 made from 1950 to 1959 which was identical to the 99R Version 2 except that it had different sights. The rear sight was missing and it had a slot blank there, and it had a Redfield 70LH peep sight. It was factory drilled for scope bases. It came from the factory with sling eyes rather than studs. One does have to be careful though, it's very easy to convert a common 99R Version 2 into a "rare" 99RS Version 2 by putting a Redfield 70LH onto it. This is why the later 99RS usually doesn't bring much of a premium over the 99R, many of them are just 99R's that were upgraded.

[@debi5292]

@@savagelevers1094 That Redfield sight is not an easy or cheap one to find. the fact it is factory drilled and tapped makes it more valuable these days for me anyway. At least there is the option to scope it.. Mine will not be sold anyway. it is a 99% fine example.

[@savagelevers1094]

@@debi5292, the Redfield 70LH sights aren't common, but not too hard to find. I have several spares sitting around, and several others that are on various 99's. They were made from late 1930's to late 1950's and were popular. For anybody who finds a late 99RS that they think is correct, it's a great find. I've had two really nice ones, and was silly enough to sell the first one. If I had one in 250-3000, I definitely wouldn't let it go.

[@debi5292]

@@savagelevers1094 I am considering taking it on a Texas hog hunt from a blind. And of course, it will be babied. It would be nice to have a memory of hunting with it. As it sits the only story it can tell is sitting in a cabinet somewhere.

[@debi5292]

@@savagelevers1094 I have a boat load of old original Herter's 117 gr "banana peel" soft points that I think Norma loaded. In my rifle they are stable out to at least 200 yds. In the 2nd RS version what is the twist rate of the 250/3000 barrel? I have read later versions have a faster twist than earlier rifles.