Savage 1899 First Shots

[@jacobcelo7040]

Savage 99 is the most beautiful rifle ever made in my eyes. My great grandfather owned and hunted with one his whole life. I ended up buying one for myself, a pretty worn 99EG in .300 Savage someone had drilled on the side for a scope. I ended up selling it in hopes of someday finding a cleaner example but really regret it. A 30-30 would be an excellent chambering as most of the other chamberings are hard to find ammo for anymore. .308 would be the perfect choice to me.

[@Cal9753]

Very nice video! You have a Savage Model 1899C, the “C” indicating a half octagon barrel. The 1899A had a round barrel, the 1899B an octagon. The 1899C was only made from 1899 to 1917, and the pin cocking indicator on yours places it between 1908 and 1917. You covered the features very well.

[@ForestFirearms]

Thank you for the info!

[@deadordreadfist343]

This is very interesting. I have a Model 1899 that my great grandfather purchased new and has been handed down through the generations. I was told that the serial number dates to 1922, but it has the pin cocking indicator on it. It sounds like it might be even older than I thought it was.

[@Cal9753]

@@deadordreadfist343, the pin cocking indicator started in 1908 but continued until the 99 was discontinued. His rifle date is limited to 1917 or earlier because that’s when the half octagon 1899 stopped being made. I didn’t phrase it very well, but yours could very well be from 1922.

[@deadordreadfist343]

@@Cal9753 I see. Thank you for the explanation!

[@usnchief1339]

She doesn't appeal to you right away. However, you quickly learn to appreciate it and eventually love it. Love mine and it's great rifle!

[@gregrehmer9069]

I have one in 38-55 built in 1910. I would like to start loading it with black powder! This gun is why I started reloading because it was difficult and expensive to buy factory ammo and I heard factory stuff was on the high pressure side for the old things! Great old gun and it was my grandfather’s gun!

[@theguyinmaine]

beautiful rifle. I've been a fan of 99's for 50 years. owned several and have a decent collection now. That is one I would jump on. A 30-30 with the curved butt plate but full octagon. That's a beauty.

[@steelcider-9508]

My fav rifle, if I had to sell off my collection, thats the only one that wouldnt go

[@steelcider-9508]

Should also be said, thats a pretty desirable 99. The straight wrist, half octagonal barrel, schnabel forend, brass counter and the fact its in .30-30 make it an early Savage. Im no expert, but the Savage collectors book by David Royal could tell you how early it is. Its pretty cheap, got my copy for about $45.

[@ForestFirearms]

Thanks for the info man! I will absolutely have to pick up that book

[@johnnyquest3707]

Love that half octagon barrel. The 1948 Model EG .300 my dad gave me 25 years ago had 16 notches in the for end exactly like on your rifle.

[@professorpewpuew]

Been looking at vintage hunting rifles for a little bit. The Model 99 is definitely on the short list.

[@guaporeturns9472]

My 1955 99f in .308 is the ultimate North American big game rifle. Also a controlled feed.. something pretty rare in lever guns.

[@williamstuart9812]

Had a 1912 99 in .303 which I reloaded for. Had cleaning rod damage so I shortened and recrowned it. It was a wonderful carrying rifle - like a wand. I did not pay much for it. The .303 is essentially.30-30 power (different case but Data is interchangeable). Cases were available from Graffs. Traditional bullet weight was 190 and I was able to use that weight from Hawk Bullets, something you can do with your.30-30. Hawks do well in older tired bores. The 99 Savages are fine old rifles.

[@edtriana6250]

Nice gun. I like the historic information and photos you included. I own a model 1899 lightweight (or featherweight?) takedown in 250 Savage, made in 1920. There are websites out there that will tell you the year your rifle was made in based on the serial number. Maybe with a good cleaning and oiling the action on your gun will get smoother.

[@Viper2132]

Rotary magazine is best magazine!

[@finallyfriday.]

"Weird"??? Wtf? It's probably the most beautiful rifle ever. More videos made about the 99 than any other rifle. Beeee-loved by millions.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Love 95s and 99s .

[@mason7079]

My dad has a 1899 take down modle in 22 savage hi power with the fold down pep sight, pretty sweet gun

[@notjason9234]

never knew I needed something so bad

[@guaporeturns9472]

Take a .410 bore brush on a rod chucked up in a cordless(or corded) drill and wrap it in 800/1000 grit sandpaper and polish that chamber. Works wonders.

[@garycuster5031]

Take it apart and give it a good cleaning. Lube some of the moving parts and she'll treat you right for years. You will also see how it really works internally. I have that model and it's a tack driver.

[@АндрейЦиников]

Nice video. If you only could find vintage ammo that will be super.

[@muddog2159]

Looks like you did your home work you already know all about the gun

[@patriks_surplus_kitchen5251]

What a Cool Rifle... AND even Gun Jesus doesn't has a Video on them :-D

[@gregrehmer9069]

Not weird

[@blackeyedkids7047]

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