Model 99 Savage Takedown/compact

[@FrankPfeifer-w6j]

Knowledge is power! As with anything unknown it seems a mystery until someone comes along and explains the simplicity. Thanks! Now I can take down my 99.

[@jmcd3970]

Thank you very much it’s taking me six days to find out how that is properly done and you were the only one that shows that GJM

[@BigFiveJack]

Thank you very much for exhibiting this rifle and demonstrating the take-down procedure.

[@CJs_DIY]

No problem

[@tomw5vlt119]

Awesome, been looking at father-in-law's collection to clean, and couldn't figure out why this takedown model looked different than everything else I was finding online. Didn't want to unscrew the unique piece on the forend without knowing what it was or if it was necessary to clean the rifle, and now I know what it is and how it functions. Many thanks.

[@setzkem]

Thank You for making this. I just inherited a model 99 take down and your video helps a lot.

[@CJs_DIY]

Cool what is yours chambered in?

[@setzkem]

@@CJs_DIY .303 Savage

[@j.dalemorgan2975]

Awesome video. Thanks so much for going through the takedown procedure. Didn’t know about the square hole to help

[@CJs_DIY]

Little bit of cleaning and a bit of oil helps to...

[@ej2659]

I used to have one of these in 303 savage. I also had the .410 barrel as well. The barrells change out rather quickly. That is reasoning behind the barrel coming out that easily. Most never bought or have long lost the 410 shotgun barrel.

[@CJs_DIY]

I wonder if you could get a 410 barrel made for one of these rifles

[@joes.4560]

I just purchased a 99 Take down like those you have. Manufacture date is 1911, based on the serial number. I found that it only takes a quarter turn and the threads line up with gap-groves to lift the barrel out easily. A pin in the fore stock locks the barrel when reinstalled. What a neat rifle! Engineering is just right.

[@chrisblake1918]

Mine corresponds to 1918/19. I wish it had that quarter turn!

[@jesusisalive3227]

@@chrisblake1918 My receiver is a quarter turn receiver but my barrel is fully threaded.

[@Abottino24]

mine was hard to disassemble too. I put some gun cleaning/lubricating paste on the threads and now it comes off fine

[@christian30061]

my father loved the 99 and before he died; I gave him the original 1899 made for this cartridge. Checkered trigger, perch belly stock, tang sight and takedown.

[@CJs_DIY]

Sweet

[@Mike1941-r8y]

I’ve got one of those that came to me from my mother’s uncle when he passed in 1950. It came chambered in 250-3000 and has the quarter twist take down which is a little sloppy, I’ve never sighted it to see how this affects accuracy.

[@fredlosey4707]

I have a model 99 savage 250/3000 my Dad had it Love the gun.

[@jaydee1532]

Back then in Quebec they were popular for Moose in 300and for deer in 22hp because it was easy to carry in the woods and the rifle is easy to protect against snow with one hand

[@CJs_DIY]

The 250 savage seems to be a popular round on Vancouver island quite a few of them around. Mostly used for blacktail deer

[@CJs_DIY]

@ Gordan Grimes thx for the info... as you can see the rifle is in need of repair... its actually not mine its my cousins he just left it at my house for awhile. I would love to have a takedown model 99 it would be even cooler to have the 410 barrel with it.

[@robw7205]

Still looking for one?

[@clarkblodgett4332]

Mine, mfg 1914, only requires 1/4 turn and I think the action has to be open.

[@anobody1955]

thanks i have been wondering how to dissamble mine without damage

[@frankwenos6415]

Thank you

[@CJs_DIY]

No problem

[@gordongrimes6773]

These things should be easy to take apart. The main reason they get difficult (the for-end included) is rust or old age. People do not take these apart or don't know so they let them sit and corrosion sets in. I have one in great condition which is carefully maintained and I can take it apart with minimal effort. I use a very small amount of Remoil on the release and a bit of high tech teflon grease on the barrel threads the key is to prevent corrosion/rust and minimal oil so you don't damage the fore-end. The take down was a give from my step dad well cared for but I don't think he was aware of that feature. I was able to remove and had to have a friend with a plastic jawed vice remove the barrel. It took me several days of brushing with a tooth brush and cleaning oil to get the corrosion out of the receiver threads without messing up the bluing or marking up the receiver. I'd need a couple pages too detail all the work. Once it's correct snug tension is all you should need. Thanks for the video (mine is .300 savage by the way.)

[@danielravenstar4442]

Excellent video sir Got a 1927 one piece model Serial 300147 Thinking bout having a custom gun Smith type person make a take down version outa stainless steel,, Thanx for the video .

[@kristinaouverson368]

yes the take down version of the model 99 is far more rare than other like models. The non take down models were widely used in prison guard towers until sportsmen realized its potential as a light weight yet dependable rifle. Just slightly smaller than a 30-30 the 250-3000 packs just as much punch. The take down should not require any tools other then your hands. savage arms built this product to operate smoothly Do not use parts of the gun itself to remove other parts

[@jaydee1532]

Thanks for all the infos

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Great video!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@CJs_DIY]

@Roachmanster I wouldn't sell that rifle but if you are selling it let me know how much. Is it a model 99? It will definitely be worth more if its the takedown. They produced those rifles for 99 years so it depends on when yours was originally made the 250 3000 came out in 1915 (I think) so It could be pretty old. That being said there are a lot of those rifles around making them pretty common. What type of metal is your rotary magazine made out of?

[@detroitpyro2859]

good video but yu should buy a camera stand would have been more enjoyable for both of us. thx great rifles.

[@CJs_DIY]

Yes Camera stand would work better for sure 👍

[@pamworley3315]

Where can I find schematic of asavage1899 takedown my is k thank you

[@timmytimay602]

Awesome thanks!

[@roachmanster]

I just recently inherited a Savage 250. rifle. Could you please tell me what they are worth and if they are good rifles. Cartridges are hard to get but I found a place online that sells them

[@chrisblake1918]

Everything I have heard about the 250 Savage is that it is a superb round. What I personally know about the Savage 99 is that it is a top shelf rifle.

[@williamwood6795]

250-3000? Can you still buy that ammo? Also, is the Savage 303 basically a 30-30? Is that ammo available?

[@gatorade21000]

William Wood yes you can but it is scarce/may need to be ordered it is expensive

[@CJs_DIY]

We reload our own ammo

[@jaydee1532]

Very hard to twist the barrel any tricks ?

[@CJs_DIY]

A good cleaning possibly a trip to a good gunsmith might help

[@jaydee1532]

Colin John full of release all loose nut and patience did the job I am so happy

[@CJs_DIY]

Cool what is your rifle chambered in?

[@jaydee1532]

Colin John 1915 22 high power

[@CJs_DIY]

@@jaydee1532 neat man that’s cool

[@jaydee1532]

This rifle is a marvel of engineering

[@CJs_DIY]

When you consider the original design was 1899 yes it was...

[@tynado1173]

Your nomenclature is a little rough. Good video though. Thanks

[@CJs_DIY]

Ha ha yah my wife says this about my video as well... I am going to try writing down the info before I make any more videos

[@nathanduckeorth806]

I inherited a model 99 takedown when I was 16 still have it 300 svg! I'm 55 now! Always woderd how it worked thanks serial#341603 can you tell me when it was made??

[@nathanduckeorth806]

Think I found it 1933?

[@CJs_DIY]

I’m not to sure. I was told the newer ones have aluminum instead of bronze in the internal magazine

[@nathanduckeorth806]

@@CJs_DIY I think it's brass

[@CJs_DIY]

Yah then it would be an older one according to my dad

[@nathanduckeorth806]

@@CJs_DIY 1933

[@scotttracy2110]

You need a tripod

[@CJs_DIY]

This was actually one of my first try’s on KZbin. It got quite a few views and inspired me to make more videos. I now have several tripods