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Offline Country Boy

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Educate me on 99 Savageletter designations
« on: March 17, 2009, 09:19:11 AM »
Ok I have a bid on one But as I prused through the offerings many came up with different letter designations. What do they mean ? Which rifle would be the lightest to carry besides the feather weight ?
   H
   G
   cdl
   F
   eg
   R
   A
   E
  RS
        I'm sure there are many I missed. I want one with a detchable clip, tang safety and if possible schnabble foreend.     


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Re: Educate me on 99 Savageletter designations
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2009, 10:09:41 PM »
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Re: Educate me on 99 Savageletter designations
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 02:02:18 PM »
[I want one with a detchable clip, tang safety and if possible schnabble foreend.]

IIRC, All detachable magazine models are a C-DL deluxe - and will all have a tang safety and none a schnobble tip.

There are entire books/chapters devoted soley to Savage 99 model differences & variations - too much to cover here.

But, briefly:

[A] - Solid frame, 26"& 24" tapered bbls, rifle BP
("B" is takedown version, "C" is " same but solid frame 22" bbl/shotgun butt, "D"  short bbl  takedown)

[eg] - Solid frame, 22" or 24" bbl, uncheckered PG stock, schnobble

[E] - Lightweight solid frame version of takedown "F", w/tapered bbl/shotgun butt
[F] - Takedown "E"

[H] - Solid frame carbine, 20" bbl, barrel band stock, aka the M99-8

[G] - Takedown lightweight PG rifle ("K" is deluxe "G"), 24"bbl (usually), schnobble

[R] - Solid frame, large forend & grip, 22" & 24" bbls & refined sights
[RS] - Upgraded "R"

There were early and later versions with the same model letters, of some of the above models - which can add to the confusion.

Failing getting one of the definitive books, like SAVAGE & STEVENS ARMS by Jay Kimmel, a prospective purchaser would be well advised to buy any style/chambering that appeals to them - as long as it's not a "gray rat".

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