I just acquired a 99e in .308 and could use some insight as this is my first one of thee models.
1) It has a set trigger, I pull it once to set it and then a 2nd time to fire. Is this a standard feature or something somebody had done to it?
2) I read the "Savage 99 dates of manufacture" sticky, but it didn't help me ID when it was made, so I'm hoping some of you can. It's a 99e in .308, has a B789xxx serial number located on left side of frame on lower edge, 20" barrel that says "Savage, Model 99E Series A, Westfield, Mass. USA, Cal .308 WIN" on it, has a rotary magazine, lever safety, and the markings on the lever boss read "YH19" but there's no circle. There is an "S" on the bottom of the barrel next to the receiver, an "L9" or "67" (depending on how you're holding it) on the right side of the barrel by the receiver and a "SP2" at the top of the barrel next to the receiver. It says "Savage Model 99E" on the left side of the frame ring. It has a pistol grip stock with checkering and a forearm that is straight tapered with checkering. I also asked another question in the gunsmithing forum if you're interested (link below).
Any help is greatly appreciated, Brett
