Savage year and model ID help.

[like2shoot]

 Any help in identifying todays gun show purchase will be appreciated. I think the rifle is a Savage 99 F . The SN Range is 778xxx , the calibre is 250-3000. The barrel length is 21". The stock has a pistol grip , with checkering on the grip and forearm and a steel grooved butt plate.  The rifle is drilled and tapped from the factory. Also if anyone gan determine the year of manufacture , that would help. Thanks for any and all help.

[Graybeard]

Check out this site for info. Haven't been there in a really long time but seems I recall they have the info you seek. Assuming it is even still there.

GB

http://www.savage99.com/index.htm

[like2shoot]

Thanks for the help, but their info almost exclusively 1950 and earlier rifles. The SNs on that site stop at 550xxx. Mine is 778xxx.

[savageT]

Thanks for the help, but their info almost exclusively 1950 and earlier rifles. The SNs on that site stop at 550xxx. Mine is 778xxx.

Is your M99 a clip model or internal magazine?  Generally, the break comes at the serial number 1,000,000 mark.  Look on the lever frame boss for a proof mark.  There are a series of letters with each indicating a year of mfg. If you PM me I can get you some info on how to read these, or a n address to send for historical data on your model F.
Jim

[like2shoot]

 savageT, you have a PM.

[tscott]

Fabulous rifle to carry and hunt with (sans scope)... I have a .300
#766xxx made in 1955.. The original MOUNTAIN rifle...

[savageT]

like2shoot,
I will post some further information if you want to ID your M99.  Sounds like you have a post 1955 model(S/N 755,000)-pre 1970. In 1963 Savage offered scopes & mounts with the 99-F.  However, if you cannot find Model 99-F stamped on barrel, (right hand side); IF the drilled and tapped holes for the scope mount are passing through the lettering on top of barrel/receiver then you do not have a factory D&T. Page 3-63.

This information comes from Douglas Murray's book "The Ninety-Nine revised third edition.  A History of the SAVAGE Model 99 Rifle.

c/o Douglas P. Murray
Author and Publisher
Westbury, Long Island, NY

[Ron T.]

Savage began stamping the tiny oval on the "lever boss" (the extension of the receiver into which the lever fits and rotates) starting in 1949 when Savage put the letter "A" inside the oval together with other figures.

On many Model 99 rifles, this “oval” is indistinct as are the letters and figures inside the circle. On my own late model “EG”, serial #709XXX, made in 1953, only the letter “E” and the rear half of the oval’s circumference barely show on the lever boss. The front half of the oval’s circumference and whatever is inside the oval in front of the letter “E” is indistinguishable.

The letter "A" inside the tiny oval on the lever boss indicates the rifle was made in 1949. Therefore, the letter:
B = 1950
C= 1951
D= 1952
E= 1953
F= 1954
G= 1955
H= 1956
I= 1957
J= 1958
K= 1959
L= 1960
M= 1961
N= 1962
O= SKIPPED
P=1963
Q= SKIPPED
R= 1964
S= 1965
T= 1966
U= 1967
V= 1968
W= 1969
X= 1970

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Here’s a clarifying point posted by Rick99 concerning the same matter:  (modified by me 1/23/04 to include the years 1969 &  1970 as requested by Rick99)

“The last year (sic… that Savage used the letters on the lever boss) was 1970.  No "O" or "Q" (sic… meaning Savage did not use the letters “O” and “Q” in their annual lettering sequence on the lever boss). But don't bet your poke on what you see stamped. A lot of the letters, when poorly stuck, look like another and a lot of them are poorly struck! When in question ask us for a serial date. I can get you pretty close. My data is not real good on the 60's. I'm still working that area.”

Rick....
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And here’s another comment from Jed1899:

“ok heres the scoop...O and Q were not used because of their look alike similarities....This info should be included...”
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I hope this helps you and others to determine the year your Model 99 was manufactured.


Strength & Honor,

Ron T.

[like2shoot]

 Thanks for all the help. It appears that I have a 1965 Feather weight. I'm looking forward to shooting this rifle. Anyone have any favorite loads for the 250?