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Offline dstrickl

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Savage enthusiast
« on: November 06, 2009, 08:22:40 PM »
I'm 56 yrs of age and inherited a model 99 Savage 30-30 (sp) of my grandfathers. Beautiful lever action with an absolute georgeous walnut for and aft stock.  The butt plate is very similar to the old black powder rifles cut in deep.  Not like most of the 99's you see.  Can anybody help me.  S/N is in the 350XXX category.

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Re: Savage enthusiast
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 05:26:24 PM »
Can someone help you do what?  Sell it?  Clean it?  Load for it?  Find its age?  Find its value?  What do you want?   ???



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Re: Savage enthusiast
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2009, 05:16:17 AM »
Sorry about the lack of intent.  New to message boards.
Not interested in selling, just curious about it's age and value. 

After researching the web site in the other post I can give a better description of my 99.

1. Barrel - 22" round tapered.
2. Butt stock - steele classic rifle (graceful crescent)
3. Forearm stock - delicate schnoble
4. Front sight - Raised ramp, metal bead, Marble #5
5. Rear sight - Marble sight
6. Savage Arms Corporation Utica, NY
7. Caliber - .30 .30
8. Serial # - 350046

The only other information I could come up with is that it looks very similar to the ones shown in the 1909 posters on that sight.  Can't find any identification markings/stamps on the lever boss.  I entered the serial number and it stated 1918 or later.  The gun is still in great condition, would like to close in on a more precise date. 

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Re: Savage enthusiast
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2009, 07:39:54 PM »
My records indicate your rifle was manufactured in 1935.

Hard to say what model it is... could be any one of a couple of different models.  The sights may not be original factory sights which would detract from its value as a "collector's" item.

Your rifle's barrel and chamber are made of modern quality steel and you need not have any concerns about it's ability to contain the relatively low chamber pressures of the .30/30 cartridge.

Value depends on condition & model... take-down models have a somewhat higher value.  In general, a 1935 Model 99 in "very good" (90% or better) condition with a barrel in excellent condition would be worth $700 ± $100.  But be aware we're in an economic depression which has taken away some of your rifle's value.

If the forearm and rear stock are of truly "exceptional" quality walnut and well-marked, then add $100-$200 additional dollars to its value due to the premium wood.

Generally, your rifle's value will slowly continue to rise since they aren't makin' 'em anymore.  The Savage Model 99, with it's rotary magazine, was undoubtedly the finest quality, most accurate lever action rifle ever made.

However, actual value is what someone is willing to pay for it.  Check on line at sites that sell firearms and compare what you have to the selling prices the various owners have put on their Model 99s.

I hope this helps you out...   :)


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Re: Savage enthusiast
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2009, 03:23:29 PM »
I have a similar Savage 99 that was manufactured in 1931. I worked up a load based on my 30-30 load for my model 99. I found that the powder charge needed to be less than what I use on the model 94 (vintage 1935) and the throat is shorter and I needed to seat the bullets deeper for the 99.
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