help with model 99 SN

[a.rib]

I was at the gun store, picking up another gun, and saw a Model 99. SN#10005XX. Rear tang safety, buckhorn rar sight. Very light gun, in .243 WIN. When was it made? It had a rubber pad. The pad has been relaced, right?

[Eric in NC]

Probably late 50's-early 60's (someone else will know for sure). Early "post mil" gun and yes the pad is an add on. If the barrel had a raised "boss" for mounting the rear sight it is an "F" lightweight gun.

[a.rib]

Thank you Eric. It did have a milled riser for the rear sight. When did Savage move the safe to the top ofthe receiver? Does the safe on the top indicate a late "late" model? The shop is asking $440.00 for a 75% gun. But, not abused. No scope ever mounted. No scrathes, only wear. Definetely a deer slayer. I love the light weight... and got the fever. The only Savage on my stable is an Anschutz-Savage 22LR.

[bill2260]

Good price. Buy it, you won't be dissapointed. Bill

[Eric in NC]

The moved that (and made other changes) right at the 1,000,000 SN mark (1957 or 58? someone will correct me). The pre-million (pre-mil) rifles are more collectable, but the early post mil rifles are certainly fine guns and $440 is a bargain for a lightweigth 243 if the only thing bubba did to it was put a pad on it (bore is good?).

The pencil thin lightweight barrel will make groups move when it gets hot, but that is no problem at all for a hunting gun where you will never shoot a 5 shot group!

Here is a late pre-mil 243 "F" that I have. Great shooting gun.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/erbeckerdite/99-2.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/erbeckerdite/99.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd314/erbeckerdite/99-3.jpg

[a.rib]

Thanks guys!!! Going to the shop after 3 Pm to pick it up. I'll post pictures. As a hunter, I never use semi autos, but I walk a lot. So the light weight, set my heart on fire.

Cheers!!!

[1899Sav]

According to the Data I Have mid 1961 early 62
There is an Oval Stamped with a Number And Letter by the lever
If You Have that You can determined the Exact Year.