presentation 99H ?

[HoustonRider]

Hi Guys,

I used the search function with no luck... I'm a newbie to this forum, but have a Savage that I cannot identify specifically (im not a gun newbie).

Its a 99H .243 with presentation engraving (gold accents). Serial is: 113xxxx Its not a 99CE, but really, really close to it.

I will post up a few pics, maybe someone can give me a better idea. The rifle is literally brand new, never fired. The story is that a Savage Rep/Employee/etc (at that time) had it but was never a production rifle/demo/award to dealers,etc.... IDK...lol (I take stories with a grain of salt).

sorry for the cell phone pics, they always look better on the phone!... Thanks for any input!

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/dgcoop996/photo5.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/dgcoop996/photo2-3.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/dgcoop996/photo4.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f324/dgcoop996/photo3-1.jpg

[Blue Avenger]

some of the presentation receivers were sent to Germany for engraving. It took 3 years for some which put them out of serial number sequence when they came back. I do not know which ones.

[Eric in NC]

You could get much more info on the gun over on 24 hour campfire's Savage Collector forum.

[stomp442]

Holy crap that's beautiful!

[Jeff518]

I think you'll find it says 99 "M" on the receiver (might look like an "H"). What you have is a model 99 "PE" Presentation grade, absolutely top of the heap when it was made in the late 60's. It went for the staggering sum of $350. Gorgeous engraving, we need to see the wood too!!

[Jeff518]

And Yes, the guys at 24hrcampfire Savage collectors will want to see this. They tend to scoff at post-mil models, but nobody will scoff at this beauty!

[Big Old Boy]

oh ya WOW!!