View Full Version : Savage 99: Old Savage Safe to shoot??
I purchased a 1899 Savage that was manufactured in 1907 the Gun is in about 75 to 80%. Most of the bluing is gone on the reciever 90% of blueing is still on the barrel. The inside of the action is pristene the rifling is very good and sharp. Crown is in good shape. There is a slight crack about 2" long on one side & back of the tang. Action & wood is all very tight. The gun is chambered for 30-30. Is it safe to fire 30-30 leverevolution ammo in this old of a Savage. The barrel is marked SAVAGE HI-PRESSURE STEEL.
Thanks,
GMB
P.S. I am new here. First post.
dsculley
01-04-2011, 06:17 PM
The best advice I can give you is to take the rifle to a competent gunsmith and have them inspect it.
Mad Dog
01-05-2011, 08:59 AM
I'd go for it if the serial number is over 110,000, thats when they started heat treating the receivers. Under 110 and I'd worry about the leverevolutions a bit, they pack a few more ponies.
jonbearman
01-28-2011, 12:05 AM
Just shoot standard ammo through an antique like what you have.No sense in turning it into a parts gun for a selling gimmick for speed.The 30-30 is powerful enough to set a white tail on its hinny instantly with reasonable shot placement.Forget the speed as it doesnt even matter in that cartridge.You can get the stock fixed with out a doubt.
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