My son-in-law sent me a message that has an "old beat-up Savage '99" that has been it his family for ages. He was always told it was made (or perhaps purchased) in 1909. At any rate, he doesn't shoot & doesn't want it, so he is giving it to me. I hope to have it this weekend, but as of yet have not seen it. I do know that the fore stock is split.

Does anyone know, or have clue, as what I should expect? I imagine it is chambered in .303 Savage as I'm unaware of any other chamberings during that time. What bore was used then, .308 or .311? Assuming that the bore is in usable shape, I'll also need a source of parts. Finally, should the barrel be beyond repair, is it feasible to re-barrel the old rifle to something like the .250 Savage or maybe .30-30?

Yeah, it is all conjecture at the moment, but as one who still shoots his Dad's old .300 Savage from 1952, I get excited when i even hear Savage '99!