Picked up a savage model 99A today in a deal.has the following, no checkering on stock, rear stock is straight (not pistol grip like), markings on butt plate and butt stock are matching 7 B A P, can not find any marking on forearm. It has the shnabel (not sure of spelling) forearm, tang safety, small raised button in front of the tang safety. Serial number is on left side of receiver and is A681xxx.. on the barrel "underside" in front of receiver is stamped "B" on 1 side and almost seems like a horse shoe symbol on other side. Has savage 99 A stamped on the side just below where front scope mounts are, and the letter "Z" under that.sorry so long but wanted to make sure I got everything. . Any info greatly appreciated also the is my 2nd 300 savage sounds like the start of a "collection" ..lol