Hi, I just purchased my first 99 and I'm trying to identify it because it came with a terrible aftermarket butt plate that I want to replace. The problem is that the butt plate on this gun seems to be smaller than on other 99s. It measures approximately 3 3/4" x 1 1/4" and is straight, not curved. From my research I am thinking it is a model E from 1928 (maybe an H), but it doesn't quite fit the description in Mad Dog's post (in the FAQ) or savage99.com. It's a light 99 with serial number 310xxx, a brass round counter, 24" barrel, dovetailed front sight, and marble rear sight, in 303 savage.

Mad Dog's post seems to indicate that the E did not have dovetailed sights and that they didn't make a 24" in 303 savage. Savage99.com seems to indicate that the H was only a 20" carbine version. If it is an E, is there anything special about the butt plate other than the size? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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