I picked up my first Savage. I’m a sucker for old stuff and I’m just starting to acquire some leaver guns. I guess like all noobs, I was only focusing on Winchester, but someone put this 99 in front of me and I fell in love (even though it has no magazine…).
I took it apart today and gave it a good cleaning (and inventoried my missing pieces…). It runs beautifully. I’ll try to figure out how to get some pictures added…
Model 1899B 303 c. 1900
What model is it?
1899 octagon barrel in 303
Model 1899B 303 c. 1900
That'd be what we call an 1899B (1899A had round barrel, 1899C had half-octagon). Came standard with 26" barrel and crescent buttplate, and a mirror blue finish on the receiver. I love those early 1899's!
They're like potato chips, can't stop at just one!! The secrets out!! That's why I have only six!! Posting pictures on this site is a pain!!
Sounds like a nice rifle and a great find!!
Only problem is no magazine…
Wondering if the sight is original…
Model 1899B 303 c. 1900
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