Savage 99 F serial number 1085454

[Lost Canyon]

I'm brand new to this forum but I have owned several hundred 99's since the mid 80's. I recently picked up a 99F in 284 caliber that is quite a bit different than most of my F's. To start with it shows no indication of ever having a front site. The rear dove tail looks like it was filled in at the factory and can barely be seen. Does not have the boss barrel. The receiver is stamped "99F" on the left side instead of the barrel carrying the "99F" designation. It does have the Damascus breach. The wood is non-checkered. The forearm is carrying the last 4 digits of the serial number. It has a Monte Carlos stock with white line pad. Everything looks to be factory. The barrel is stamped, "Westfield, Massachusetts, USA".
Does anyone have any ideas? Could this have been a special order?

[Dave Hoback]

Welcome. Guess you like those 99F’s, eh?

[Robinhood]

Does your rifle receiver look like this Winchester 1873?


Or this?

[Lost Canyon]

No, it doesn't have the Damascus or case hardened.

[Dave Hoback]

Careful confusing people Rob… LOL! The first picture of the Rifle, is an example of Color Case Hardening. A method of Heat Treatment. The 2nd picture of the hatchet, is Pattern Welded steel. A forging technique of different metals. Typically one being high Nickel content like 15N20. Although commonly called “Damascus”, it absolutely is NOT true Damascus in any way, shape or form. People love it for the look & sake of ignorance, but in the world of cutlery, it’s JUNK! Many blade “smiffs” have been peddling the crap at premium prices for many, many decades!

[Robinhood]

Rob, You mentioned this in the orginal post. " It does have the Damascus breach. " What was the inteneded meaning?

Dave, I have seen some very good "Fake Demascus"

[GaCop]

Welcome to the forums.

[Lost Canyon]

Welcome. Guess you like those 99F’s, eh?

Yes, I do!