Lee, there were quite a few models that were chambered in .300 Savage. 99s that are factory drilled and tapped have the Savage 99 Stamp offset on the keft front receiver ring; if you see one drilled and tapped with the Savage 99 stamp on top center of the receiver ring, it's not factory. The models you are most likely to find that fit your criteria are 99F, 99R and 99EG, but you'll come across them in the 99DL, 99E, 99A.
I'll only provide details on the R, F and EG.
The 99R was made from 1932 to 1960, but did not come with factory drill/tap until 1950; it has a pistol-grip stock, is the heaviest of the 3, with a beavertail forearm and 24" barrel.
The 99F is a featherweight, 22" barrel made from 1955-1973. The pistol-grip stock is hollowed out to reduce weight; slim/straight forearm with rounded tip. The nicer ones are pre-60 and have the safety by the lever. In 1960 the lever/trigger lock safety moved from to the top of the tang.
The 99EG was made from 1935 to 1960, but was not drilled/tapped until about 1957. 24" barrel, pistol-grip stock, forearm is schnabel-tipped.
There is an option for mounting a modern scope on non-drilled/tapped Savage 99s. It is called the "Lightfoot" mount. It uses the rear-sight dovetail and the tang screw holes that were used for mounting tang peep sights.
Here are two photos of a couple I have, the first is a 99EG with the Lightfoot mount, the second is a 99F. The recoil pad and sling studs are not factory. I don't have a 99R, but here's a link to one on gunbroker so you can look at one: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/575809334
Hope this helps.
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