Savage Model 99 with no Serial Number or Date Code
I have a Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage (probably an EG circa 1956). It has no serial number anywhere on it and no date code. The lever boss has an eight-point asterix where the date code should be. The area where the serial number should be is absolutely smooth. Also, the hidden end of the forearm piece has a marking (3 over the letters BR) in the wood. The butt stock under the butt plate is also marked the same. It was manufactured at the Chicopee Falls factory.
Does anybody have an idea of what this was intended to be. It almost makes me think it was not intended for resale? It definitely has some wear and been fired but is in very good condition.
Pictures of the Savage 99 EG
Looking at Reciever/Furniture Fit Problem
I was looking at a fit problem between the receiver and the butt-stock that may explain some things. I think the butt-stock was binding where the right side meets the edge of the receiver. Notice that it looks like the end of the stock is pushed upward with respect to the receiver. I also think that the bottom edge of the receiver where the trigger guard boss swoops into the receiver is not finished properly. The combination of issues may have caused this rifle to be set aside. I have also notice a crack in the butt-stock on the right side of the receiver tang that is almost invisible but can be felt with my fingers. It was a fixable problem but not a priority and so the gun was never finished for resale. Maybe someone liberated it at the factory not thinking it would be missed.
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