I have several friends up home in Maine that hunt with nothing but the Savage 99 in .300 Savage,a few have the 99s that go back generations,to their grandfathers & even great grandfathers.Great video,keep up the good work!
Thank you for a great video on the Savage model 99. I have a take down model in .303 Savage manufactured in 1922. I wasn't sure how to remove the barrel. But now after watching your video I was able to remove the barrel and clean the threads. You are correct they are very well made accurate rifles. Thanks again.
Great video as always! I hunted sika deer on the lower eastern shore of Maryland for twenty years and there were two guys in our club from Pennsylvania who carried Savage Model 99s in .308 Winchester. I found them unique as compared to Winchesters or Marlins. About five years ago I decided to add one to my collection so I started looking at them at the annual Maryland Antique Arms show. Most of the offerings there were high priced and in rough condition so I decided check my local pawn shop. I wanted one in .300 Savage but he didn’t have one available. He had one in good condition in .303 Savage but I passed because of ammo availability. He finally brought out a 99F Model in .308 Winchester with a tang mounted Redfield peep sight which I purchased. The gun was in great condition with some minor wear on the bluing. I mounted a 4-12 Scope on it with tall quick detachable rings so I can still use the peep sight if need be. Harvested a nice whitetail doe at 80 yards.with it this hunting season. The gun was produced in 1957. I am old school as you are and appreciate blued steel and walnut.
My early 1899A is one of my favourite rifles. It just feels good and is well balanced, even with the very long 26" barrel. I'm a fan of the earlier straight stock models, they have such sleek lines.
I truly enjoy your videos. You are informed and informal all at the same time. I have been a "gun enthusiast" since I was a young man, now at 66 I still enjoy working with them, shooting them, reloading for them and reading or watching informative videos such as yours. Again thank you so much. I would like someday to just visit with you and discuss all the guns we have owned and admired.
Hi Randall! Good words nourish me. So many fine gun people the world over. Guns seem to be of endless interest to so many; I've taken people to ranges who say they "hate" guns and by the time we leave they want to buy more than one. Funny life.
I have a transitional Model 1899 Takedown in .250-3000, made in 1920. The barrel wobbled slightly at first, I took it to a Gunsmith and he lightly tapped the threads. They were square top threads requiring 7 turns of the barrel to lock in. The gun shoots and handles amazingly now. Thank you for all of your wonderful content. You're recording this knowledge for posterity.
Thank you Matthew - and well done on your takedown - a lot of owners just put them away when they shake a bit - yet it takes only a little time for a proper gunsmith to fix that - and the rifle works for decades again. Your Savage in that cal. is one of my favorites.
Your videos and gun collection are outstanding. Really enjoy them all. I am a Savage 99 nut and obsessed with using them to hunt big bucks from the ground. This year I got a nice 8 pointer in NY on state land with a 110 yard offhand neck shot with a 1950s 99F in .300 Savage using a Hornady 150 gr BT and a Simmons 3 to 9 power scope. The buck dropped where it stood and expired without suffering in about two minutes. After a lifetime of collecting and hunting I have settled on the Savage 99 as the finest deer hunting rifle available to man. It is light, fast handling and cycling, points best and accurate beyond 300 yards. It does everything well and better than any other rifle. I favor the 1920s through 1950s rifles and own or have owned model Fs, EGs and Gs in calibers . 300 Sav, 250 Sav, 303 Sav, 22 HP, 308 Win, 358 Win & 243 Win. The Savage calibers are my favs and the . 300 Savage drops big bucks like a death ray. The . 300 Savage is the most under rated cartridge and better for hunting than the . 308 in my opinion because the cartridge is shorter and therefore 99s chambered in 300 Sav have shorter actions and weigh a bit less than 99s chambered in .308 Keep up the great work. I love your videos and have bought many of the rifles you feature and added them to my own collection including Heym SR10, + BRNO VZ24.
Lovely, under valued rifles. There was a time in my neck of the woods, when someone would mention that they hunted with a “300”, you automatically knew it was a Model 99 300 Savage. Now when a “300” is mentioned, it’s usually referring to any number of shoulder smacking, fire breathing dragons with barrels as long as phone poles. If you bring up the 300 Savage nowadays, most look at you like you’re from outer space! One more tidbit. In the late 30’s or early 40’s, Bill Ruger actually converted a model 99 250-3000 into a gas operated semi automatic. Thanks for another great review.
Hi Jeff - one could hunt for a lifetime with the 300 Savage and want for nothing : as you know. The magnums are okay and I guess hitting something at 400 or 900 yards is an interesting scientific accomplishment. I still think the best hunt is one where the game is not too far, and one can sense the life in the quarry and there is calculation and some science as well, but not too much; and at the shot the gravity of what, with some luck, just happened, is apparent. I remember something about that Ruger converted Savage - I should read more. Thanks for the reminder. Bill Ruger : a great man.
I call hunting past 300 yards to be target practice because wise person once said just because you can do it why do it hunting is stalking and calling an so much more then use a spotter scope see a animal at 1000 yards and you take it down from another town over lol not hunting that's ego target shooting
I've heard horseman hunters in the west like the 99 because of the sleek design is excellent in a scabbard and the lever safety also a benefit for horseman. Thanks again Mike
Great piece; I enjoy your no- nonsense gun reviews. I bought a 99/300Sav in my 20s from a well known gun shop in western MD. They had 20-30 used 99s on the rack! I took it home and in part due to dubious advice received, decided to return it for a somewhat newer but used 99C in 308. They happily made the exchange and my reasoning was "future availability of ammo". Now, 2 months away from 60, I'm loading 300 Savage for THREE rifles I have in that caliber, a Savage 20, Savage 99 and Rem 81. The 99C turned out to be the most inaccurate rifle I ever owned and I sold it inside of 5 years. I hunted with 270, 308, 35Rem, 243, 7x57, 30-40 Krag, 45-70 in the interim but have gravitated back to my first attraction for these very interesting Savage rifles and chamberings. What I wouldn't give to go back 30 years and walk into that gun shop again with all those 99s on the rack and my checkbook.
Great reviews and info on the Savage 99. As the proud owner of a ‘47 in .300 Sav and a newer Model 99 in .308 it’s interesting to learn details of the superior strength built into it’s design. ThankYou for sharing your expertise Sir.
Mike the savagerifles from the early 1900s were amazing,you always due a great job on these videos. With all your fantastic knowledge .I really wish you would write a book.the only serious mistake savage made with the 250/3000 rifles both the 99 and the 1920 boltgun was the twistrate 1/14 they don't stabilize bullets over 100 grains .that is why the 243win took over..both those designs were decades ahead of their time.even today the only leveraction that rivals the 99 for strength is the blr and its not as elegant. Great job
Thanks for this video- I learned a great deal and wish I'd watched it sooner. My father in law has a model 99f with the brass counter and loaded chamber indicator in .358 win and he got me hooked on that grossly under appreciated caliber. Despite owning a new xbolt in .308 and stainless model 700cdl in .270 WSM, I still prefer to deer hunt with his 99. I special ordered a BLR lightweight stainless in .358 but 10 months later it still has not yet arrived. I also give a nod to the Winchester model 88 but to find one in .358 is a once every two year sight nation wide and they go for 3-6 thousand depending on condition. Winchester is selling it again but unfortunately it's only made in .405 win; not for me. Thanks!
My friend you have hit on one of my loves. Many years ago I was bitten by the Martini bug. The Savage 99 is also a tilting block as I'm sure you know. Mine is a C model but from a last run in the 70"s. Yes I could see the counter move on the rotery magazine. My C is a box magazine not rotery unfortunately. But a beautiful rifle none the less, and runs flawlessly. Savage rifles are unknown gems because Winchester and Remington, and others were much better at P.R. Great short presentation on the 99. You could burn an hour if you wanted. Thanks for the great video.
I have E model from the 70's. It was a very plain version, no counter, no checkering on the stock. But it's a shooter. Even teh stock wasn't much to look at it, just hardwood, no Walnut or anything. A few years ago, I bought an aftermarket Walnut stock and put a nice finish on it. Made a rally nice rifle. Always one of my favorite's to hunt with. Here in south Alabama, you rarely get a shot over 100-150 yds. You cant beat .300 savage in those ranges.
Big fan of the model 99.GREAT VIDEO.You should do a review of Steven's high power model 425 only 1000 made very interesting lever action with some amazing internal working,s.
The 250-3000 is a "barrel burner" in my opinion. I have a 30-30 Win & 300 Savage. Both are great deer rifles. I would not hesitate harvesting a big bull Caribou with the 300 Savage.
Brother in law had a nice mod 99 in 300 savage he hunted with for many years. I always fancied it and was sad to learn that he sold it a couple of years ago. Wish I’d known!
I've seen this video before. This rifle has grown on me over time. They lack the "cowboy" look, but Thai what I've grown to like about it, along with quality, and feel.
I have Model 99 303 that belonged toArther Savage. My wife’s Ann worked for Savage in Utica NY. When the .300 was developed Arther removed edthe stock from the .303 which he liked and used it on the new .300
I have a Model 1899 30-30 Win. Take Down. Great deer rifle. Mine was split. I repaired both splits with dowels and some relief behind the tang. Mine was purchased in the 1960's at am estate auction. It was practically new unfired when I bought it. The stock split while I was shooting it. It is still in practically new condition.
I recently acquired the same rifle 30/30 Winchester manufactured date 1911. I have the same wood stock splits your referring to but the bore looks flawless and action is smooth. Great shooting rifle
i came across one of these chambered in 300 savage. I looked up serial # and it was made in 1933 as i recall . Ive never owned a deer rifle as ive hunted with bows and shotguns to kill deer. It has a Williams scope mount and id say era correct bushnell scope4x . Id sell it probably as it hasnt any sentimental value
Got a 4 pointer buck at 730 pm Saskatchewan. Me , my brother29 , my nephew 7 were walking in this trail for an hour and then we see a bunch of horses and start laughing. Then my nephew noticed something move. 2 bucks. I got 1 , the other got away. 75 yards in the dark on my 2nd shot. Savage99 308 ironsights. Im going to get an elk , moose this year with my Savage 99 308caliber. Fun times.
Fantastic and congrats! No matter what happens now - your season is a success and venison will be on the table. Doesn't get any better than that : ) And the 99 scores again - something about the 99 - it just wants to go hunting; in the right hands of course. Thanks for writing! I keep hearing from good people in Saskatchewan - must be an awesome place with great hunting. Lucky you.
Thanks for the video , mine rifle is English stocked and dont have the interrupted threads on the td. I have to twist around several times to remove it . That surprised me seeing yours .
the savage 99 is a very beautiful rifle, the unique lever action system and rotary magazine are very functional, i learned about this mechanism in the old US patent and some vintage books, sadly i dont shot the savage caliber ammo
Hi Percy - you're more informed than I am : ) Wish I had those books and patents. They are made in some common calibers - I hope you get one. All the best.
I have four 99s, one in each of the Savage proprietary calibers, 300, 250-300, 303 and 22 Hi-Power. The 303 and the Hi-Power create a lot of discussion at the range because people have not heard of them. Two are take downs and the one E and one R.
My older brother inherited my father's model 99 in 300 savage. Beautiful rifle that he's taken many whitetails with. It's probably from the '50's. Can't remember the model number. It's got a jeweled bolt, brass counter, and lever lock. Beautiful blueing and walnut stock. My younger brother came into 2 model 99's. One in 300 and the other a 250 savage. I can't remember the configurations or model designations. They're nowhere near as nice as the other one. The 250 has a light colored stock, not sure if it's maple or just hardwood. It's fun to shoot with light recoil and a good caliber for deer and coyotes. I keep trying to talk him out of it, but he won't budge. Thanks for the great video, very informative.
My Father was the eldest of 10 children, thus he inherited my grandfather's 99. Now that he has passed, it is potentially the rifle most coveted of his small collection. I cannot even imagine the true number of animals that the rifle has taken and thus fed such a large family in the early 20th century. A true man of the land, he owned significant acreage of the presently coveted area near Jackson WY. What stories the rifle could tell. As the youngest I hope, humbly, to receive the model 70 (pre 64).
Just picked up a 52’ EG .300Sav in about 80% original condition for $630 US. I’ve been looking for over a year and waiting for the right one at the right price. Can’t wait to have it out in the woods this fall. The next lever on the list will be a pre-64 Win 94 in 32ws or 38-55.
Just picked up a 99f chambered in .300 sav. 1957 I believe. Lever lock, brass counter and cocked indicator. Wood is in great shape blueing is all there. Maybe I over paid or maybe I paid a fair price, I don’t care. It’s mine now. $699.
Really enjoy your channel! Thank you for a great video. Quick question if you have the time- how do you identify which model /series savage 99 you own? Is it clearly marked on the barell?
Hello - thank you and check the left side of the front of the receiver by the barrel - sometimes there is a letter designation. Other models one has to identify by what is not there; or stock design - such as the Monte Carlo "CD" model or the removable mag "C" - altogether it it a confusing business. I have a book or two on gun values - which can be helpful - but can be confusing as well. Sorry I can't help more. Collectors know all the details - but one has to find a 99 collector.
I have a Savage 99 in 300 Savage as well. Built in 1930 according to the serial number. Was my great grandfather's and grandfather's deer rifle in Michigan. Hasn't been fired in at least 30 years. Not necessarily looking to sell it, but would really love to figure out what it's worth!
My all time favorite hunting rifle. Though I have many rifles to choose from, the Model 99 has been my choice much more often than not since the 1960s. Mine is a .300 Savage. They are very easy to carry, reliable, accurate and just as well suited to medium range (up to 300 yds) as they are to hunting in heavy brush. I don't own one in .250 Savage, but I bought a Ruger M77RSI (Mannlicher stocked) .250 Savage in the 80s for one of my sons. It has been a great deer rifle for him. If I added another Model 99, the .250 Savage would be my choice!
Hi Gary - You're right - the 99 is ideal. Your comment inspires me to make another video on them. I am encouraging Savage to reintroduce the 99. There are many out there but they are getting pretty old. It is not a difficult action to manufacture. They could offer 6.5 Creedmoor and other popular rounds. I hope they do it! Take car, good hunting and thanks for taking the time to write.
A local shop just texted me that they just got in TWELVE 99s, a Stevens Visible Loader, and several .22 bolt guns. He still hadn't priced all of them, I'll be there at opening tomorrow, my CC is gonna BLEED!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns All the remaining Savage 99s/1899s have been sold, a local collector got them all, plus several other rifles. An instant Savage collection. And I thought I was kinda special with two centerfires and four .22s...
I can't really explain it but the Savage 99 is what I call "a hunter" - it is the black lab of rifles and can be found in the the most remote places. It works, is accurate and in hand, gives that confidence and certainty that so many rifles do not.
I have my Grandfather's 99 Featherweight with original Weaver 4 X. My Dad always mean-mouthed it, but my Grandpa came from the SD prairie in a time when a gun was only fired when something had to die, due to extreme poverty in the dust bowl. He didn't care about trophy bucks. He'd pass up a big mulie for a fat doe, everytime. We never had to go looking for anything he shot at. A double lung shot with a .300 Savage at , say 250 yards and less? Done deal. The gun has at least MOA accuracy and planted my Black Hills whitetail at 88 yards, right in his tracks with nary an ounce of damaged meat. Really, a perfect deer gun. I also have a wonderful 1899 in 30-30 and a 1950s 99 EG that I think is unfired. I paid $1025 for that one at an auction in Jan 22, in case anyone is interested in current value. I think that was a bargain, based on condition. I really enjoy your videos. It's refreshing in the days of the elites ruining our Country, that a man of means that can show some humility and be a good human.
The 1899 must be one of the classiest looking guns ever! Is that "carbono blue" something like what S&W used to do? Tried searching for it but found nothing with that name?!
Great video thanks. It has been very interesting reading about all the 99’s but there is nothing like seeing the actual model. I’ve got the bug with a 99f in 300, an eg in 250 and a soon to arrive 1899 250 takedown. Were tang sights standard on the 1899 250?
: ( no...not standard. I was told so by a few people and then corrected by deep collectors. BTW - just made a video on the 99 in 30-30 among others. What a perfect pairing - fantastic combo.
I look forward to seeing the video. I see a savage 99a for sale in 30-30 and it has the same sling swivel on the barrel as your 99a in 250. I haven’t seen any other reference to that. Is it an extra as well?
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns At the same time I bought a Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited, a 2002 made JM rifle in .45 Colt. Minty, well made, but the Savage is better finished throughout. I am happy with both, I'd been looking for these, my FFL friend just got them in, they are from an old man who is beginning to suffer from Alzheimer's disease. There are a number of collections coming on the market these days, fortunately these went to an FFL, not the police, who in my town destroy them rather than take them to gun shops or FFLs. My town could use the legal revenue from these to fun worthy projects but instead fine classic firearms are destroyed, acts of senseless vandalism. He also had an old Stevens Model 43 Diamond .22 single shot pistol, a unique little thing that I hope to buy. I am in my 70s, some day it will be my collection that will go on the market...
Hi Bob, I'll try. I had this happen to me as well - the bolt fell out the left side (from memory) and then springs and parts were on the table. And how do they go back inside I wondered? Glad I'm not a surgeon.
Yea, I'm having the same problem. The schematics help, but it's just not clear exactly where these springs go. I may end up having to take the rifle to a gunsmith. I was so proud of getting the gun at a good price and refinishing the stock, but I may have went too far in disassembling without an owner's manual. I have spent a lot of time online trying to find the owner's manual but to no avail. I really appreciate your replies though. Thanks again!
Hello, About 1920; the 99 in .300 came out. Thousands made; very popular in many 99 models. When the .308 appeared the 99 in .300 was abandoned. Sad. All the best to you in SA
The 99 Savage rifles, to me are the best lever rifles ever made in the U.S.! I personally don't like the clip fed 99s or the ones that don't have a brass rotary magazine and counter. I suppose I am prejudiced to a fault!
I recently bought a 300 Savage 99F (made in 1963). When I removed the bolt, in preparation to clean, the automatic shut off fell out along with a couple of small springs. I do not have an owner's manual so I have not been able to figure out where these springs go. Any help would be appreciated.
Hello - one of them could be the trigger return spring awww.leeroysramblings.com/Gun%20parts%20illustrations/Savage_99_illustrated.htmnd the second spring could be one of several. Maybe this will help :
There is a small spring at the rear of the F/Pin that is supposed to help return it to a certain position. Not all 99's have it, but I took a few apart that were missing it and should have had it. It is common on the longer cartridge rifles with the newer bolt. The other spring may be off the back of the automatic cut off if your's is the newer style. The 99 had a lot of changes over the years and overlapped a lot. I never worked on a "C" series, but all the other receivers were the same except for a few milling changes. A lot of changes could be done by sending your rifle back to the factory for upgrading. It is rare to find a 99 with a square locking recess. That was more or less a "Factory recall".
Came across a circa 1911 1899 takedown in .30-30 and impulse bought it. Put a Marbles tang sight on--very accurate. Funny but at the range the AR crowd always want to give it a try
Hi Samuel - Impulse buys are often the best - something about auctions as well. Deals that are long and complicated with offers and counter offers...they are mostly so calculated that by the time I get the gun home I don't want it anymore. And sitting in a tree stand looking at a rifle that took hours to buy and was an unpleasant experience....well...I usually just sell those. Your 30-30 will outlast most of what is out there! Great purchase!
@@stansturdevant4306 Usually condition is everything. Mine has an excellent bore-not shot a lot, but clearly someone’s hunting rifle-bluing is about 90% ex the bottom of the receiver where you’d carry it in the field. But someone did a crappy stock refinish which I had to correct and it has quite a few field/safe scratches. Probably $1000+ bucks to an interested buyer.
Got a 10 pointer buck lastweek with the savage 99 308 again. And this morning at 7 am while rabbit hunting a big 10point buck ran by us within 100yards and my bros 22lr is only set for 25 yards so we missed a big buck. seen a ufo on the last hunt. Kinda scared to go back to our spot at night. Our spot is know to be haunted as i was told by many who lived up there. Thats why nobody lives there anymore.
Oh yeah. I seen some lights. Looked like a car. 2 bright white and 1 red light. The red light was blinking and when i drove close the lights dissappeared. My mom seen a big bright light when we were out there too. We were ten minutes away walking towards the car and then in the same direction i seen the lights my mom seen a bright white light in the bushes beside the road. I think its spirits.
I have a 303 british no 1 mk3 * sporterized with monte carlo synthetic stock and it hits 4 inches high at 250yards. My bros ross mk3 hits perfect at 200 and the same at 250yards. Sweet rifles.
My savage99 model f 308 caliber made in 1962 took down a female deer (doe) using 150grains lastnight before it got dark. It was sighted at 20 yards in a dip but in the bush and I seen the head show up 2 times then I aimed and pointed were I thought the body was and slap. It was a neck shot and she fell and I harvested her before it was pitch black out. My brother missed the other doe at 80 yard as it jumped away. 243 remington 770 dropped an elk lastyear at 100 yards one shot. I can tell people remington 770 does not suck as it did drop elk and deer. My savage will be a better shooter with a decent optic which im looking for. My bro backpacked the deer out on his back for 1 km. He is stronger than me.
Hi Dalan! Awesome - now you have venison! For sure the 770 works and they usually shoot straight. Anyway - clearly your brother is a fine shot so any rifle would be a winner in his hands. Thanks for sharing and all the best for the rest of the season! You can't miss this year : )
I have my grandfathers .308 with counter with no detachable magazine with serial number 949411 any idea what year it was made? The web site says manufactured after 1951.
Hi Michael - I wish I had the exact date. I phoned my 99 collector friend for you and he said 1953. Hope this is right and helps. You have a very fine 99 - no matter what you; but you probably know that.
New to the Savage 99. I own a Winchester 88 in 308. I'm looking to buy a savage 99. Do you like the rotary magazine model or detachable clip model better? I'm thinking practical for hunting and easy cleaning. Appreciate any advise you may have to offer.
Hi Todd - I like the rotary magazine model. They may not be quite as convenient to operate but they always work, the magazine never falls out, and one is forced to load and unload thoughtfully. You'll like hunting with the 99 - it gives one some kind of sense of the richness of time and a classic feeling. Not easy to put into words. No matter what you decide I wish you the best of luck hunting; and the best overall.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you so much for the reply. Thank you for your honest opinion. I am going to look for a 99 model f in 308. From the 1950s. With rotary internal magazine. Can't wait
Seems to me that the 99 had a cult-like following. I once told my outfitter, who had used them for years in 300 Savage, 308 and later 284, that I thought they were interesting but sort of ugly. You’d think I’d said that his wife was homely. I think it hurt his feelings. Now I’d like to have one someday. I enjoy your videos and calm, humble manner.
Great video. I hadn't seen a Savage 99 in quite a while, and then my local shop recently came up with three of them. I purchased a 99F in .243, and have an 1899C in .303 Savage on layaway. Neither of them are take down models, and I probably over paid a little, but...I really wanted them. They have another in .250-3000, but I am waiting for them to come down on the asking price.
Thanks and well done on the purchases. The 99F in .243 is a dream combination of rifle and cartridge. I hunted with one for a few years and then stupidly - sold it. Hope you get the .250-3000.
after watching your other vid on these weapons, i went on gun broker and found one at a bargain in 300 savage. i had seen these at gun shows over the years and kinda had urge to want one should i glass bed the stock just behind the tang?
Hi Steven - If you relieve the wood slightly and glass reinforce without having the bedding material show from the outside : perfection - they won't split. I use a Dremel and patience to get it just right. Its not easy to find one that has not started to split though. The .300 Savage is an excellent round - as you know. I hope this helps and good luck.
Question, how badly does it affect the value of these guns, especially the take down models if a previous owner drilled and tapped it for a scope? There are two old take down models both in 300 Savage both tapped for scopes. One I think was marked 1899. Priced at 500 and 600 USD.
Hi Mario - there are different kinds of collectors as you know - for me and the people I know, being top drilled and tapped for scope mounts is fine. Other collectors are fussy about any holes. Side holes - no one likes. I'd pay 500/600 is the bores are decent and condition is okay - nice to have a scope on any rifle sometimes.
Yes. Barrel vice and action will turn off. Any gunsmith can do it. If you try yourself without the right tools it is easy to damage barrel and action. Hope this helps.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I rebarreled a lot of 99's and it is not for "Any" Gunsmith. I remember reading an article about a Gunsmith that "Squared up the face of the bolt" so the 99 would shoot better. The bolt face is NOT supposed to be square with the bolt body. Look at the angle of the bolt when locked up. I made an old style bolt once and know what I am talking about. Rebarreling: You have to match your forearm contour and screw hole, plus add sights(That work) so it looks decent. Mill the extractor and guide slots and it all has to line up. The T/D model is worse to work on. I have seen some really butchered T/D rifles. Last one I did was a .308 found in a barn. Reworked it to a .260 Remington and shot a deer the first year I took it out. That one was for me, I could never make money on it because it was so rough to start. It would be hard to find a Gunsmith that is capable of doing that now days that is not backed up for at least a year.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Just took it down, but it is fully threaded, not partial, so it unscrews fully, unlike my shotgun which does a half turn and comes out. BTW looked up the number and it was made in 1925. looks like new.
In todays modern world I'd love me to have one of those 99a in 250 savage. If they made it modern cartridges like 7mm-08, .243, .308, .358 I'd be all over the place. Don't like plastic guns and Savage is kind with them. I was born 50 years wrong. All the good guns are being discontinued and plastic guns are in. I couldn't imagen a more beautiful and natural pointing rifle than the 99. All my rifles have iron sights and will stay that way.
Hi Boris - I'm with you - there are fewer and fewer guns being made the way they ought to be made - it is supposed to be progress and innovation. I only see the opposite. Go back in time and offer a plastic rifle to someone in 1945 - I doubt they would sell.
USOG as if wooden stocks weren't getting the job done. But hey progress is backwards, remember those 50's cars? They were too good 2 still make em. 1953 refrigerator Westinghouse still goin with bi monthly thaws. This of course happening in a country where there's no choice, but they're still going
the polymer rifles with free floating barrels are extremely accurate, but yeah im with you on the old school feel of wood furniture. i own them all in all different styles and calibers
@@darrell5363 even my magpul furniture AR would look better in wood or laminate. My only admiration for polymer strickly reserved for glocks and even there a nice ivory bone or horn stag will do me better. I detest modular looking firearms they have the personality of plastic, even metal parts are disappearing from firearms. Printing a fully functional without metal parts is in the inmediate future
Hi Pat - If in decent shape a 99C is around $400. Bushwhacker specials might be $200. and mint ones a lot higher. Hope this helps. BTW .243 is a fine cal. in the 99 - you likely know.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for your answer to my question. Where do I find the model number? The 99SP is all that I can see on the barrel. Thanks again, Dale.
Hi Barry, I had to look that up and it seems either 2013 or 2015. I've had rifles such as yours - not a Savage 99 - but others - where the serial number and caliber didn't match. I usually assumed that someone wanted the new chambering, got a barrel and threaded it on the earlier action. I might be wrong but there is a sense to it. No matter what, you have a very fine vintage 99 in one of the best deer cartridges ever. All the best.
Hi again Barry - I forgot to mention that when I collected more of the pre-64 70s I often encountered rifles with .243 in what had been something else and interestingly, more than one .308 on a former 30-06 action. They all worked.
I have several friends up home in Maine that hunt with nothing but the Savage 99 in .300 Savage,a few have the 99s that go back generations,to their grandfathers & even great grandfathers.Great video,keep up the good work!
I know of a old friend by your name from Jonesboro. I am Maniac myself.
Love the 99. It's far more superior to all other lever guns. It's stronger, better engineered and more accurate. What more could you want.
Hi Kesley - Countless people agree.
What I want is for them to be made again...
Also I find that the 300 savage is an excellent cartridge that is totally underrated.
Thank you for a great video on the Savage model 99. I have a take down model in .303 Savage manufactured in 1922. I wasn't sure how to remove the barrel. But now after watching your video I was able to remove the barrel and clean the threads. You are correct they are very well made accurate rifles. Thanks again.
My privilege - glad you have one and that the video was helpful.
Great video as always! I hunted sika deer on the lower eastern shore of Maryland for twenty years and there were two guys in our club from Pennsylvania who carried Savage Model 99s in .308 Winchester. I found them unique as compared to Winchesters or Marlins. About five years ago I decided to add one to my collection so I started looking at them at the annual Maryland Antique Arms show. Most of the offerings there were high priced and in rough condition so I decided check my local pawn shop. I wanted one in .300 Savage but he didn’t have one available. He had one in good condition in .303 Savage but I passed because of ammo availability. He finally brought out a 99F Model in .308 Winchester with a tang mounted Redfield peep sight which I purchased. The gun was in great condition with some minor wear on the bluing. I mounted a 4-12 Scope on it with tall quick detachable rings so I can still use the peep sight if need be. Harvested a nice whitetail doe at 80 yards.with it this hunting season. The gun was produced in 1957. I am old school as you are and appreciate blued steel and walnut.
My early 1899A is one of my favourite rifles. It just feels good and is well balanced, even with the very long 26" barrel.
I'm a fan of the earlier straight stock models, they have such sleek lines.
I know that rifle and that feeling - the "hang" to it.
That 1899 is particularly beautiful.
I'm sure those are by far the most collectible of Arthur Savage's invention.
I truly enjoy your videos. You are informed and informal all at the same time. I have been a "gun enthusiast" since I was a young man, now at 66 I still enjoy working with them, shooting them, reloading for them and reading or watching informative videos such as yours. Again thank you so much. I would like someday to just visit with you and discuss all the guns we have owned and admired.
Hi Randall! Good words nourish me. So many fine gun people the world over. Guns seem to be of endless interest to so many; I've taken people to ranges who say they "hate" guns and by the time we leave they want to buy more than one. Funny life.
i totally agree, the workmanship, the innovation, the invention, the machining all intreque me. keep up the good work and vidios, i will be there.
Very fine report, thanks. I have always admired the Savage '99 stylish, "old school" classic look and handling feel. A grand weapon of yesteryear.
HANDSOME collection of 99’s, my new favorite lever action.
I have a transitional Model 1899 Takedown in .250-3000, made in 1920. The barrel wobbled slightly at first, I took it to a Gunsmith and he lightly tapped the threads. They were square top threads requiring 7 turns of the barrel to lock in. The gun shoots and handles amazingly now. Thank you for all of your wonderful content. You're recording this knowledge for posterity.
Thank you Matthew - and well done on your takedown - a lot of owners just put them away when they shake a bit - yet it takes only a little time for a proper gunsmith to fix that - and the rifle works for decades again. Your Savage in that cal. is one of my favorites.
Your videos and gun collection are outstanding. Really enjoy them all.
I am a Savage 99 nut and obsessed with using them to hunt big bucks from the ground. This year I got a nice 8 pointer in NY on state land with a 110 yard offhand neck shot with a 1950s 99F in .300 Savage using a Hornady 150 gr BT and a Simmons 3 to 9 power scope. The buck dropped where it stood and expired without suffering in about two minutes.
After a lifetime of collecting and hunting I have settled on the Savage 99 as the finest deer hunting rifle available to man. It is light, fast handling and cycling, points best and accurate beyond 300 yards. It does everything well and better than any other rifle.
I favor the 1920s through 1950s rifles and own or have owned model Fs, EGs and Gs in calibers . 300 Sav, 250 Sav, 303 Sav, 22 HP, 308 Win, 358 Win & 243 Win. The Savage calibers are my favs and the . 300 Savage drops big bucks like a death ray. The . 300 Savage is the most under rated cartridge and better for hunting than the . 308 in my opinion because the cartridge is shorter and therefore 99s chambered in 300 Sav have shorter actions and weigh a bit less than 99s chambered in .308
Keep up the great work. I love your videos and have bought many of the rifles you feature and added them to my own collection including Heym SR10, + BRNO VZ24.
Interesting review and good information. Well done! Much appreciated.
Sir, I really enjoy your videos.
Thank you Victor. Glad you're here.
I remember my dad had a 99 in .300 Savage.
Lovely, under valued rifles. There was a time in my neck of the woods, when someone would mention that they hunted with a “300”, you automatically knew it was a Model 99 300 Savage. Now when a “300” is mentioned, it’s usually referring to any number of shoulder smacking, fire breathing dragons with barrels as long as phone poles. If you bring up the 300 Savage nowadays, most look at you like you’re from outer space! One more tidbit. In the late 30’s or early 40’s, Bill Ruger actually converted a model 99 250-3000 into a gas operated semi automatic. Thanks for another great review.
Hi Jeff - one could hunt for a lifetime with the 300 Savage and want for nothing : as you know. The magnums are okay and I guess hitting something at 400 or 900 yards is an interesting scientific accomplishment. I still think the best hunt is one where the game is not too far, and one can sense the life in the quarry and there is calculation and some science as well, but not too much; and at the shot the gravity of what, with some luck, just happened, is apparent. I remember something about that Ruger converted Savage - I should read more. Thanks for the reminder. Bill Ruger : a great man.
That's Still One Rifle I Still Don't own...
But Will Some Day...
I call hunting past 300 yards to be target practice because wise person once said just because you can do it why do it hunting is stalking and calling an so much more then use a spotter scope see a animal at 1000 yards and you take it down from another town over lol not hunting that's ego target shooting
I've heard horseman hunters in the west like the 99 because of the sleek design is excellent in a scabbard and the lever safety also a benefit for horseman. Thanks again Mike
Great video thank you. I have a 99 takedown in 300 savage, its my favorite deer gun, put a 2 to 9 on it, perfect for me in every way
Great piece; I enjoy your no- nonsense gun reviews. I bought a 99/300Sav in my 20s from a well known gun shop in western MD. They had 20-30 used 99s on the rack! I took it home and in part due to dubious advice received, decided to return it for a somewhat newer but used 99C in 308. They happily made the exchange and my reasoning was "future availability of ammo". Now, 2 months away from 60, I'm loading 300 Savage for THREE rifles I have in that caliber, a Savage 20, Savage 99 and Rem 81. The 99C turned out to be the most inaccurate rifle I ever owned and I sold it inside of 5 years. I hunted with 270, 308, 35Rem, 243, 7x57, 30-40 Krag, 45-70 in the interim but have gravitated back to my first attraction for these very interesting Savage rifles and chamberings. What I wouldn't give to go back 30 years and walk into that gun shop again with all those 99s on the rack and my checkbook.
Amazing life experience Mark. I've not seen a rack of 20-30 99's. I know what you mean about time...all the living we're going to do....tomorrow.
Thanks for the video. I have my grandfathers 1899 chambered in 250-3000 that he purchased in 1923. It is in beautiful shape.
Hi Ben - Top vintage - those are made to the highest standard; nice that you have it!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns hi Ben, I as well have a beautiful 1899, 250, 3000. I love it and wonder how to tell what year it was built.
Great reviews and info on the Savage 99. As the proud owner of a ‘47 in .300 Sav and a newer Model 99 in .308 it’s interesting to learn details of the superior strength built into it’s design. ThankYou for sharing your expertise Sir.
Thank you for being here - the '47 is tops - as you know.
Very nice presentation and comparison. Been curious about the since I was a boy
I own 2 x G stamped 99s in 300 Savage, solid receivers on both. Both have brass counters.
Better than bonds
Sold a sweet 99 in .243 in Oregon at a yard sale in the early 80s and have been kicking my ass ever since.
Hey Whiskey - I've done much the same ....and then I wonder why : )
Mike the savagerifles from the early 1900s were amazing,you always due a great job on these videos. With all your fantastic knowledge .I really wish you would write a book.the only serious mistake savage made with the 250/3000 rifles both the 99 and the 1920 boltgun was the twistrate 1/14 they don't stabilize bullets over 100 grains .that is why the 243win took over..both those designs were decades ahead of their time.even today the only leveraction that rivals the 99 for strength is the blr and its not as elegant. Great job
Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it.
The 1st rifle I bought was a 99c in .308 back in 1978 still have it, still shoots straight and strong!
Hi Brett - They last just about forever - great model and cal BTW - but you know that. All the best.
Thanks for this video- I learned a great deal and wish I'd watched it sooner. My father in law has a model 99f with the brass counter and loaded chamber indicator in .358 win and he got me hooked on that grossly under appreciated caliber. Despite owning a new xbolt in .308 and stainless model 700cdl in .270 WSM, I still prefer to deer hunt with his 99. I special ordered a BLR lightweight stainless in .358 but 10 months later it still has not yet arrived. I also give a nod to the Winchester model 88 but to find one in .358 is a once every two year sight nation wide and they go for 3-6 thousand depending on condition. Winchester is selling it again but unfortunately it's only made in .405 win; not for me. Thanks!
Sweet! Thanks for showing us your babies.
Thank you so much!
My friend you have hit on one of my loves. Many years ago I was bitten by the Martini bug. The Savage 99 is also a tilting block as I'm sure you know. Mine is a C model but from a last run in the 70"s. Yes I could see the counter move on the rotery magazine. My C is a box magazine not rotery unfortunately. But a beautiful rifle none the less, and runs flawlessly. Savage rifles are unknown gems because Winchester and Remington, and others were much better at P.R. Great short presentation on the 99. You could burn an hour if you wanted. Thanks for the great video.
Glad you have one! So happy you like the videos!
I have E model from the 70's. It was a very plain version, no counter, no checkering on the stock. But it's a shooter. Even teh stock wasn't much to look at it, just hardwood, no Walnut or anything. A few years ago, I bought an aftermarket Walnut stock and put a nice finish on it. Made a rally nice rifle. Always one of my favorite's to hunt with. Here in south Alabama, you rarely get a shot over 100-150 yds. You cant beat .300 savage in those ranges.
I have that same 250 savage. It’s one of my favorite rifles.
Great rifle and great round...although sadly not well known now.
Big fan of the model 99.GREAT VIDEO.You should do a review of Steven's high power model 425 only 1000 made very interesting lever action with some amazing internal working,s.
I'll try to find one Martin - may not be so easy.
The 250-3000 is a "barrel burner" in my opinion. I have a 30-30 Win & 300 Savage. Both are great deer rifles. I would not hesitate harvesting a big bull Caribou with the 300 Savage.
Brother in law had a nice mod 99 in 300 savage he hunted with for many years. I always fancied it and was sad to learn that he sold it a couple of years ago. Wish I’d known!
Nice rifle - fortunately they are around on the used market in case you decided to get one.
I've seen this video before. This rifle has grown on me over time. They lack the "cowboy" look, but Thai what I've grown to like about it, along with quality, and feel.
I have Model 99 303 that belonged toArther Savage. My wife’s Ann worked for Savage in Utica NY. When the .300 was developed Arther removed edthe stock from the .303 which he liked and used it on the new .300
Hi John - That's fantistic!
I have a Model 1899 30-30 Win. Take Down. Great deer rifle. Mine was split. I repaired both splits with dowels and some relief behind the tang. Mine was purchased in the 1960's at am estate auction. It was practically new unfired when I bought it. The stock split while I was shooting it. It is still in practically new condition.
Hard to find the 30-30.
I recently acquired the same rifle 30/30 Winchester manufactured date 1911. I have the same wood stock splits your referring to but the bore looks flawless and action is smooth. Great shooting rifle
i came across one of these chambered in 300 savage. I looked up serial # and it was made in 1933 as i recall . Ive never owned a deer rifle as ive hunted with bows and shotguns to kill deer. It has a Williams scope mount and id say era correct bushnell scope4x . Id sell it probably as it hasnt any sentimental value
Found a 99c series A in 243 with a scope in about 80%condition for 400
That's a steal...gotta get it!
Got a 4 pointer buck at 730 pm Saskatchewan. Me , my brother29 , my nephew 7 were walking in this trail for an hour and then we see a bunch of horses and start laughing. Then my nephew noticed something move. 2 bucks. I got 1 , the other got away. 75 yards in the dark on my 2nd shot. Savage99 308 ironsights. Im going to get an elk , moose this year with my Savage 99 308caliber. Fun times.
Fantastic and congrats! No matter what happens now - your season is a success and venison will be on the table. Doesn't get any better than that : ) And the 99 scores again - something about the 99 - it just wants to go hunting; in the right hands of course. Thanks for writing! I keep hearing from good people in Saskatchewan - must be an awesome place with great hunting. Lucky you.
Thanks for the video , mine rifle is English stocked and dont have the interrupted threads on the td. I have to twist around several times to remove it . That surprised me seeing yours .
You have a very, very fine and scare rifle.
Great gun, I've got three of them. One is a 30-30 and the other two are .300's.
Have a 99 in 243 and love it. Will give it to my son when I die.
Perfect deer rifle - a classic...as you know.
Love my 99 in .308
the savage 99 is a very beautiful rifle, the unique lever action system and rotary magazine are very functional, i learned about this mechanism in the old US patent and some vintage books, sadly i dont shot the savage caliber ammo
Hi Percy - you're more informed than I am : ) Wish I had those books and patents. They are made in some common calibers - I hope you get one. All the best.
One of My Favorite Rifles Mine is in .303 Savage 😊😊😊👍🏼
That .303 Savage is great and with the 190 grain bullets - if one can find them : fantastic.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns You can buy new .303 brass from Graff&Sons
My father, my brother, and I have all used Savage 99’s in 300 Savage for my whole life and my Dad since the 50’s.
Hi Russ - I'm sure everything that needs to be done - can be done - by the 99. Fantastic rifle.
I have four 99s, one in each of the Savage proprietary calibers, 300, 250-300, 303 and 22 Hi-Power. The 303 and the Hi-Power create a lot of discussion at the range because people have not heard of them. Two are take downs and the one E and one R.
My older brother inherited my father's model 99 in 300 savage. Beautiful rifle that he's taken many whitetails with. It's probably from the '50's. Can't remember the model number. It's got a jeweled bolt, brass counter, and lever lock. Beautiful blueing and walnut stock. My younger brother came into 2 model 99's. One in 300 and the other a 250 savage. I can't remember the configurations or model designations. They're nowhere near as nice as the other one. The 250 has a light colored stock, not sure if it's maple or just hardwood. It's fun to shoot with light recoil and a good caliber for deer and coyotes. I keep trying to talk him out of it, but he won't budge. Thanks for the great video, very informative.
You've got some nice rifles! Any 99 is great ; the 250 Savage especially - as you know. Thanks for the note.
My Father was the eldest of 10 children, thus he inherited my grandfather's 99.
Now that he has passed, it is potentially the rifle most coveted of his small collection. I cannot even imagine the true number of animals that the rifle has taken and thus fed such a large family in the early 20th century.
A true man of the land, he owned significant acreage of the presently coveted area near Jackson WY. What stories the rifle could tell.
As the youngest I hope, humbly, to receive the model 70 (pre 64).
Yes indeed - what that rifle must have been part of - an encyclopedia of life. Beautiful country around Cody - a dream.
Just picked up a 52’ EG .300Sav in about 80% original condition for $630 US. I’ve been looking for over a year and waiting for the right one at the right price. Can’t wait to have it out in the woods this fall. The next lever on the list will be a pre-64 Win 94 in 32ws or 38-55.
Great buy Gage - superb rifle and cartridge - as you know. I find the .300 Savage a perfect deer cartridge. Good shooting and hunting!
WISH I HAD ONE
I've got a 99a 358 in damn fine shape I'm thinking of selling
If you're interested i have a nice tc encore in 270win with a custom stock id swap you. It has a nice vortex scope as well
Just picked up a 99f chambered in .300 sav. 1957 I believe. Lever lock, brass counter and cocked indicator. Wood is in great shape blueing is all there. Maybe I over paid or maybe I paid a fair price, I don’t care. It’s mine now. $699.
You sure there isn't a warrant out for you? You stole it.
Really enjoy your channel! Thank you for a great video. Quick question if you have the time- how do you identify which model /series savage 99 you own? Is it clearly marked on the barell?
Hello - thank you and check the left side of the front of the receiver by the barrel - sometimes there is a letter designation. Other models one has to identify by what is not there; or stock design - such as the Monte Carlo "CD" model or the removable mag "C" - altogether it it a confusing business. I have a book or two on gun values - which can be helpful - but can be confusing as well. Sorry I can't help more. Collectors know all the details - but one has to find a 99 collector.
I hunt with my 1918 vintage in 250 savage every year she a tack driver and take down model I Love her
I have a Savage 99 in 300 Savage as well. Built in 1930 according to the serial number. Was my great grandfather's and grandfather's deer rifle in Michigan. Hasn't been fired in at least 30 years. Not necessarily looking to sell it, but would really love to figure out what it's worth!
My all time favorite hunting rifle. Though I have many rifles to choose from, the Model 99 has been my choice much more often than not since the 1960s. Mine is a .300 Savage. They are very easy to carry, reliable, accurate and just as well suited to medium range (up to 300 yds) as they are to hunting in heavy brush.
I don't own one in .250 Savage, but I bought a Ruger M77RSI (Mannlicher stocked) .250 Savage in the 80s for one of my sons. It has been a great deer rifle for him. If I added another Model 99, the .250 Savage would be my choice!
Hi Gary - You're right - the 99 is ideal. Your comment inspires me to make another video on them. I am encouraging Savage to reintroduce the 99. There are many out there but they are getting pretty old. It is not a difficult action to manufacture. They could offer 6.5 Creedmoor and other popular rounds. I hope they do it! Take car, good hunting and thanks for taking the time to write.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks. I hope Savage reintroduces the model. I'll be glad to watch another video on the Model 99.
A local shop just texted me that they just got in TWELVE 99s, a Stevens Visible Loader, and several .22 bolt guns. He still hadn't priced all of them, I'll be there at opening tomorrow, my CC is gonna BLEED!
I hope you have a 14 gun vault. : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns What I need is 14 vaults... It's still calling to me, a virtually perfect Winchester 1910 made in 1910.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns All the remaining Savage 99s/1899s have been sold, a local collector got them all, plus several other rifles. An instant Savage collection. And I thought I was kinda special with two centerfires and four .22s...
My father in law was quite a hunter, his favorite rifle was his Savage 99 in 308. He said it was very accurate.
I can't really explain it but the Savage 99 is what I call "a hunter" - it is the black lab of rifles and can be found in the the most remote places. It works, is accurate and in hand, gives that confidence and certainty that so many rifles do not.
Maybe I should drive all over the country to find one, here in Canada we see most in 300 Savage. Thank you!
im in canada and i acquired one in 358
You have a very rare and desirable rifle. A 99 in 358 is legendary....as you know.
I have my Grandfather's 99 Featherweight with original Weaver 4 X. My Dad always mean-mouthed it, but my Grandpa came from the SD prairie in a time when a gun was only fired when something had to die, due to extreme poverty in the dust bowl. He didn't care about trophy bucks. He'd pass up a big mulie for a fat doe, everytime. We never had to go looking for anything he shot at. A double lung shot with a .300 Savage at , say 250 yards and less? Done deal. The gun has at least MOA accuracy and planted my Black Hills whitetail at 88 yards, right in his tracks with nary an ounce of damaged meat. Really, a perfect deer gun. I also have a wonderful 1899 in 30-30 and a 1950s 99 EG that I think is unfired. I paid $1025 for that one at an auction in Jan 22, in case anyone is interested in current value. I think that was a bargain, based on condition.
I really enjoy your videos. It's refreshing in the days of the elites ruining our Country, that a man of means that can show some humility and be a good human.
The 1899 must be one of the classiest looking guns ever!
Is that "carbono blue" something like what S&W used to do? Tried searching for it but found nothing with that name?!
I Googled carbona blueing, there are a lot of references to it, you just have to look again.
Great video thanks. It has been very interesting reading about all the 99’s but there is nothing like seeing the actual model. I’ve got the bug with a 99f in 300, an eg in 250 and a soon to arrive 1899 250 takedown. Were tang sights standard on the 1899 250?
: ( no...not standard. I was told so by a few people and then corrected by deep collectors. BTW - just made a video on the 99 in 30-30 among others. What a perfect pairing - fantastic combo.
I look forward to seeing the video. I see a savage 99a for sale in 30-30 and it has the same sling swivel on the barrel as your 99a in 250. I haven’t seen any other reference to that. Is it an extra as well?
I bought a nice 99 today, trade up for another 99. The new one was made in 1940 in 300 Savage and is a takedown. Beautiful old classics.
Great rifles to buy - the 1940 is a superb vintage - as I'm sure you know.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns At the same time I bought a Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited, a 2002 made JM rifle in .45 Colt. Minty, well made, but the Savage is better finished throughout. I am happy with both, I'd been looking for these, my FFL friend just got them in, they are from an old man who is beginning to suffer from Alzheimer's disease. There are a number of collections coming on the market these days, fortunately these went to an FFL, not the police, who in my town destroy them rather than take them to gun shops or FFLs. My town could use the legal revenue from these to fun worthy projects but instead fine classic firearms are destroyed, acts of senseless vandalism.
He also had an old Stevens Model 43 Diamond .22 single shot pistol, a unique little thing that I hope to buy. I am in my 70s, some day it will be my collection that will go on the market...
I have my grandfathers with a star bit stamp for the date code, have you ever seen one like that?
I have a 243 win. Love
I spoke with them at shotshow in 2018 and they said they were not going to put them back into production.
Is there any way I can check which model my savage is. Like an online database or something
Thanks so much for the reply and the schematic. Do you happen to have the page with the description of the parts?
Hi Bob, I'll try. I had this happen to me as well - the bolt fell out the left side (from memory) and then springs and parts were on the table. And how do they go back inside I wondered? Glad I'm not a surgeon.
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Yea, I'm having the same problem. The schematics help, but it's just not clear exactly where these springs go. I may end up having to take the rifle to a gunsmith. I was so proud of getting the gun at a good price and refinishing the stock, but I may have went too far in disassembling without an owner's manual. I have spent a lot of time online trying to find the owner's manual but to no avail. I really appreciate your replies though. Thanks again!
How common was the 300 Savage 99 and when did the factory cease production?
Many thanks for your excellent exposes. ‘Pistol Pete’ South Africa.
Hello, About 1920; the 99 in .300 came out. Thousands made; very popular in many 99 models. When the .308 appeared the 99 in .300 was abandoned. Sad. All the best to you in SA
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Many thanks for your reply. I so enjoyed your u tube on your beautiful specially made guns.
I have one from 1914 in .22hp... Loudest rifle I've ever fired lol
They have a real "crack" to them - I find those industrial ear plugs quiet just about everything down.
James Bond used one in Vermont in the short story For Your Eyes Only.
The 99 Savage rifles, to me are the best lever rifles ever made in the U.S.! I personally don't like the clip fed 99s or the ones that don't have a brass rotary magazine and counter. I suppose I am prejudiced to a fault!
Hard to find a better rifle - the 99 does it all.
I recently bought a 300 Savage 99F (made in 1963). When I removed the bolt, in preparation to clean, the automatic shut off fell out along with a couple of small springs. I do not have an owner's manual so I have not been able to figure out where these springs go. Any help would be appreciated.
Hello - one of them could be the trigger return spring awww.leeroysramblings.com/Gun%20parts%20illustrations/Savage_99_illustrated.htmnd the second spring could be one of several. Maybe this will help :
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There is a small spring at the rear of the F/Pin that is supposed to help return it to a certain position. Not all 99's have it, but I took a few apart that were missing it and should have had it. It is common on the longer cartridge rifles with the newer bolt. The other spring may be off the back of the automatic cut off if your's is the newer style. The 99 had a lot of changes over the years and overlapped a lot. I never worked on a "C" series, but all the other receivers were the same except for a few milling changes. A lot of changes could be done by sending your rifle back to the factory for upgrading. It is rare to find a 99 with a square locking recess. That was more or less a "Factory recall".
Is it easy to take down a kudu from 200m with this gun. My dad has it but I've never shot it
Came across a circa 1911 1899 takedown in .30-30 and impulse bought it. Put a Marbles tang sight on--very accurate. Funny but at the range the AR crowd always want to give it a try
Hi Samuel - Impulse buys are often the best - something about auctions as well. Deals that are long and complicated with offers and counter offers...they are mostly so calculated that by the time I get the gun home I don't want it anymore. And sitting in a tree stand looking at a rifle that took hours to buy and was an unpleasant experience....well...I usually just sell those. Your 30-30 will outlast most of what is out there! Great purchase!
You are missing the model 99 303 savage rotary lever.
I've got the same with the brass rotary mag. Curious as to how much these models are worth?
@@stansturdevant4306 Usually condition is everything. Mine has an excellent bore-not shot a lot, but clearly someone’s hunting rifle-bluing is about 90% ex the bottom of the receiver where you’d carry it in the field. But someone did a crappy stock refinish which I had to correct and it has quite a few field/safe scratches. Probably $1000+ bucks to an interested buyer.
@@samueladams3746 thanks for the info. Not looking to sell because I love that rifle. Was just curious 👍
Got a 10 pointer buck lastweek with the savage 99 308 again. And this morning at 7 am while rabbit hunting a big 10point buck ran by us within 100yards and my bros 22lr is only set for 25 yards so we missed a big buck. seen a ufo on the last hunt. Kinda scared to go back to our spot at night. Our spot is know to be haunted as i was told by many who lived up there. Thats why nobody lives there anymore.
Pretty amazing dalan. Your hunting is so great - most people would be totally envious! I'm interested in the haunting. What happened there?
Oh yeah. I seen some lights. Looked like a car. 2 bright white and 1 red light. The red light was blinking and when i drove close the lights dissappeared. My mom seen a big bright light when we were out there too. We were ten minutes away walking towards the car and then in the same direction i seen the lights my mom seen a bright white light in the bushes beside the road. I think its spirits.
I have a 303 british no 1 mk3 * sporterized with monte carlo synthetic stock and it hits 4 inches high at 250yards. My bros ross mk3 hits perfect at 200 and the same at 250yards. Sweet rifles.
My savage99 model f 308 caliber made in 1962 took down a female deer (doe) using 150grains lastnight before it got dark. It was sighted at 20 yards in a dip but in the bush and I seen the head show up 2 times then I aimed and pointed were I thought the body was and slap. It was a neck shot and she fell and I harvested her before it was pitch black out. My brother missed the other doe at 80 yard as it jumped away. 243 remington 770 dropped an elk lastyear at 100 yards one shot. I can tell people remington 770 does not suck as it did drop elk and deer. My savage will be a better shooter with a decent optic which im looking for. My bro backpacked the deer out on his back for 1 km. He is stronger than me.
Hi Dalan! Awesome - now you have venison! For sure the 770 works and they usually shoot straight. Anyway - clearly your brother is a fine shot so any rifle would be a winner in his hands. Thanks for sharing and all the best for the rest of the season! You can't miss this year : )
I have my grandfathers .308 with counter with no detachable magazine with serial number 949411 any idea what year it was made?
The web site says manufactured after 1951.
Hi Michael - I wish I had the exact date. I phoned my 99 collector friend for you and he said 1953. Hope this is right and helps. You have a very fine 99 - no matter what you; but you probably know that.
Lever lock is also the safety!...
New to the Savage 99. I own a Winchester 88 in 308. I'm looking to buy a savage 99. Do you like the rotary magazine model or detachable clip model better? I'm thinking practical for hunting and easy cleaning. Appreciate any advise you may have to offer.
Hi Todd - I like the rotary magazine model. They may not be quite as convenient to operate but they always work, the magazine never falls out, and one is forced to load and unload thoughtfully. You'll like hunting with the 99 - it gives one some kind of sense of the richness of time and a classic feeling. Not easy to put into words. No matter what you decide I wish you the best of luck hunting; and the best overall.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you so much for the reply. Thank you for your honest opinion. I am going to look for a 99 model f in 308. From the 1950s. With rotary internal magazine. Can't wait
I have restored a lot of 99's to like new condition
Great thing to do Jim - a lot of 99s need saving - starting with those nasty cracked tangs.
I bought a 1956 model 99 A what type of wood would you believe it to be. Plan to refinish it.
Hi George, American Black Walnut
My 99 30-30 doesn't have the interrupted threads. have to unscrew the whole way. Wish it did.
Seems to me that the 99 had a cult-like following. I once told my outfitter, who had used them for years in 300 Savage, 308 and later 284, that I thought they were interesting but sort of ugly. You’d think I’d said that his wife was homely. I think it hurt his feelings. Now I’d like to have one someday. I enjoy your videos and calm, humble manner.
Great video. I hadn't seen a Savage 99 in quite a while, and then my local shop recently came up with three of them. I purchased a 99F in .243, and have an 1899C in .303 Savage on layaway. Neither of them are take down models, and I probably over paid a little, but...I really wanted them. They have another in .250-3000, but I am waiting for them to come down on the asking price.
Thanks and well done on the purchases. The 99F in .243 is a dream combination of rifle and cartridge. I hunted with one for a few years and then stupidly - sold it. Hope you get the .250-3000.
after watching your other vid on these weapons, i went on gun broker and found one at a bargain in 300 savage. i had seen these at gun shows over the years and kinda had urge to want one should i glass bed the stock just behind the tang?
Hi Steven - If you relieve the wood slightly and glass reinforce without having the bedding material show from the outside : perfection - they won't split. I use a Dremel and patience to get it just right. Its not easy to find one that has not started to split though. The .300 Savage is an excellent round - as you know. I hope this helps and good luck.
No, do as USOG says. There is nothing there to bed. The "Ears" of the stock take up all the recoil.
I would agree that the Savage 99 is an excellent rifle, but the Winchester model 88 is just as good or better.
how to lighten up the trigger pull , seems to heavy to me
I cant find any info on my savage model 99cd series a
Please let me know which aspects of the rifle you're interested in.
Question, how badly does it affect the value of these guns, especially the take down models if a previous owner drilled and tapped it for a scope? There are two old take down models both in 300 Savage both tapped for scopes. One I think was marked 1899. Priced at 500 and 600 USD.
Hi Mario - there are different kinds of collectors as you know - for me and the people I know, being top drilled and tapped for scope mounts is fine. Other collectors are fussy about any holes. Side holes - no one likes. I'd pay 500/600 is the bores are decent and condition is okay - nice to have a scope on any rifle sometimes.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks for the feedback. Love your channel.
Can the Winchester .308 Savage 99f barrel be removed to put on a new barrel, if so how do you do it?
Yes. Barrel vice and action will turn off. Any gunsmith can do it. If you try yourself without the right tools it is easy to damage barrel and action. Hope this helps.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I rebarreled a lot of 99's and it is not for "Any" Gunsmith. I remember reading an article about a Gunsmith that "Squared up the face of the bolt" so the 99 would shoot better. The bolt face is NOT supposed to be square with the bolt body. Look at the angle of the bolt when locked up. I made an old style bolt once and know what I am talking about. Rebarreling: You have to match your forearm contour and screw hole, plus add sights(That work) so it looks decent. Mill the extractor and guide slots and it all has to line up. The T/D model is worse to work on. I have seen some really butchered T/D rifles. Last one I did was a .308 found in a barn. Reworked it to a .260 Remington and shot a deer the first year I took it out. That one was for me, I could never make money on it because it was so rough to start. It would be hard to find a Gunsmith that is capable of doing that now days that is not backed up for at least a year.
If I can buy one of these tomorrow in 308 with a scope in very good shape for $1095, is it a good buy?
It’s a 99c I am looking at
I now have my dad’s Savage 99 in 303 Savage. Has the brass counter, made in the late 20’s I believe. How do I know if it’s a takedown model?
Is there a sliding rectangular part under the forend? If there is it is a takedown
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yes, to remove the foregrip. Wow, never knew that
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Just took it down, but it is fully threaded, not partial, so it unscrews fully, unlike my shotgun which does a half turn and comes out. BTW looked up the number and it was made in 1925. looks like new.
In todays modern world I'd love me to have one of those 99a in 250 savage. If they made it modern cartridges like 7mm-08, .243, .308, .358 I'd be all over the place. Don't like plastic guns and Savage is kind with them. I was born 50 years wrong. All the good guns are being discontinued and plastic guns are in. I couldn't imagen a more beautiful and natural pointing rifle than the 99. All my rifles have iron sights and will stay that way.
Hi Boris - I'm with you - there are fewer and fewer guns being made the way they ought to be made - it is supposed to be progress and innovation. I only see the opposite. Go back in time and offer a plastic rifle to someone in 1945 - I doubt they would sell.
USOG as if wooden stocks weren't getting the job done. But hey progress is backwards, remember those 50's cars? They were too good 2 still make em. 1953 refrigerator Westinghouse still goin with bi monthly thaws. This of course happening in a country where there's no choice, but they're still going
the polymer rifles with free floating barrels are extremely accurate, but yeah im with you on the old school feel of wood furniture. i own them all in all different styles and calibers
i have an early 50s savage 99 chambered in 358
@@darrell5363 even my magpul furniture AR would look better in wood or laminate. My only admiration for polymer strickly reserved for glocks and even there a nice ivory bone or horn stag will do me better. I detest modular looking firearms they have the personality of plastic, even metal parts are disappearing from firearms. Printing a fully functional without metal parts is in the inmediate future
Would you be interested in selling an older model 99? Or are you just a collector?
Hi Marc - I usually collect until something I have not seen or tried comes along.
Wouldn't trade my 99 300 savage for anything.
I know the feeling - there are other rifles but not better rifles.
What is a good price for the 99 I’m 243
Hi Pat - If in decent shape a 99C is around $400. Bushwhacker specials might be $200. and mint ones a lot higher. Hope this helps. BTW .243 is a fine cal. in the 99 - you likely know.
I own a 1953 Savage 99SP Do you know what the SP stands for? I have never seen any other Savage that is a 99SP. Thanks, Dale.
Hi Dale - I think it stands for "Savage Proof" - and is not a model designation - just a pressure test proof stamp.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for your answer to my question.
Where do I find the model number?
The 99SP is all that I can see on the barrel.
Thanks again,
Dale.
I have a 250-3000 serial #32593 which indicates year 1903 but the 250-3000 didn't come in until 1915?
Hi Barry, I had to look that up and it seems either 2013 or 2015. I've had rifles such as yours - not a Savage 99 - but others - where the serial number and caliber didn't match. I usually assumed that someone wanted the new chambering, got a barrel and threaded it on the earlier action. I might be wrong but there is a sense to it. No matter what, you have a very fine vintage 99 in one of the best deer cartridges ever. All the best.
Hi again Barry - I forgot to mention that when I collected more of the pre-64 70s I often encountered rifles with .243 in what had been something else and interestingly, more than one .308 on a former 30-06 action. They all worked.
Loaded chamber indicator?? Or cocked indicator?...
Hi Bruce - Good distinction Bruce. Either way - there's trouble possible if the indicator is up.
I have. 99 303. Looking for cartridges who sells them. Mine made 1924