Opinions on value

I would give two.

But, I have been wanting one...

GunBroker has sold items lists that you can see what other firearms like yours actually sold for.

We have a "Buy, Sell, Trade" section here too, if you decide to part with it.

What are the optics?
Is that a serialized Redfield?

The crack is just an opportunity to apply a couple of beautiful pin/screws but of course, does detract.

Without optics, and taking regional pricing into account, I'd start it in the high 8's not knowing more particulars.

Todd.

I had one that was nicer, had no crack. Wood color was lighter, zero dings in the stock or metal. Early 1950’s, 300 Savage. Rings, no scope. I listed it here and 24 Hour Campfire for $650. Lots and lots of lookers.

Every reply had a bitch about something. What model? What year? Is the crown good? Can I get a picture of the rifling and inside the barrel? Who made the rings?

Actually had two A-holes accused me of trying to scam them. One was after I had answered about half a dozen ridiculous emails. Finally told him to take it or go away.

I finally sold it to a friend for $425 just so it would go away and out if my life.

So anyway, it’s one if those rifles that someone really has to want because it’s a 99. I wouldn’t expect more than $500 tops, simply because there are a ton of nice, brand new rifles right now for $500+/-

I like the Savage but the unrepaired crack is a big issue for me. I don’t know how to repair it so I would have to find someone that knows what they are doing.

BSA1 said:

I like the Savage but the unrepaired crack is a big issue for me. I don’t know how to repair it so I would have to find someone that knows what they are doing.

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Should it ever come up for you in the future, Brownells used to have a quite fine kit for brass pins/screws and a wonderful tutorial.

Todd.

complete Id guess 650-700 sans crack. 450-500 with the crack and 500-550 with it repaired properly.
You MAY get someone willing to pay more because they really WANT a 99, but the last one i saw for sale here was 650 in decent condition with a little bluing ware and no major nicks or dings, and it didnt sell for months. While were out of the way, there are a ton of people who buy, collect, and shoot guns here so our pricing tends to the high side.

After looking around, evidently Michigan is flush with ‘99s and I should just buy the next nice one for three hundred.

Sody82 said:

I really want to trade mine for an ak or an ar something to keep in the camper

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I wish you were in my neighborhood, I would make that happen in a hurry as I’m one who really wants a 99. I seldom see them in middle tn, but when I do the beat up specimens are about 400 and the really nice ones are pushing a grand (asking prices) so yours should fall int the middle at about $700 asking price and I would expect anything north of $600 to be a done deal.

And all the fuss about the crack is something I don’t understand. It’s a common characteristic and it shows honest use and care. I personally would prefer it as-is over a repaired stock because I would want to know exactly how the stock was repaired to know it was done right.

It would depend a lot on your geographical location. They tend to sell well in my part of the country, and I hear also in the other "Big Woods" states like MI, WI and the Northeast. Rifles in serviceable condition move better than "collectable" pieces, but often at lower prices than you're seeing here. Folks buy them to hunt deer with still, either because they are a fine product and still relevant, or for nostalgias sake. The 300 Sav caliber will take a hit here locally, most are looking for .308s. With the stock crack, assuming general good condition of rifling and action, clear optics on the scope, a slight premium for the Weaver tip-off mount, you'd be looking in the $4-500 range locally, and I'd trade a Romanian/Century AK or Yugo SKS all day long. With a new buttstock from Boyds, it would be a solid 5 and would likely sell quickly in the fall months.

Sody82 said:

I really want to trade mine for an ak or an ar something to keep in the camper

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An even trade for a decent AR should be an easy thing.

ApacheCoTodd said:

What are the optics?
Is that a serialized Redfield?

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Sody82 said:

Not sure it has red arrow or something on it ill get pics later

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I can see the Red Arrow logo. I have a Red Arrow 4x32, made in Japan, bought it used on a whim for $10, having no idea if it was any good or not. I have tested it carefully at 4x against several of my $300 - $450 street price scopes such as Burris, Leupold, Sightron, Redfield, Weaver Grand Slam, and some others. The little Red Arrow shocked me in terms of how clear and pleasant it is to sight through. I found it to be as clear and nice as the above scopes at 4x, actually clearer than some of them.

R 3. Savage Model 99. Serial #740855. .300 Savage lever action rifle with a 24” barrel with excellent bore. Action is fine. Metal is good on barrel. Receiver shows considerable wear, as does the lever. Checkered stock and forearm are good to very good with minor wear and scratches. Original metal butt plate. Front swivel missing. C&R.Sold For 450.00

The op crack should be an easy repair, from the inside. As is $350.

R 39. Savage Model 99. Serial #729604. .300 Savage lever action rifle with a 24” barrel and dirty bore that should clean to good/very good. Metal is good showing minor speckling and some wear on the receiver. Checkered stock and forearm are good but there is staining at the butt area. Rear elevator sight and front ramp sight. Drilled for scope.Sold For 450.00

Same auction in oct 2019. https://www.horstauction.com

I bought this one. A 99R, in 250-3000 and marked 250-3000 on the barrel, in excellent condition, for $750.00. I don’t at all feel like I done bad. It is a good shooter. There are not a lot of Savage 99s around in my part of the country. I would advise you to hold on to the 99F. Find a replacement stock or do a good repair on the crack. AKs & ARs are not at all hard to come by, Good Savage 99s are going to continue to go up in value. In certain parts that are as hard to come by as hen’s teeth. You have a firearm there, that was made at in a time real craftsmanship was put into it. It is made like firearms will never be made again.

The crack repair depends on how much oil has gotten in the crack? If mostly dry it's not too hard. If oily, it'll be tough and may lead to a refinish after repairs. The rifles are great, but the crack sux ...

I have over $750 in mine with a complete metal and stock refinish, and I will not sell it. You ain't got enough money. It stays with me until I die. Of all my rifles, it is the last one they will pry out of my hands ...

Point being, it's all about the gun, the owner and the connection.

As a pure market play, I'd guess yours is worth somewhere around $375 un-repaired ...

Vendor at the Gun Show in Cheyenne yesterday had 10 Model 99s in various calibers and vintage. Some were in very nice condition. Your choice, $450.

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