If Savage starting making the 99 would you buy it?

They are a sweet little rifle. I have one, 99 F, that has a few outside rust bleamishes, so the price was $100 several years ago. Thought about scope, as my eyes have gone south. However the following info. It has a 9xx,xxx serial number and is in 308 Win. Nice wood and still has some case hardening on the lever with 95 % blue with a couple of shallow rust spots near the rear sight and on the barrel. Very tight smooth action, with a bright bore. Rotary magazine with a brass round counter. Accurate even with the open sights. Due to it's light weight, I thought recoil would be a factor to deal with, but really pleasent to shoot. Had some early Remington rifles that flat hurt off the bench, but tolerable on the hunt The 99 was fun to shoot in everyway. I know awhile back I considered sending it back to the factory to have the outside metal refinished, and recalled their starting price was about what I paid for it. Decided to just shoot and enjoy it.
Been really busy for several months, so have not been on THR until tonight.
See Vern is still active. Great guy who gave me outstanding tips on getting a Ruger 77/22 Hornet to shoot sub 1" groups with that skinny little barrel. Thanks again Vern

I never liked the strange look of the rifle or the (to me) weak attachment of the stock to the frame with one long bolt

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If you're referring to the stock thru-bolt, I think many would agree that this stock to receiver attachment design is inherently stronger than little screws affixing the stock to the receiver via the tang.

I wouldn't mind one in 300 savage or maybe, .358. Lever's are cool and Savage made a great one in the 99.

If I had the money it would be nice for the collection.

I've already got two, so am kind of lukewarm on another unless the chambering is right. Was drooling over one in .284 last weekend that was juuust a little too rich for my blood (hint, hint).

I wouldn't buy a new one.

I'll take three -- in .250 Savage (my Dad's favorite), .308 Winchester and .358 Winchester.

First centerfire I ever shot was a .250 Savage, belonged to my pal Norm's dad. Great memory. Good looking gun.