Savage 99e
- Thread starter 2bfree
- Start date
- Status
josiewales
Member
- Joined
- May 1, 2011
- Messages
- 694
If it is in good shape, yes, definitely worth the money. Normally it cost a deal more than that. They are accurate and reliable, very good guns.
morcey2
Member
If it was around here and someone was asking $300, it would have been gone faster than Twinkies at Rosie O'donnell's house. They're great rifles and I've been looking for one for a while. They handle really well and the 300 Sav is no slouch either.
Matt
Rom828
Member
One of the great classic leverguns. I would buy it without question. Carry it around on a hunt and shoot it. You'll love it.
SwampWolf
Member
$300.00 for almost any Model 99 in decent condition is a real bargain.
Nite Ryder
Member
2Bfree,
You got all kinds of good advice, what did you do? Are you the proud owner of a Savage 99? Several years ago we had a Savage collector come to all of our local gunshows with his beautiful Savage collection displayed. At the time I was interested in Savage 99's in 30-30 caliber. He told me if I could find one in decent condition it was worth at least $1500, since then I've found three. They are good, well made rifles, and certainly worth $300, almost regardless of their condition...
You got all kinds of good advice, what did you do? Are you the proud owner of a Savage 99? Several years ago we had a Savage collector come to all of our local gunshows with his beautiful Savage collection displayed. At the time I was interested in Savage 99's in 30-30 caliber. He told me if I could find one in decent condition it was worth at least $1500, since then I've found three. They are good, well made rifles, and certainly worth $300, almost regardless of their condition...
Shanghai McCoy
Member
Buy it.. it's a deal.
Heck, it's a "Deal deal..."
Heck, it's a "Deal deal..."
loose noose
Member
Just finished a total restoration on a Savage Model 99E, the stock was in very bad shape, and there was quite a bit of rust on the receiver, however the bore was in excellent shape, and the caliber was .308.
The Gun Trader Guide shows the price as a low of $457 to a high of $709 in the box, excellent condition shows $505. I would say $300 is a great buy. The stock was repairable and I retraced the pressed on checkering, looking at the photo you submitted it looks to be in excellent condition, jump on it.
The Gun Trader Guide shows the price as a low of $457 to a high of $709 in the box, excellent condition shows $505. I would say $300 is a great buy. The stock was repairable and I retraced the pressed on checkering, looking at the photo you submitted it looks to be in excellent condition, jump on it.
OP
OP
2bfree
Member
Just an update, He is not home today but going to go look at it on Sunday. Said the bluing is good and the stock has been refinished, barrel is good
, a good shooter. Includes the scope, sling, and he might still have a box of ammo he will throw in. I was looking for another hand gun when I saw this, O"Well I guess it can wait.
, a good shooter. Includes the scope, sling, and he might still have a box of ammo he will throw in. I was looking for another hand gun when I saw this, O"Well I guess it can wait.
OP
OP
2bfree
Member
Any one know what the E stands for (economy maybe ?) , also he said it did not have the round counter, Thinks it was made in the 60's
Last edited:
DAdams
Member
http://www.savage99.com/index.php
Interesting Website with good information. Unfortunately 300 Savage ammunition is not inexpensive. I think most of mine is Federal and nominally 150 - 180 grain. Speer also makes it.
http://ammoseek.com/ammo/300-savage
Interesting Website with good information. Unfortunately 300 Savage ammunition is not inexpensive. I think most of mine is Federal and nominally 150 - 180 grain. Speer also makes it.
http://ammoseek.com/ammo/300-savage
Lj1941
Member
Great Gun
The 300 Savage caliber is an oldie but a goodie.It is very similar to a 308 Winchester and the Model 99 is a great lever action. Buy it like right now!
The 300 Savage caliber is an oldie but a goodie.It is very similar to a 308 Winchester and the Model 99 is a great lever action. Buy it like right now!
J-Bar
Member
Bill Ruger respected Arthur Savage as a gun designer. That is a pretty good endorsement, I'd say.
OP
OP
2bfree
Member
Well, it was in great shape, I mean really great shape. Only problem is a 1 1/2 inch crack on one side of the butt of the stock, looks like whoever installed the recoil pad used a bigger screw than he needed to. Think a little epoxy will fix that (I hope )
It really was nicer than I expected plus he had a box and a half of rounds for it. I did not even try to grind him on price.
It really was nicer than I expected plus he had a box and a half of rounds for it. I did not even try to grind him on price.
Attachments
Dframe
Member
I'd be on that one like obama on a tax hike.
788Ham
Member
I have one of the '99's in .300 and another one in .250-3000, both excellent shooters! The .300 was my Pop's, my Mom gave it to him in '47, the .250 was a friends, who passed on and he bought it. I'm grateful to have both of them now. Enjoy!
BCRider
Member
Congrats on picking up what looks to be a fantastic rifle.
A split like that can happen when the screw is driven along the end grain with no pilot hole.
I'd remove the screws and butt plate first. Then drive the screw back in to open up the crack a little. Flush the crack with brake cleaner or some Gun Scrubber to aid in de-greasing any oils or waxes down in the crack.
Once dry to where you can't smell the solvent warm the stock by putting it over a heating register. Leave it for about 20 minutes and keep the heating system running the whole time even if it means heating the house overly. Or sit it close to the fire place if you run such a thing at this time of year. Either way you want to give the wood time to warm up clear through the thickness. It should be quite warm but not hot to the touch.
Mix up the epoxy and spread it over the crack. The heat of the wood will thin out the epoxy and it'll soak well down into the crack. Remove the screw to let the excess squeeze out when the crack closes. If the crack won't close fully use some cord to bind the stock tightly.
When cured this time drill out the screw holes with the proper size pilot hole. Then replace the pad.
A split like that can happen when the screw is driven along the end grain with no pilot hole.
I'd remove the screws and butt plate first. Then drive the screw back in to open up the crack a little. Flush the crack with brake cleaner or some Gun Scrubber to aid in de-greasing any oils or waxes down in the crack.
Once dry to where you can't smell the solvent warm the stock by putting it over a heating register. Leave it for about 20 minutes and keep the heating system running the whole time even if it means heating the house overly. Or sit it close to the fire place if you run such a thing at this time of year. Either way you want to give the wood time to warm up clear through the thickness. It should be quite warm but not hot to the touch.
Mix up the epoxy and spread it over the crack. The heat of the wood will thin out the epoxy and it'll soak well down into the crack. Remove the screw to let the excess squeeze out when the crack closes. If the crack won't close fully use some cord to bind the stock tightly.
When cured this time drill out the screw holes with the proper size pilot hole. Then replace the pad.
The most recent photos make it look much better than I originally thought from the 1st photos. The metal looks very good and wood can be repaired, refinished or replaced if needed. Never owned one, but if the right deal ever comes along it is one rifle I'd like to have.
The 300 Savage is a good round that will serve most anyone's needs, but don't confuse it with a 30-06. In 1920 when it was developed it was within 100 fps of 1920's era 30-06 loadings. With modern loadings a 30-06 will be 300-500 fps faster depending on the individual load and bullet weights.
The 300 Savage is a good round that will serve most anyone's needs, but don't confuse it with a 30-06. In 1920 when it was developed it was within 100 fps of 1920's era 30-06 loadings. With modern loadings a 30-06 will be 300-500 fps faster depending on the individual load and bullet weights.
Swampman
Old Fart
Assuming that the bore is as good as the rest of the rifle, you darn near stole it!
What brand of scope, base and rings?
Enjoy your new rifle and don't forget to let us know how she shoots.
What brand of scope, base and rings?
Enjoy your new rifle and don't forget to let us know how she shoots.
- Status
