Savage 99k lusciousness

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Hi all:

Just thought I’d present some of my grandfather’s guns for your viewing pleasure. I inherited them years ago but have focused on family and career; now I’m in position to relax a bit and reconnect with my old hobby and this part of my grandfather’s legacy. I present for you today a Savage 99k, the deluxe variant featuring hand checkering, engraved receiver, upgraded, highly figured walnut and a jeweled bolt. It’s chambered in .300 Savage, which I believe was the most common chambering for these rifles after the caliber’s introduction in 1920. Man, what a rifle. The action is super-slick, and the finish of the wood and metal on this example is extraordinary. It was made in the 30’s I believe and some of the finest firearms of all manufacturers seem to have been manufactured during this era (skilled craftsmen vying to hold on to their jobs during the depression?). My grandfather used it to hunt whitetails in Michigan in the 40’s and 50’s, and then it sat largely unused as he embarked on African safaris and South American adventures for the rest of his life. I’m not much of a photographer but here goes:
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vanfunk said:
Hi all:

Just thought I’d present some of my grandfather’s guns for your viewing pleasure. I inherited them years ago but have focused on family and career; now I’m in position to relax a bit and reconnect with my old hobby and this part of my grandfather’s legacy. I present for you today a Savage 99k, the deluxe variant featuring hand checkering, engraved receiver, upgraded, highly figured walnut and a jeweled bolt. It’s chambered in .300 Savage, which I believe was the most common chambering for these rifles after the caliber’s introduction in 1920. Man, what a rifle. The action is super-slick, and the finish of the wood and metal on this example is extraordinary. It was made in the 30’s I believe and some of the finest firearms of all manufacturers seem to have been manufactured during this era (skilled craftsmen vying to hold on to their jobs during the depression?). My grandfather used it to hunt whitetails in Michigan in the 40’s and 50’s, and then it sat largely unused as he embarked on African safaris and South American adventures for the rest of his life. I’m not much of a photographer but here goes:
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That rifle is gorgeous you should be proud to own it!
 
vanfunk said:
Hi all:

Just thought I’d present some of my grandfather’s guns for your viewing pleasure. I inherited them years ago but have focused on family and career; now I’m in position to relax a bit and reconnect with my old hobby and this part of my grandfather’s legacy. I present for you today a Savage 99k, the deluxe variant featuring hand checkering, engraved receiver, upgraded, highly figured walnut and a jeweled bolt. It’s chambered in .300 Savage, which I believe was the most common chambering for these rifles after the caliber’s introduction in 1920. Man, what a rifle. The action is super-slick, and the finish of the wood and metal on this example is extraordinary. It was made in the 30’s I believe and some of the finest firearms of all manufacturers seem to have been manufactured during this era (skilled craftsmen vying to hold on to their jobs during the depression?). My grandfather used it to hunt whitetails in Michigan in the 40’s and 50’s, and then it sat largely unused as he embarked on African safaris and South American adventures for the rest of his life. I’m not much of a photographer but here goes:
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NICE!!! be very very very proud of that thing! I have wondered different times if there just might be a chance, I might be able to have one of my grandpa’s model 70s…
 
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Beautiful!! That is one great looking rifle for sure! :thumbup:

I still miss the 99F .308 my Dad gave me years ago. I had to sell it to pay the rent when I was in college. As much as it hurt to let it go it kept a roof over my head and kept me fed long enough to find a job and get back on my feet.

Again, that’s some amazing stuff there. :)

Stay safe.
 
Thanks Guys! It really is beautiful. I haven’t had it out in 15 years so I need to break it down and clean out the dried oil, etc. The figure of the walnut stock doesn’t show in the photos so I’ll try to clean it up and take some follow up pics. Really, what a rifle… .300 Savage ballistics come within 100 fps of modern .308 ammo. Just the thought of having my granddad’s deluxe engraved Savage, with premium figured walnut and engraved receiver, firing the flat-shooting .300 Savage out of a 90-year-old slick lever action with a Lyman Alaskan 4x scope… astounding. Almost too nice but my grandad would love it if I took it out next year into the woods of NH for a whitetail.
 
That's the best kept 99 I"ve ever seen...great rifle and a true family jewel. The .300 is a great cartridge as well....I've got a 99F that's my 'cross the bean field' rifle for deer here on our farm. While the trigger isn't as nice as I'd like (some creep and a bit heavy), the gun will group as well as my Sako Forester .308...and that's saying something. Both will do a inch at 100 without trouble. Best regards and thx for posting the beautiful rifle. Rod
 
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