Savage Model 99 .250-3000 restore/value

[SBK]

I inherited a Savage Model 1899 .250-3000 in the 80's from my grandfather. I have put about 100 rouds throught the gun since I have had it. Unfortunately when I was 25 I thought the stock and forearm needed to be refinished (shame on me I wish i would have left it alone) and I sanded it down and resurfaced and refinished it. What is the approx. value and what can I do besides leave it alone to maintaint the value. From what I have read the .250 seem to be one of the rarer versions of the model 1899. I Won't get rid of it but how should I do to maintain the value of it.

 

[madcratebuilder]

In original condition a 90% 250-3000 well bring a strong $600 any day. Refinished, reduce that by a few hundred. Refinished or not, it's still great rifle.

 

[JShirley]

If it's just the stock, can't a replacement stock be found fairly cheaply (compared to the change in value)? In any case, these are terrific rifles, and it should serve you well.

Welcome!

John

 

[T.R.]

I'd go with a new stock instead of refinishing.

250-3000 was King of the deer/varmint cartridges for several decades. But then .243 hit the stores in 1950's along with a heavy marketing program. Eventually, 243 displaced the 250. Unfair but true.

I suggest stock up on ammo. Shareholders demand profits and producing ammo which is a slow seller does not make much sense. That's the world of business.

TR

 

[JShirley]

Stock's already been refinished. I was saying that he might be able to get most of the lost value back if he can find an original replacement stock.