Scored on a 99E

[aimhard]

I have always loved the Savage 99. I have old photos of my grandfather hunting with one out west in the 40's. That .300 rifle was stocked with a beautiful Fajen figured walnut, with a left hand cheek piece. After my uncles death I learned that all his gun collection including the 99 had been given away to his (new friend) during his last days, while suffering from dementia. Anyway, while looking for it I found a late model 99E series A .308 cal., in great shape at a good price. I would have preferred the old one from my family but, oh well. This gun has pressed checkering, lever safety, 22 in barrel, and serial #c430xxx. I'm guessing its a 1977 up, anyone know for sure?

[Happy]

I would say any savage 99 in good shape is a good investment . Some models probably will be worth more than others . Left unaltered and properly cared for you will have years of service , then again it should retain it's value.

[Wyo. Coyote Hunter]

  good find. 99's have suddenly become collectors items. my little .300 Sav. is a favorite. enjoy

[harrys]

I have a 99 made in 1936 in 250-3000 it shoots awesome,308 is a good caliber enjoy it.

[aimhard]

I still cant believe this, I located and purchased the families 99 I had been looking for. I was checking an auction site for a nicer stock for the 99e and there it was. I put in a bid and won it. It should be in Monday. The gun had somehow made it from Missouri to West Virginia then to New York.

[zoner]

congrats on locating the family heirloom....a wonderful story. Right now I own 5 rifles.One belonged to my grandfather...he gave it to me when i was 12 years old and i killed a 5 pt Penna whitetail with it the same day. Another rifle was given to me by my father in law...before that it belonged to my wife's grandfather. When i handle these guns in my mind i am back in the woods with those guys....a good place to be with some darn fine folks.....congrats on finding that rifle......Mike