Only two models of 99 made in 1951, the 99EG with a schnabel tip on the forearm and the 1950's 99R with a fat and wide forearm with rounded end.
You'll like the EG, great rifles (which is why they sold SO many of them).
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The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”.
All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered.
Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at
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