Blued lever probably indicates a reblued rifle.

A 99F will say 99F on the barrel - but it won't have a 24" barrel so we can eliminate that. A 99EG has a thin forearm with schabel tip. A 99R has a heavy and wide forearm with rounded end. Only models made that year.

For $475, you probably did just fine. Won't have much collector interest if it's been reblued, but value is right for a good hunting rifle.


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