9.5lb and gov't barrel match with what I saw in the newspaper articles, tho I interpreted the gov't barrel part to only mean the metal for the barrel was gotten from the same source as gov't barrels. I think Savage even mentions that in their catalog? The newspaper articles also mention that Arthur talked about reducing the weight by carving the stock down if they got the contract.
Was going to go thru the stuff I got from Jed, but hadn't got to it yet.
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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
www.savagelevers.com
