Originally Posted by Sergio

I would like to find out what model 99 I have and when was it made. the boss code is hard to make out the rifle has a 22 inch barrel, gold trigger, montecarlo stock and jeweled finish bolt.
Serial Number 10229xx

Thank you,
Sergio

Since you have the buttstock off, you can see the date code is also stamped on the left side of the receiver above the lever, left of the "A". Bit small, but looks like an M (1961) to me, which matches the serial number.

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