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Had to go out of state to a wedding. Brought this guy back. 1912 in 303 Savage. The rat pack is slowly getting less ratty.
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Beautiful rifle! Is it a TD Short Rifle with special order pistol grip? BillR
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Yep, takedown and pistol grip, smooth buttplate. All numbers match.
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Looks like you need to travel more....
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Now you're talking, Rory! I love it. If you ever get tired of it...
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Had to go out of state to a wedding. Brought this guy back. 1912 in 303 Savage. The rat pack is slowly getting less ratty. Now you're talking. Congratulations.
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Were did you find that? Nice rifle. You don't see many optional pistol grips in that era.
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Now you're talking, Rory! I love it. If you ever get tired of it... I shared a few cell phone pics with a couple guys yesterday. You're about 3rd in line. Not flawless, but given it's 104 years old I'm thrilled. Thin chip gone from top of buttplate, couple of small tang cracks starting. Honest, high quality gun. Think I'm gonna have to sell a couple of others off now, tho.
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Nice! How'd ya' trip over it??
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Was that the one at Cabela's in Rapid City? If it is, I was was looking hard at it! Your gain my lose. Again nice rifle.
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Nice! How'd ya' trip over it?? Actually I'd been looking at it online for a few months. Cabela's had it, but their pics weren't great and price was a bit much to take a risk on it. Stopped by and picked it up and said, "Oh My...". Wife and the boys even oohed and aahed and said it was "pretty". Was that the one at Cabela's in Rapid City? If it is, I was was looking hard at it! Your gain my lose. Again nice rifle. Yep.. I think a number of folks were looking at it.
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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
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Really nice find Rory....I agree with your wife and boys. It" pretty...
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Once again you proved yourself a man of refinement and good taste!
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That's a dandy! Just have to cut back on cost of wedding presents and a couple fewer drinks and its paid for.....
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Nice one !!
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That's a nice one to have, congrats!
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wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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When are you taking it hunting? Looks like it's been resting too long, Joe.
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