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I have wondered about the history of the 303 but have not had a successful search. My main question has been the last year of production, I have a T in 303 from 1937 which started my search. I have found when it started, how to reload it, and how good or bad people think it is but no end of production date. I thought I would ask the experts about the date and if anyone knows of any other rifle chambered for it. Thanks for any help.
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The 303 Savage cartridge was developed probably in 1893. It went on sale with the first Savage 1895's in late 1895 (public sales really were beginning of 1896). The last catalogued 99's in 303 Savage was in 1940, but 303's kept slipping out here and there up until 1946.
The 99T was made from 1935 to 1940, tho again.. a few more slipped out.
99T's in 303 Savage are very uncommon, and very collectible.
“ 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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...I don't think it was commercially chambered by any other manufacture.
Savage...never say "never". Rick...
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Sounds like a wonderful rifle.
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The 303 Savage cartridge was developed probably in 1893. It went on sale with the first Savage 1895's in late 1895 (public sales really were beginning of 1896). The last catalogued 99's in 303 Savage was in 1940, but 303's kept slipping out here and there up until 1946.
The 99T was made from 1935 to 1940, tho again.. a few more slipped out.
99T's in 303 Savage are very uncommon, and very collectible. I bet one of you more hardcore guys has it, but a phone ago I had downloaded a little article about Arthur Savage deer hunting (quite badly, btw) with a prototype in 1893 or 4. I have been unable to find it again through Google Fu.
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Thanks for the help, the first 99 t I owned was a 300,I was an idiot and sold it but I remember it had a serial of 42xxxxx. I wish I had known more about them in those days and yes I still kick myself when I think of that gun.
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must have been one of the last produced.
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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I was a kid in the 50's and you could go into a Western Auto and buy them for a very nominal price, I wish I had started buying them up back then, they are more valuable than the silver I been holding onto forever.
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