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Savage 99T #19228339 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah I believe I have stumbled on to an unmolested 99T except it is missing the rear Lyman #6 leaf sight. I have searched for but no luck finding one. I was hoping someone might have a good source. Thanks in advance. Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228493 02/19/24 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,765 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,765 Eastern Nebraska 99T's didn't come with a rear leaf sight. They had a unique rear sight with a vertical groove/white line up the center. Hard to find, and pricey. What's the 99T chambered in? 300? “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

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228500 02/19/24 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,724 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,724 So. Kaleefornya The rear sight on a T is a Savage factory sight with no notch and a white line to line up with the front read bead sight. Where did you get info that it is a Lyman??

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228518 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah 300 cal. And I will have to go back in my searches to fine where it shows the leaf sight. Can you post a pick if the correct sight please? Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228555 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah Savage 99 .com has several pics of 99 sights that were used with the tang sight. Being uneducated about 99s I assumed (yes I know what assume usually means) that was what I should be looking for. Mine has a Lyman tang site but nothing, not even a blank in the barrel. Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228662 02/19/24 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,724 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,724 So. Kaleefornya This is a correct T sight.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228668 02/19/24 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,724 So. Kaleefornya L Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter Lightfoot Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,724 So. Kaleefornya Have you removed the butt plate to see if anything has been stuffed in stock bolt hole? Every once in a while people strike gold by looking in there.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228699 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah Thanks very much for that picture. I did remove the forend to check for the “T” but have not removed the butt plate, but I will. I’ll post results. Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228722 02/19/24 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,765 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,765 Eastern Nebraska To clarify on Lightfoot's picture.. it's sitting on a round object to raise it up. That round part isn't part of the sight. You probably caught that, just wanted to be sure. Catalog picture here. “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

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19228743 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah Thank you for the addition pictures. My front sight is the same you posted. Nothing in the butt plate except matching serial #s and another “T” stamped in the stock under the butt plate. Does the rear sight have a model designation or number? Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T Lightfoot #19229209 02/19/24 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,332 Likes: 1 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,332 Likes: 1 Va Originally Posted by Lightfoot This is a correct T sight. "Semi-buckhorn" I believe they called it. "You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19229457 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah Ok, thanks Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19229489 02/19/24 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,936 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,936 The red front dot may not be written in stone What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19229624 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah Mine does not have one and shows no evidence of ever being replaced. But….. Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19230186 02/19/24 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,053 Likes: 5 In the woods... RAS Campfire Outfitter RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,053 Likes: 5 In the woods... I have three Ts. None have the red dot. My buddy has three Ts as well, and all of his do. One of my Ts was missing a rear sight when purchased but I found one at a gun show for $25 about three years ago. Yes, a total score of a find. "...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19230605 02/20/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah I had a feeling this search might be measured in months or years but maybe I’ll get lucky, if I haven’t used it all up finding this rifle. Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19230612 02/20/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah A question I keep forgetting to ask. Does the sight fold down? Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19230624 02/20/24 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,765 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,765 Eastern Nebraska No, the 99T sight doesn't fold down. “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

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19230730 02/20/24 Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah O ostrick OP New Member OP ostrick New Member O Joined: Feb 2024 Posts: 20 South Central Utah I appreciate everyone's knowledge and their willingness to share it. Nothing that hasn’t been said before.

Re: Savage 99T ostrick #19231006 02/20/24 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,519 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,519 Wyoming we've discussed this before. we think some T's left the factory with different sights. Probably the production people didn't have the proper sight or sights when the rifle came down the production line and used what was available. 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]