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hey guys, this is my first post here. i just bought a model 99 chambered in .250-3000, sn 624xxx the blueing is at 75 percent and the checkered stock is almost pristine about 90 percent. its has a weaver scope with stith mounts. i paid $250 dollars for it. i dont think its collectable but did imake a decent buy?
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You got a great deal...the mounts alone are worth $250... Sounds like you got an EG. Schnoble fore end? Made in 1951 or 52..There should be 2 numbers and a letter in an oval on the front of the lever boss. If you can make out the letter then we can tell you when it was made. It should be a C or a D. Welcome to the forum/addiction. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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haha thanks. the problem is i didnt notice if it has a schoble fore end or not. i will be able to get a better look at it next saturday. dang 10 day waiting period.
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dang 10 day waiting period. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> What state/country are you from?
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contra costa county, tree-hugga-fornia. i hate cali.
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You got a steal! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Good find, and good luck with it.
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ok just picked up another 99 from the same gunsmith. the s/n is 671xxx and i think the boss code is 19d (could be 19b or 19f). it has a pistol grip and schnoble forend with checkering.the problems are: the blueing is at 40 percent, the casehardening is at 25 percent, the stock is at 60 percent and it has been d&t'ed for a sling and weaver mounts. it has a weaver marksman 1"x4x on it. i bought it for 120 dollars. you think it will make a good shooter? i think it may be a 99eg.
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It may make a fine shooter. At $120 you don't have to worry you could part it out and come out just fine. Bore condition which you didnot indicate may be most critical.
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the bore looks perfect. and the shop said he test fired it a few times and it did great.
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oops its chambered also in .250-3000.
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When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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Is he a good gunsmith? If he prices his work like he prices his rifles he has to be the cheapest smith in the USA! Sure doesn't know the value of a 99.
Savage...never say "never".
Rick...
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Especially an EG in 250!!! Nice find and for only $120. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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lets just say, he gives me pretty darn good deals on 99's! what year you think this thing was made.
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671XXX would be a 1952. I've got a couple in my data that have the same date code, it's 19D. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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