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How did I do for $150. #9321507 11/08/14
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 12 Quebec Caada I iceman610 OP New Member
OP iceman610 New Member I Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 12 Quebec Caada	Hello all. New here but not to levers. I was at a local gun shop and he showed me a model 99. Straight lever, 20" barrel, forearm wood serial and butt plate serial match the rifle,(3719xx)bore is bright and sharp rifling. Caliber 303 Savage. Sling had hook type swivels ala Winchester 94. Included a box of Imperial ammo. Now the bad holes in forearm and stock where eyes were installed. It has been dropped at one time on the butt plate and chipped the toe of the stock and split it. Removed the forearm and cleaned out the spruce needles and found the letter T stamped in the face of the receiver. What do I have and it value?

GB1

Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9321533 11/08/14
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,156 Arkansas SmokeEater2 Campfire Regular
SmokeEater2 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,156 Arkansas	Wow! I've been looking for an affordable .303 for a long time and you found one for 150 bucks? Congratulations on the find! One of the many knowledgeable Savage guys will be able to tell you all about your new rifle.

Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9321539 11/08/14
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,042 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID. deerstalker Campfire Outfitter
deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,042 Likes: 1 North of Bonners Ferry ID.	the real experts will be along to educate you but as to the price I will give you 200 for it! the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: How did I do for $150. deerstalker #9321553 11/08/14
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OP iceman610 New Member I Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 12 Quebec Caada	Deerstalker I bet you would give me $200. Don't forget that was $150 Canadian lol. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet keep it and try and fix the stock get some brass and reload for it or just sell it off. The more I play with it the more I like it. I have a 99F in 300 that I really like (my second one) you can never have too many levers you know.

Re: How did I do for $150. deerstalker #9321574 11/08/14
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 194 camarillo, ca. S SomisSteve Campfire Member
SomisSteve Campfire Member S Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 194 camarillo, ca.	I think what you have is a Savage 99T that some one changed the butt stock and lever to straight grip. Check the fore stock and see if the serial number matches the one in front of the lever boss. Also remove the butt plate and see if if it has a serial number. I don't think it will match the rifle serial number. Hope this is of some help. Steve

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Re: How did I do for $150. SomisSteve #9321585 11/08/14
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OP iceman610 New Member I Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 12 Quebec Caada	Both the fore stock and the butt plate numbers match the rifle serial number. Can a straight lever simply be swapped out on a rifle with a curved lever originally? Of course the stock would have to be changed also.

Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9321595 11/08/14
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brucebruce Campfire Member B Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 366 Ticonderoga NY	you did good no matter what anyone says. For a $150 bucks you can fix it up .leave at as it is or sell it for a profit

Re: How did I do for $150. brucebruce #9321725 11/08/14
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oldtimer303 Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,195 missouri	Nice score, even though stock and lever are not matching. GW If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. MACHIAVELLI

Re: How did I do for $150. oldtimer303 #9321749 11/08/14
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olgrouser Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,000 ON & NB	Congrats. It's the best buck and a half you'll spend this week! "Rhetoric is no substitute for reality." -Thomas Sowell

Re: How did I do for $150. olgrouser #9322247 11/09/14
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,901 10 miles north of Dayton, Ohio R Ron_T Campfire Tracker
Ron_T Campfire Tracker R Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,901 10 miles north of Dayton, Ohio	Where's your MASK and your GUN???? You "stole" that rifle !~!~! Congrats...! It's smart to hang around old guys 'cause they know lotsa stuff...

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Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9322771 11/09/14
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,891 Illinois 1899sav Campfire Outfitter
1899sav Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,891 Illinois	NICE T ya Got Ya Done Great �Can we move this along?" a bored voice stated. "I have places to be and people to shag."

Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9322866 11/09/14
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,693 BC transplant to n alberta And... norm99 Campfire Outfitter
norm99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,693 BC transplant to n alberta And...	Originally Posted by iceman610 Both the fore stock and the butt plate numbers match the rifle serial number. Can a straight lever simply be swapped out on a rifle with a curved lever originally? Of course the stock would have to be changed also. Iceman welcome to the fire. not a bad find at all , if you want to unload it as a good canuck fellow citizen i'll take it off your hands. probably previous owner busted the original butt stock [fell on it or ?? and rather than lots of coin to replace picked up the straight stock and his friendly gunsmith had a straight lever to replace curved lever but as it is probably a good shooter. I am serious if you do sell it I would like to have first refusal or do a trade , lots of levers in the safe. norm There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky

Re: How did I do for $150. norm99 #9322957 11/09/14
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OP iceman610 New Member I Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 12 Quebec Caada	Norm99 I'll keep you in mind and let you know once I decide. I'd like to shoot it but the ammo is like gold.

Re: How did I do for $150. norm99 #9322973 11/09/14
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wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,518 Wyoming	You need to get together with the guy who bought a 99F with a curved lever and a checkered pistol grip buttstock at the auction in Buffalo, Wy last weekend. You really made out on the price for your rifle. He paid about three times what the F is worth. I don't know who bought or I'd try to get you guys together. Probably best to leave your rifle alone anyway. David 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]

Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9325247 11/10/14
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Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,300 Likes: 9 Oregon	Get a good photo of the rear sight. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: How did I do for $150. Fireball2 #9330352 11/12/14
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OP iceman610 New Member I Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 12 Quebec Caada	Norm99 pm sent

Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9339711 11/15/14
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger
Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida	Bon jour! Good deal for the money. The sling swivels and studs may bring 150. The forestock perhaps another 150. Barreled action should fetcth 2-300. Stock and buttplate anther 50. When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.

Re: How did I do for $150. Jed 1899 #9339985 11/15/14
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter
lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA	Originally Posted by Jed 1899 Bon jour! Good deal for the money. The sling swivels and studs may bring 150. The forestock perhaps another 150. Barreled action should fetcth 2-300. Stock and buttplate anther 50. Don't forget the sights if they are legit T sights! Another couple hundred bucks! Andrew

Re: How did I do for $150. lovemy99 #9340277 11/16/14
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OP iceman610 New Member I Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 12 Quebec Caada	sorry for delay in adding photo of sight. I've been chasing deer with my muzzle loader. (I got a nice doe)here are photos of the rear sight, the front is a standard white bead,doesn't look original

Re: How did I do for $150. iceman610 #9340294 11/16/14
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger
Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida	Thats an original sight for the T....another 100.(plus) 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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