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I just acquired a 99 D in 303 Savage serial number 219324. This is significantly lower than Murray's range of 238,000 to 290,000 (approx.).
99 D are not very common in Canada. Does anyone else have a 99 D in this range?
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hey nice find .... pictures-- pictures !!!!
don't ever forget that Murray's book is a great resource but it ain't the law.. I have a few rifles that letter correctly but don't match up with the book .. never say never
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Bill, the 99-D was cataloged in 1922. Your 99 is too early for that. I think you have a 1899-A, take down Short Rifle.
Savage...never say "never".
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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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I just acquired a 99 D in 303 Savage serial number 219324. This is significantly lower than Murray's range of 238,000 to 290,000 (approx.).
99 D are not very common in Canada. Does anyone else have a 99 D in this range?
BillR hi Bill what is the mussel dia on that? D is one I don't have yet but have 2 Fs in the 313xxx-320xxx range with 22 in barrels with a .610-.613 mussel dia norm
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Bill, I think you have a 1899-A, take down Short Rifle. IMO a more desirable rifle than a D anyway. 
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Bill, I have a 1920 Savage 1899-A, short rifle takedown, SN 2247xx, in .303 savage, shotgun but stock,rocky mountain f&r sights. Very neat rifle. Would love to see pictures of yours. Where did you find it?
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The 99C & D are very nice rifles and are quite rare if you fine one with very good blueing you have something special!!
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the late mod 99 B are hard to come by up here as well. norm
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I have two short rifles as well, one solid and one TD/ The C and D have the rear sight closer to the receiver than the short rifles. Will try to take pictures tomorrow.
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The change to the rear sight happened at the end of WWI, not at the switch to the 99. The switch to the 99 was purely a catalogue listing change, as far as is known.
“ 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 took some photos but can not figure out the program on my new computer. Will find a ten year old to help!
BillR
The D came from Nova Scotia. Haven't measured barrel diameter as last gun I checked gave different measurements between horizontal and vertical attempts.
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"hi Bill what is the mussel dia on that?
D is one I don't have yet but have 2 Fs in the 313xxx-320xxx range with 22 in barrels with a .610-.613 mussel dia"
The 2 F's would have medium weight brls. The 1899-A Short Rifle/99C/99D all would have standard weight brls.
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