A 2nd version 250-3000 or an early 20's 99G in 250-3000. Fairly common, though that one looks nice. And whether it is common or not, they are very, very popular.

99G= as rare as any factory rifle built in the 20's is today. Not as common as several other models, but not truly rare either. Desirable caliber adds a little to its value, as does what looks to be its nice condition. If it's yours, you should be proud to own it.

Did someone polish off the "Savage" stamp from the top of the receiver ring? Could be a trick of the light.

Popular and desirable. If you got one these are common - if you are looking for one then they are rare.

Nice gun.
Is it for sale?

Thanks for the information. I thought I lost the first
question and sent another one. Sorry for the mixup.

Bill

Early post WWI rifles didn't have the Model 1899 marking on the receiver ring. If not marked it is more likely to be a 2nd version Model 250-3000.

Hey Rick

Is there a tread that describes the 2nd Model 250? This is

the first time that I've heard of such a thing. Are the

measurements the same as the Model 250-3000? Just wondering

how I can tell.

Thanks Bill

That time frame of Savage 99s are my favorite. Actually, 1910-1940 is the range I always look for. All the really good ones are in that block. They are just nice and fit right.

That one there is one of them.

RAS

Basically the same as the 250-3000 model listed in Murrays but without a perchbelly and without the cross-checked trigger.

...and before the other calibers were added to make it a Model G.

The model may be considered common by the folks here, but the condition isn't. I'd lay out some cabbage for a rifle in that shape.

I have one similar to this rifle, #2008XX but the "SAVAGE HI-PRESSURE STEEL" and "MODEL 1899" markings are ahead of the sight dovetail while the ".250-3000 SAVAGE" is behind it near the receiver. D.O.M. is 1918 or 1919. No perchbelly, no cross-checked trigger.

2nd variation.

I have a nice 1919 250/3000 ser. #2061xx, lettered, but it looks just like a G. it doesn't have a perchbelly and no cross checked trigger. All serial numbers match.

Yep, that's what a 2nd variation 250-3000 looks like. Just like a 99G, but it was still catalogued as a 250-3000 and they didn't produce any other chamberings in it at that time.

It looks like it has a Remington 701 rear sight, what would have been the correct Savage sight for these - would it have been the #15 Wind Gauge or possibly a very early version of the #20?

WOW!

I would think the sight should be the windgauge 15 or a flat top sporter. Surely, not what's there now.

Bills rifle is serial 2088xx. The highest serial Model 250-3000 I have is 205xxx (which is post WWI) and it has the #15 Wind Gauge as Mike stated.

Anyone with a higher serial 2nd version Model 250-3000 with original sights? 236xxxx is the start of the Model G.

I should have taken a better picture of the rear sight.

No markings on the top and it is three and a half inches

long. The rear of the sight is filed down so it is almost

flat with a very small V to sight through. No idea what it

originally looked like. I will have to look for a #15 when

I go to Tulsa. I sent away for a letter and will let

you all know what I get back.

Bill

This rifle serial number 2349xx letters as an 1899 250-3000. It has the flat top sporting sight. Rick verified that the sight is correct for a very late 1895 250-3000. It has the 1899 on the receiver ring and the "Savage Hi-Pressure Steel" and caliber just forward of the receiver ring.

I have 250-3000 209503 with the Windage rear sight.
BillR