When I first bought my 99 and got on this forum a few weeks ago, some of you asked for pictures. I finally got on photobucket and here are some pictures:

http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/novitch4Golden28ga/library/

I think it is an EG from 1946 or 1947 based on the serial number. 5164xx. Is that correct? I believe the front sight is a Lyman 17a. Do any of you know what type of tang sight it has? Also, about what vintage are theses sights?

Nice looking rifle!

I believe the sight is a Lyman 56.

Fine looking rifle.

Yes. It's a Lyman 56 and a nice looking 99.

Good looking rig!!

That's a great start to a long and happy obsession Golden28!!

I had that same sight set-up on a 99 in 358. The "ghost-ring" effect, of both sights using circles to sight through, made for very quick and consistent sight picture acquisition. Great for close woods work!

A classy rig for sure........

I bought the gun for still hunting here in the Northwoods of northern WI so I'm glad to here good reports about the sights. One of the things that jumped out at me the first time I picked the rifle up was how quickly I could acquire the target.

Why is it you get obsessed with these 99's? I'm already thinking about my next one, Should it be a 300 Savage or 303 Savage?

Also, is my rifle an EG?

Thanks.

...another one bites the dust! Happy collecting!

dave

The Lyman 17A is still made, as well as its inserts. An excellent front sight to use in conjunction with the receiver sight when seeking fine accuracy at the range. Should you take the rifle hunting, you might wish to swap that sight out for a simple bead front sight.

Yes, it is an EG. Nice looking specimen too.

1948 EG

Look for rifles with condition and original. Probably the easiest to find will be another EG but in .300 Sav.

You're off to a good start. Someone will be here to help with the question anytime you need. Buy a book or two and learn before you spend your money.

You might need a copy of my book, "A Collector's Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle and its Predecessors the Model 1895 and 1899". I'm running a Christmas special for $56.99 which includes shipping. I sign, number and inscribe to the book to the buyer or however the buyer would like it inscribed, like as a Christmas present. See the link below for details of the book, where to send the payment, etc. David

This is a great book, and it'll save You money by not trusting google misinformation.

There is a lot of misinformation out there on 99's. I wrote my book from info provided to me by many Savage experts and personal observation and ignored what was already written. David

I'm wondering what the original front and rear sights on this rifle looked like. Does anyone have a picture of a similar rifle with original sights?

BUY A BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blackened brass front shown on page 68 and semi-buckhorn rear shown on page 88 of my book. The sight on page 88 is actually on an early 99F but is the same used on the 99EG's. David

David, thanks for those page references. My wife is getting me a copy of your book for Christmas.

Here is the picture of your 99 250.

Is the top of the receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts?

You're welcome. Hope you enjoy the book. David

You have a VERY smart wife................... Money well spent. If I were you, I'd also attempt purchasing the Doug Murray book.

No, the receiver of my rifle is not drilled or tapped. About a year ago I had a chance to purchase a 99 250 in similar condition but it had been drilled and tapped and had a weaver scope. This was not factory tapped, the model 99 stamp on top of the receiver was covered, which I thought should decrease value of the gun. But the price was $1450 firm. I'm glad I was patient and got mine for several hundred less.

By the way, what year did Savage start to factory drill/tap the rifles? I know, it's probably in the book 😀

They started D&T'ing the EG's at 750xxx range. Also a group in the 725xxx to 735xxx range and a few scattered earlier ones.

It's a good thing you didn't buy that D&T'd 250. I don't buy Bubbaed rifles now that I know better. The D&T probably made it worth about half the asking price.
The catalogs didn't carry the 99R until about 1950. I think they were produced earlier. I have one made in 1950 that is factory D&T'd. It's the earliest post WWII 99R I've seen but it is possible that they were produced earlier and were D&T'd. The 99F was introduced about late 1954/early 1955 and was D&T'd. This is probably when factory D&T'd EG's started appearing. Incidentally there are a few EG's that have the Savage 99 marking on the left side of the receiver that are not factory D&T'd. Go figure. David

The 99F 358 I got back in the mid 60's was factory D&T.

I wanted a scope on it as we hunted bucks in Vt where a 3" antler was required. You could see them easier behind the ear with a scope. I used a Lyman 4X then.