Long time lurker, first time poster here. I'm hoping to tap into this vast well of Savage knowledge to determine what variant my 1971 Model 99 could be, being that there are no model markings other than "Model 99". I suspect it's a 99E, but it seems to have features that should be on other variants, namely the cartridge counter, aluminum buttplate, and fold down rear sight dovetailed into the barrel. I've searched this forum (as well as other Savage sites) high and low, yet have been unable to find info to make a definite determination. It's a 22" barrel in 243 Win.
