There is overlap in model names between the Murray created ones from the telegraph codes and the catalogued ones. This is why it's best to stick to "99" for rifles made from 1921 onwards.
An 1899B is a rifle with 26" octagon barrel and crescent buttplate. We're all going to wonder what you're talking about if you are referring to an 1921 99B - which is a rifle with 26" round barrel and octagon barrel. Or an 1899F, which is a solid frame saddle ring carbine - versus a 1921 99F which is a featherweight takedown. An 1899H is a featherweight model, the 99H is not a featherweight and it's a carbine style.
Free country, you can call them what ya like. Just expect confusion.
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