All the 99C's had recoil pads starting in 1981 at about serial #D633026. The 99CD was the first production 99 to have a recoil pad. It was made from 1975 to 1983. Unless your rifle has a serial # above D633026 it's probably not a factory recoil pad. If the number is below that it's probably an aftermarket pad which greatly reduces the value of the rifle.
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