My Dad’s Savage: serial number C3890XX .308 24 inch octagon barrel checkered grip & forearm top tang safety removable magazine/clip with push button on side of receiver
Two questions:
1). I can’t find the model # anywhere on the gun (did not take apart) thinking it is a 99C or 99DL..... any idea?
2). Any insights/knowledge into the octagon barrel..... limited edition in 1977, perhaps?
Thank you!
Welcome to the campfire!
Your dad's rifle is one of a small set of uncatalogued 99C rifles that were made with leftover octagon barrels from the 75th Anniversary Model 1895 rifles. By serial number, your rifle dates to February, 1977. Not many of them around.
“The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
