Originally Posted by COLIN_JEFFERY
Hello Savage Group! Great to be here!! I have a question, I picked up another 99 chambered in 300. Serial# 5781## with lever code 23B so it was built in 1950. I believe its a Model EG however, when I stripped her down for a good cleaning , the metal butt plate, forearm and stock all have the serial number stamped on it with a FW stamped also on each part. Is it possible it's a Feather weight?? It is Not a take down model. Thanks in Advance! Colin


Welcome Colin
If your gun has any of the following it is not a 1950’s 99F
- Schnabel forend
- 24 in. barrel
- Savage Model 99 located on top of the receiver ring


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