While I was negotiating a trade for a powered parachute of all things, one thing led to another and the fellow let me look through his gun safes. One rifle I pulled out was a 99 EG in 250-3000, style 3, serial number around 700k IIRC.
The wood was about 97% and the metal finish was as good if not better. It also had a vintage Lyman tang mounted peep… BUT - it was non factory d&t’d for a scope and had sling swivels in the stock 😩
I could have brought it home for $700, I offered $500 thinking it would make for a good looking shooter. I believe he would’ve met me in the middle… but I passed.
I think I made the right choice with passing at $700 - but I sure hate leaving 99s behind.
