December, 1953. This shows nicely why there are so many more Winchester's and Marlin's than Savage's out there. They were cheap guns. grin

Could get into a Marlin or Winchester for $69. Needed $109 to get a 99EG, $112 for a 99R, $128 for a 99RS.

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