The barrel is actually measured to the back of the receiver ring, so your barrel is 22". It's a first year production 99CD. The two holes near the front of the barrel are for the front sight. I posted a pic of the front sight in this post on July 1st. Savage replaced the serial number on the forearm, buttplate and buttstock about 1950 with an assembly code that is in on those 3 places plus on the lower left side of the lower tang. You have to remove the buttstock to see the assembly code. The butt pad should look like the one shown on page 104, figure 7-22. If you don't have a copy of my book post that you don't have it and I'll post a pic of the overall rifle. But if it is marked "Savage" who knows. "With Savage never say never".
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With Savage never say never.
For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you.
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