What a gorgeous and unique 99, with high condition to boot!
I think the hunt to find, patience in pursuit, length of time anticipating, and the potential ups and downs of a negotiation (especially when it ends up working out for you) all add in to make a gun like this that much more appealing… not to say if you found it on a gun store rack and just paid the price - it wouldn’t be just as remarkable to possess!
Congratulations, that is a rifle most would/should consider the paramount of a collection. Savage AND otherwise!
