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I don't think people necessarily dislike the tang safety feature, they dislike what it represents which is the 1960 downgrade in quality manufacturing.
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Yeah the tang should have been original equipment on all 99's. Better for the lefty, super convenient for anyone used to bird guns. Not quite as nice when you've got the scope on top though.
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Rick, those of us who aren't moderators can't edit posts over 24 hours old.
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This has been an interesting post. There are many criteria for the term "desirability". It is first and foremost what appeals to a particular individual. This is whether it's the most collectible or the most pleasing to look at or has the best workmanship or is the most efficient hunting tool or is the best value for the money or whatever appeals to that individual. Differences of opinion are what make this forum and life in general interesting. Keep up the good work, guys! Just my opinion, David
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Revised - Based on the above, here's how I see it:
Least desirable calibers: .300 depending on model - maybe/maybe not .303 maybe/maybe not .243 depending on year .22 HP
Least desirable models: 99E post-million 99C post-million Anything post war - maybe/maybe not 99R - 1950s version, maybe/maybe not
Least desirable characteristics:
Factory - Monte Carlo stocks Non-checkered stocks Pressed checkering No "cheeks" on butt-stock Gold trigger Clip magazine Tang safety - maybe/maybe not
Non-Factory - Gunsmith D&T Side mount scope Added recoil pad Cut down stock Cut-down barrel Cracked stock Grey rats Anything over priced The one that Calhoun can't afford The one that Longbeardking doesn't have, but will want when he sees it The one I have that Joe Martin wants
Thanks wyo1895!
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how bout when you get a cut barrel, changed sights cracked stock or chips out of it , common model with as unresonable price ,, seams to be more of these around as we gather up the better condition guns .
I find myself buying more older ones just because they are available at a resonable price .
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Change that 99R to "1950's 99R".
Nothing undesirable at all about the 1930's 99R.
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I guess you get to look the seller square in the eye and tell him in no uncertain words that he's full of crap!
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We don't need no stinking R's. Yeah what's all the fascination with that big nose sister.
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I think the 50s 99R must have been Savages response to the Model 70. I (stupidly) passed on a nice 50s R in .250 that weighed in at something short of a Sherman tank. I couldn't figure out where the extra beef came from. On the other hand one of my prized possessions is a very nice circa-1933 R. And it doesn't seem any heavier than a 50s vintage EG.
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I don't understand it but I hated the 300 R and really like the feel of the 250. Extra weight on the barrel I guess. Sure is a shooter.
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Love the pre war R's. But I would cave in for a 50's R in 358 win. GW
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I'm that way with post war 99Fs IN .358. But to me that caliber is forged from unobtainium!
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Got tired of ripping my leather straps on the scabbard with tem stinking R s. Just kidding.
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Wow, the Rs are getting a lot of comment. Even if it is just kidding. I'm beginning to think that they deserve their own special category. Ya know, something like you either love them or hate them, or you love to hate them, or maybe you hate to love them; I dunno?
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OK,you guys just had to keep pushing my buttons. Here's my big ole clunky 1950 vintage 99R that I dragged all over Newfoundland until this poor innocent little caribou made a fatal mistake. Granted I like tomato stakes better than R's but I sure like R's too.
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Best lookin R I've ever seen!
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How many extra dogs did they have to add 2 the sled team to drag that R 4 u ?
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The R stands in a class of its own. I wouldn't pass on one (or I should say another one) if the condition and price were right.
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