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I wandered into a small gunshop in a far flung corner of this land and happened to find an 1899 in their collection of used guns for sale. I gave it a look over and only recall the following details... didn't think it appropriate to snap pics in the shop...
DOM seems to be 1911 (serial# 1122XX)
Did not inspect or measure the barrel, sights were basic leaf style.
Forearm was an original slim Schnabel style, butt-stock was flawless - looked like a replacement.
It was drilled for a scope. Has a bronze rotor in the magazine.
Overall it was nice enough, but didn't strike me as a highly desirable collector given the D&T and new buttstock. I am not a fan of shooting the 30/30, but I may just pick it up and pass it on anyway...
Should this gun be of interest or is it a 'least desirable' model?
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Buy it and shoot it- you may change your mind about the .30-30.
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No collector value at all from what you describe, but might be a fun range gun or hunting run.
“ The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
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Might be the best truck gun ever
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rear stock should be a perch belly , was barrel round or octagnal?. what % blue, saddle ring or not ?????????
need more info
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I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
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No, but I expect there was a price.
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No, but I expect there was a price. OOPS, my bad. I was reading that without my glasses. Thought it said no pic. I'd like to see a price too, kinda makes a difference when trying to decide to buy or not, Joe.
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Makes ALL the difference. $299 and it would go home with me. $1299 and it would continue to gather dust on the gun store rack.
Neither situation would surprise me around here.
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Sorry I have been hunting and moving house...
The barrel was round, not Octo, bluing was original, nice aged patina with wear marks on the edges of handling areas. I don't recall if it was a perch belly. As above the butt stock was too unmarked to be original and not quite a match to the fore arm.
Price was $500 cdn.
I will ask if they can take a few pics for me.
Did some reading on 30/30 cal, and it is not as bad as I recall with some of the more modern factory ammo. It should do quite well with 170 gr NP's.
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I asked the owner to send me a few pictures... Thoughts? Worth $500? Savage 1899
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Not even close. D&T, non original sights, oddball butt. Let it be.
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If you're looking for a good old knockaround gun, it'll serve the purpose- if it has nice bore. It is trying hard to be rated as even a "shooter grade" though. I feel such guns have a place in life, but not at that price. Not knowing what the exchange rate is, I wouldn't feel comfy in spending over $3-350 American, and then only if I have a couple of beers in me and I was feeling generous.
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thanks for the advice I'll keep saving for another EJ
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Sorry I have been hunting and moving house...
The barrel was round, not Octo, bluing was original, nice aged patina with wear marks on the edges of handling areas. I don't recall if it was a perch belly. As above the butt stock was too unmarked to be original and not quite a match to the fore arm.
Price was $500 cdn.
I will ask if they can take a few pics for me.
Did some reading on 30/30 cal, and it is not as bad as I recall with some of the more modern factory ammo. It should do quite well with 170 gr NP's. if your not interested go on to my stuff on top of page and send me the info shop name and phone no , thank you
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If you're looking for a good old knockaround gun, it'll serve the purpose- if it has nice bore. It is trying hard to be rated as even a "shooter grade" though. I feel such guns have a place in life, but not at that price. Not knowing what the exchange rate is, I wouldn't feel comfy in spending over $3-350 American, and then only if I have a couple of beers in me and I was feeling generous. +1 Very well said
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You can always cut the barrel down to 16" and make a awesome walking around gun. This one was sitting on the shelf at my gunship before I bought it. Always loved the marlin spikehorn and winchester trapper models so I wanted a 99 in one. At 100 yards I can shoot half dollars and apples First blood with it.
You've got to hand it to a blind prostitute
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You can always cut the barrel down to 16" and make a awesome walking around gun. This one was sitting on the shelf at my gunship before I bought it. Always loved the marlin spikehorn and winchester trapper models so I wanted a 99 in one. At 100 yards I can shoot half dollars and apples First blood with it. I believe it's a 18 " min up here and you might as well grab an F or H which i have. norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
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Mine was is a H it was so pitted that there no collector value left. And after sitting for a year it was meant to be mine. One of my favorite guns I own
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