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Missed a 32-40 today #6901263 09/23/12 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman D docost99 OP Campfire Regular OP docost99 Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman but a friend got it. Pics coming. Let me know if I'm wrong, but I believe it's an 1899A Short Rifle with A engraving. 22" barrel, SN 1027xx. 1910? A few more coming, but you get the idea. Brian

Re: Missed a 32-40 today docost99 #6901317 09/23/12 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman D docost99 OP Campfire Regular OP docost99 Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman Brian

Re: Missed a 32-40 today docost99 #6901335 09/23/12 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,000 J Jericho Campfire Outfitter Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,000 Thanks for the cool pictures dc, if that gun could only talk.

Re: Missed a 32-40 today Jericho #6901347 09/23/12 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA Its not A engraving, that gun would be an A2 Special...it was an early offering from Savage. It is factory. Very cool!! Andrew

Re: Missed a 32-40 today lovemy99 #6901731 09/23/12 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,327 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,327 Va Yep: That one had to come home Brian Edit: 32-40 short rifle is on my short list. Not an easy gun to find. Last edited by 99guy; 09/23/12. "You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~

Re: Missed a 32-40 today 99guy #6901765 09/23/12 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 Very cool gun

Re: Missed a 32-40 today boltman #6901802 09/23/12 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman D docost99 OP Campfire Regular OP docost99 Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman Yes, I know. Not much I could do about it. I do know where is resides though! Brian

Re: Missed a 32-40 today docost99 #6901825 09/23/12 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 What's his security system like....

Re: Missed a 32-40 today boltman #6901999 09/23/12 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,742 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,742 Eastern Nebraska A2 engraving is nice. With the sanding and all, wonder if the barrel was cut or if it's a SR? Need a letter to be sure. “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

Re: Missed a 32-40 today Calhoun #6902199 09/23/12 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,327 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,327 Va Oh no, not the infamous sanded cheeks again. I just knew there was going to be at least one person who just wasn't going to be able to help themselves. Another $hit storm? Tune in at 11 "You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~

Re: Missed a 32-40 today 99guy #6902249 09/23/12 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,742 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,742 Eastern Nebraska It is what it is.. I'd be happy to have that in my safe, blued lever and sanding and all. Especially if the 22" barrel is right, and it looks right from what I can see. Gun's got character. “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

Re: Missed a 32-40 today Calhoun #6902254 09/23/12 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,686 Nebraska D diamondjim Campfire Outfitter diamondjim Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,686 Nebraska Originally Posted by Calhoun Gun's got character. Yup AND engraving.... I would love to have this one too... ____________________________________________________________ Dying gets closer every day Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival

Re: Missed a 32-40 today Calhoun #6902282 09/23/12 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,327 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,327 Va Originally Posted by Calhoun Gun's got character. Yep: I love it. First thing I would do is shoot a deer with it "You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass" ~Admiral Yamamoto~ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~

Re: Missed a 32-40 today 99guy #6902610 09/23/12 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA Originally Posted by 99guy Originally Posted by Calhoun Gun's got character. Yep: I love it. First thing I would do is shoot a deer with it I'd put a nut on that sear screw... then I'd go shoot it! Andrew

Re: Missed a 32-40 today lovemy99 #6903539 09/24/12 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,586 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,586 N E Kansas That's the Spring time version A2... no grapes yet. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: Missed a 32-40 today Rick99 #6903983 09/24/12 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,742 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,742 Eastern Nebraska It's got grapes.

Re: Missed a 32-40 today Calhoun #6906011 09/25/12 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee Skidrow Campfire Tracker Skidrow Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,288 Tennessee Oh ya sure. And now I'm gonna need glasses! Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie. I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind

Re: Missed a 32-40 today docost99 #11186104 05/14/16 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman D docost99 OP Campfire Regular OP docost99 Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman Update.... This one came home! Picked it up last night. Where can I find an "antiqued" sear nut? SN 1027xx. Brian

Re: Missed a 32-40 today docost99 #11186305 05/15/16 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,701 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering Campfire Ranger saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,701 Michigan, In , Boon Looks like you got it from your buddie! did he ever get a letter on this one? Lightfoot or Skidrow might be able to help you on the nut. Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: Missed a 32-40 today docost99 #11186367 05/15/16 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman D docost99 OP Campfire Regular OP docost99 Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,865 Coleman He didn't letter it,but I will. Brian