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I did a little horse trading for another 1899B in .303 today. This one dates to 1906. It is almost as good as my first one but I believe the front sight is wrong. Here are a couple of pictures for now. I may order a Lightfoot mount for this one. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u455/coondawg007/IMG_7123.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u455/coondawg007/IMG_7122.jpg)
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Nice! Can't see the sight well enough to judge?
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Crud.. Photobucket has massively screwed up their web site. Can't even go there to view a full sized, pic, Chrome just locks up on the ads. Nice looking 1899, tho the extra metal showing above the lever might indicate a stock refinish at some point. Love the octagons and half-octagons, just classy guns!
“ 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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I will take the wood off this afternoon to see if it matches. It doesn't have a silver blade front sight like my other one.
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There were special order sights available for about $1. Just because it's not the rocky mountain doesn't mean it's not right. Look for brand names or numbers on the front and rear sights.
“ 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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That front sight was used from late '50s to the end of production.
So, it's a Savage 99 sight but not the right era at all. A #34 is about .445" overall height.
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Thanks for the info Lightfoot. I'm thinking I may scope this one before deer season. So I will be getting in contact with you here pretty soon. I wonder what scope would look halfway right sitting on a 1899B?
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[quote=coondawg I wonder what scope would look halfway right sitting on a 1899B?
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Malcolm comes to mind, as well as Stevens. Possibly a couple of very early German scopes and the Winchester A5 (but that one would've been around late during the 1899B run).
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I wonder what scope would look halfway right sitting on a 1899B?
I'd go with this one. In see through mounts of course....
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LOL. Maybe on my 6.5 Ruger PR.
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