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Yes, its the pig rifle,pig gun that LRF built.

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Marlin as "common folk." Those early color case hardened 1893s and 1894s are some pretty damn nice rifles. But come to think of it, there's nothing wrong with common folk and the tools they use. I resemble that more than the rich folk. Thanks for putting up the pictures.


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Any chance we could see a few pictures of it?


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Chris, heres a few pictures of the marlin ,Ulrich engraved,circassian walnut ,if you want pig gun pictures i will have to bribe my wife,shes the photographer.

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And she's a good one. Some of her pics are in my book.


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Originally Posted by Loggah
Savage grade "B" checkering,flame style. Rory,i dont have a 1899C with "B' checkering :),what caliber is your rifle in?

It's in 303, has B engraving also and what appears to be factory 24" barrel. Probably a year or so too early to be a catalogued Leader Grade, but same options plus the 24" barrel.

And no.. It's not for sale. grin


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Rory, I was just curious,most of the special order early guns were in 303 !! I already spent my mad money for a some time,probably most of the year ! laugh

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Well Cheryl took some pictures of the "PIG GUN" that forum member LRF built, it started life as a 99f in 30-30, It was redone with a half octagon barrel in 30-30, savage never made any takedown rifles with a octagon,half octagon barrel.beautiful wood and checkering,engraved with french grayed receiver. Don

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Those pigs should be wearing top hats and tails cause that is one classy PIG GUN! The man does have talent.

Thanks, Cheryl. smile

"...most of the special order early guns were in 303 !!"
Savage was the only one offering the .303 round and without charging a premium over the .30-30 or one of those other obsolescent black powder Winchester rounds. wink

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To All,

It is my OPINION that even most of the folks who are "unimpressed with" or even "despise" Savage's products, like the Model 99 in all of its forms. = At least in 6 decades of hunting I've NOT met anyone who doesn't like the 99.

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Thanks Don
The rifle is very special , please thank Cheryl.

I remember a story that only one 1899 with a take down barrel was factory made but sometimes my memberer is not always spot on.

I think LRF gave his French gray recipe here as well?

Mud season and cabin fever are the worste.

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That is NO Pig of a rifle!!


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Don have you seen any other examples of this curved back lever and Marlin S-grip? This is a new detail i never saw before.

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Ya, winter doldrums and mud season crazy,i didn't figure to many here would get upset looking at photos,even a few off brands. grin and the pig gun is a work of art !To be truthfull i never looked at all the levers that close, i believe thats a late marlin style pistol grip rifle .

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Keep em comeing Don! I think my finger prints were on some of them rifles at one time! laugh

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John, So those are your fingerprints!!! grin i thought it was some odd style of impressed checkering !!!!!! grin laugh

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Id bet that Iv handled 3/4 or more of your guns grin even got to Shoot a Few! I feel Lucky to be able to call you my Friend! grin

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My "F" engraved 1899 lettered as having been first produced in 30-30 but was later changed to .303 during the 5 years it was at the factory. It was manufactured in 1901, shipped in 1906.


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David, They probably kept it around as a display rifle. Don

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Thinking out loud I wonder if the SN of your F would coincide with the 30 sav (30-30) markings? If so maybe that was why it was changed?


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