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odds and ends savages #12689287 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Heres a few random savage pictures for those that just like savage pictures !!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689299 03/03/18 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska D diamondjim Campfire Outfitter diamondjim Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,685 Nebraska We all know there's more......don't stop now...... Thanks for the pictures. This never gets old. ____________________________________________________________ Dying gets closer every day Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689334 03/03/18 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 Don what rifle was the one that came from griffin and Howe? What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: odds and ends savages diamondjim #12689335 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Those pictures were taken 5 or 6 years ago, just some i had saved in my pbase acct. i figured some would like to check them out. The G+H rifle isn't in there,and i no longer own it,it went to Vermont ! Last edited by Loggah; 03/03/18.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689414 03/03/18 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 778 Iron County Wisconsin S Savageupnorth Campfire Regular Savageupnorth Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 778 Iron County Wisconsin Always nice to have great scenery to look at! Thanks. Bruce

Re: odds and ends savages Savageupnorth #12689500 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Heres a few more

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689584 03/03/18 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,274 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,274 Oregon No wonder we can't find any of the good ones out west! Beauty eh? _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689627 03/03/18 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,046 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,046 L.I. N.Y. Nice Don!!!......but don't let them too close to the Marlins.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689636 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming Don, Do you think the guy in Vermont will let me photograph the G&H rifle for my next book? There has been some beautiful work done on Savages aftermarket and I want to include some of them. Great pics. David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689705 03/03/18 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076 G gregintenn Campfire Ranger gregintenn Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076 WOW!!!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689754 03/03/18 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,292 Northern California S S99VG Campfire Tracker S99VG Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,292 Northern California Drool "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." John Stapp - "Stapp's Law" "Klaatu barada nikto"

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689823 03/03/18 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,046 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,046 L.I. N.Y. Griffin & Howe https://stevebarnettfineguns.com/gr...own-3-barrel-set-300-savage-250-3000-410

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12689944 03/03/18 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,916 Dearborn, Mich. O oldotter Campfire Regular oldotter Campfire Regular O Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,916 Dearborn, Mich. Always a pleasure to view Savages in quantity....and Quality. Thanks for posting. "Its easier to fool people......Than convince them that they have been fooled." Mark Twain

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690193 03/03/18 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 652 B BLR358WIN Campfire Regular BLR358WIN Campfire Regular B Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 652 Beautiful rifles, TY!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690283 03/03/18 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,039 North of Bonners Ferry ID. deerstalker Campfire Outfitter deerstalker Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 14,039 North of Bonners Ferry ID. porn! the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: odds and ends savages deerstalker #12690521 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire David, I have no idea,hes a dairy farmer and only takes one or two days off a year !!!!!! got to take care of those cows !! been pretty boring here mud season came early, playing guns and watching snow melt.Don

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690526 03/03/18 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Maple season going to be starting up soon? Love the 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

Re: odds and ends savages Calhoun #12690560 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Rory, Not sugaring this year,had enough syrup left over for another year,and my trees are not that big in diameter ,so its good to give them a rest once in a while. Don

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690593 03/03/18 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 778 Iron County Wisconsin S Savageupnorth Campfire Regular Savageupnorth Campfire Regular S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 778 Iron County Wisconsin I have friends who tapped trees 3 days ago. Most are still waiting until after early week snow/cold. Then its on! Bruce

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690594 03/03/18 Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY J JeffG Campfire Tracker JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY Wow Don, Your first series of pictures would be a treasure trove for anyone researching 1899's with the Marlin S-grips!! Thanks for sharing! "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690598 03/03/18 Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY J JeffG Campfire Tracker JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY That G&H rifle is the king of franked-up 99's for sure! "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: odds and ends savages JeffG #12690654 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire The Savages sit pretty close to the Marlins,but then again they are closely related ! I only let them get close to the 1881 deluxe marlin in 32-40,dont want them to hang out with the common folk !!!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690687 03/03/18 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 92 SE, WI 5 5savage Campfire Greenhorn 5savage Campfire Greenhorn 5 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 92 SE, WI So that's where all the old Marlins are! Nice collection.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690725 03/03/18 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Originally Posted by Loggah Rory, Not sugaring this year,had enough syrup left over for another year,and my trees are not that big in diameter ,so its good to give them a rest once in a while. Don A rest for you occasionally probably isn't a bad thing either. “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: odds and ends savages Loggah #12690744 03/03/18 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,324 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,324 Va Don: Nice stable of Marlins there. Don't suppose you know where there are any Winchesters? "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: odds and ends savages 99guy #12690790 03/03/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Just around the corner !! being mostly lever guns thay are all related, even winchesters!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691091 03/03/18 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,497 Victoria, Australia J johno Campfire Regular johno Campfire Regular J Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,497 Victoria, Australia Ha gotcha Don, not a Martini lever among them (wink) Johno

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691236 03/03/18 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,324 Va 9 99guy Campfire Outfitter 99guy Campfire Outfitter 9 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9,324 Va I thought you might know where there were a couple of Winchesters. That is a crazy awesome collection of historical firearms. Thanks for posting those pics Don. Pure porn. "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: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691336 03/03/18 Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 99 Hill Country, Texas M MRitchie Campfire Greenhorn MRitchie Campfire Greenhorn M Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 99 Hill Country, Texas 4th picture down, 2nd rifle from top. Is that flames on the pistol grip checkering? It looks like a K, but I've never seen checkering like that. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691358 03/03/18 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,022 In the woods... RAS Campfire Outfitter RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,022 In the woods... Loggah, Excellent collection there. You might catch up to me soon. "...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.

Re: odds and ends savages MRitchie #12691712 03/04/18 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Originally Posted by MRitchie 4th picture down, 2nd rifle from top. Is that flames on the pistol grip checkering? It looks like a K, but I've never seen checkering like that. Far too early to be a 99K: special order buttplate (hrb or shotgun?), special order fancy wood and higher grade checkering. That checkering was used on the Leader Grade. Mine isn't nearly as nice as Don's, but I do have closeups of the checkering handy. “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: odds and ends savages Calhoun #12691783 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Savage grade "B" checkering,flame style. Rory,i dont have a 1899C with "B' checkering :),what caliber is your rifle in? heres the savage wall,i already showed you guys the offbrands. Last edited by Loggah; 03/04/18.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691791 03/04/18 Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 152 NW PA M MacAtack Campfire Member MacAtack Campfire Member M Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 152 NW PA That is a awesome collection. Beautiful Room. Think I would be hanging out in that room a lot!!!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691795 03/04/18 Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY J JeffG Campfire Tracker JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY Don tell us about these two special receiver finishes. "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: odds and ends savages JeffG #12691811 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Well they are both custom guns,one is a 99f that has a case colored receiver and checkering, i did the factory style checkering after these photos. The other rifle is a custom rifle i bought off Jed years ago it was made by forum member LRF and is known as the pig gun ,there was a lot of discussion here with pictures,one of a kind octagon takedown with engraving and french greyed receiver. maybe someone here can link to the old thread. I dont have any newer pictures of it.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691836 03/04/18 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,624 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,624 Lyndeborough New Hampshire I remember the first time I walked through that door. You said this is nothing compared to the collection in Maine. Well, maybe so. But between the two of them Ill bet that pretty much nothing is left uncovered. Most question a detail and refer to "data" while you guys only have to take a short walk and produce an in hand example. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.. NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

Re: odds and ends savages Longbeardking #12691852 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire LBK,I think i called it more of an "assortment" then a collection ! That was quite a while ago when you first came to visit,right after i got it set up.I think i have a pretty good assortment of pre 1960 stuff,not many of the tang safety vintage.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691855 03/04/18 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,624 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,624 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Call it what you want. I KNOW what it is. NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12691883 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 8,109 Ohio kellory Campfire Outfitter kellory Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 8,109 Ohio Wow. Thanks for sharing. An unemployed Jester, is nobody's Fool. the only real difference between a good tracker and a bad tracker, is observation. all the same data is present for both. The rest, is understanding what you're seeing. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692060 03/04/18 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 Don is that the pig rifle? What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: odds and ends savages ctw #12692292 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Yes, its the pig rifle,pig gun that LRF built.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692316 03/04/18 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,292 Northern California S S99VG Campfire Tracker S99VG Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,292 Northern California 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. "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." John Stapp - "Stapp's Law" "Klaatu barada nikto"

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692333 03/04/18 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 Any chance we could see a few pictures of it? What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: odds and ends savages ctw #12692355 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire 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.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692430 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming And she's a good one. Some of her pics are in my book. wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692748 03/04/18 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska 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. “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: odds and ends savages Calhoun #12692772 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire 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 !

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692878 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire 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

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692904 03/04/18 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas Those pigs should be wearing top hats and tails cause that is one classy PIG GUN! The man does have talent. Thanks, Cheryl. "...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. Last edited by Rick99; 03/04/18. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12692996 03/04/18 Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,987 san antonio, texas S satx78247 Campfire Regular satx78247 Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,987 san antonio, texas 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. yours, tex "VICTORY OR DEATH" William Barrett Travis, Lt.Col., comdt. Fortress of The Alamo, Bejar F'by 24, 1836

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12693013 03/04/18 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 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. Last edited by ctw; 03/04/18. What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12693091 03/04/18 Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY J JeffG Campfire Tracker JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY That is NO Pig of a rifle!! "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12693099 03/04/18 Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY J JeffG Campfire Tracker JeffG Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,574 upstate NY 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. "...One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All" JeffG

Re: odds and ends savages ctw #12693132 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Ya, winter doldrums and mud season ,i didn't figure to many here would get upset looking at photos,even a few off brands. 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 . Last edited by Loggah; 03/04/18.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12693192 03/04/18 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,693 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering Campfire Ranger saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,693 Michigan, In , Boon Keep em comeing Don! I think my finger prints were on some of them rifles at one time! Last edited by saddlering; 03/04/18. Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: odds and ends savages saddlering #12693253 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire John, So those are your fingerprints!!! i thought it was some odd style of impressed checkering !!!!!! Last edited by Loggah; 03/04/18.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12693410 03/04/18 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,693 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering Campfire Ranger saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,693 Michigan, In , Boon Id bet that Iv handled 3/4 or more of your guns even got to Shoot a Few! I feel Lucky to be able to call you my Friend! Last edited by saddlering; 03/04/18. Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12693489 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming 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. wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages wyo1895 #12693505 03/04/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire David, They probably kept it around as a display rifle. Don

Re: odds and ends savages wyo1895 #12693519 03/04/18 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 David 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? What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12694981 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming Good point. the serial # is 211xx. The blueing has been removed from the action by someone. I wondered if the factory did that so that the engraving was easier to see. But then again it does show some wear and tear. Maybe one of the previous 3 owners removed the blueing. I'm the 4th owner if I can believe the guy who sold it to me. left side of receiver right side David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12695002 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming trying the right side again. wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages wyo1895 #12695040 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire David, Nice !!! does that rifle have the grade "c" checkering, to bad that rifle couldn't talk. Don Last edited by Loggah; 03/05/18.

Re: odds and ends savages wyo1895 #12695114 03/05/18 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 C ctw Campfire Tracker ctw Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,925 Do you think the rifle was case hardened? A picture of the open action where the bolt protects the insides from sunlight might tell the story What you have done is not nearly as important as how you have done it!!! The Old Fart 2008 A.D.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12695241 03/05/18 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Bottom near lever looks like it was blued? Any blue on top of tang? “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: odds and ends savages Calhoun #12695402 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I find rifles with the most engraving generally loose their bluing and case colors are less pronounced on them over the years. Here is a 5-4 engraved marlin i have that has lost most of its color.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12695428 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming Traces of blueing show in hidden places. Don, the guy I got it from said he inherited from his Dad. His Dad got it from the guy whose name is engraved on the bottom of the receiver. The original owner had hocked it in the 1930's or '40's, the Dad bought the pawn ticket and got it from the pawn shop. All of this supposedly happened in Northern Washington, around Bellingham I believe. I wrote everything up and put it away where it's not accessible right now. David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12695436 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming Traces of blueing show in hidden places. Don, the guy I got it from said he inherited from his Dad. His Dad got it from the guy whose name is engraved on the bottom of the receiver. The original owner had hocked it in the 1930's or '40's, the Dad bought the pawn ticket and got it from the pawn shop. All of this supposedly happened in Northern Washington, around Bellingham I believe. I wrote everything up and put it away where it's not accessible right now. I believe that's C grade checkering. I've got to get an education on the early checkering for the next book. David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12695465 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming Traces of blueing show in hidden places. Don, the guy I got it from said he inherited from his Dad. His Dad got it from the guy whose name is engraved on the bottom of the receiver. The original owner had hocked it in the 1930's or '40's, the Dad bought the pawn ticket and got it from the pawn shop. All of this supposedly happened in Northern Washington, around Bellingham I believe. I wrote everything up and put it away where it's not accessible right now. I believe that's C grade checkering. I've got to get an education on the early checkering for the next book. Here is the raw photo of the rifle that was used on the cover. It shows most of the checkering. David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages wyo1895 #12695546 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Looks like "C" grade checkering to me ! The "B" grade is the flame style.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12696137 03/05/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming I've seen 2 styles of flames, I believe this is the early style. Serial #244xx. wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12696862 03/05/18 Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,987 san antonio, texas S satx78247 Campfire Regular satx78247 Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,987 san antonio, texas To All, Just ONE of the things that I love about both the Savage 99 & the Remington Model 760 (as well as pump shotguns)is those wide flat sides that just "scream" to be engraved with fancy script or hunting scenes. Note: When he was 2 days old (in 1983), I bought my nephew a Model 870 in .410=3" & had it fully engraved by a lady in VA. - One side commemorates his birth/parents & the other side is my idea/design & "somewhat whimsical", in that it features a Springer Spaniel puppy, flushing (or perhaps fleeing from??) a whole covey of quail. (When it was completed & "at the request of the engraving lady" it was displayed at a few gun-shows in MD, PA, VA & WV. = The "nice lady" said to me when I finally got to pick it up for his 2YO Christmas present, that she had had DOZENS of people who wanted to buy it.) yours, tex Last edited by satx78247; 03/05/18. Reason: addenda "VICTORY OR DEATH" William Barrett Travis, Lt.Col., comdt. Fortress of The Alamo, Bejar F'by 24, 1836

Re: odds and ends savages satx78247 #12697030 03/06/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire David, That is a real early type of checkering, not sure if it fit into any standardized pattern! kinda like a combo of "B" and "C" style. i have to go and check i have one checkered close to that s/n.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12697054 03/06/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire David, I just went and checked a few rifles and one of my early catalogs and that is the early "B" style checkering. I have a rifle s/n 53.xxx that has the old style "B" checkering and i have a rifle s/n 54.xxx with the new style "B" checkering The only reason for the xxx in the serial numbers is i didn't write them down ,and couldn't remember them from the vault to the house !!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12699895 03/07/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming Thanks Don, had my other cataract surgery yesterday and can't see worth a darn today. It should clear up in a day or two so I can see the pics clearly. This is a subject I want to cover in depth in the next book. David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages wyo1895 #12700176 03/07/18 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas The early "B" checkering (referred to as the $8 checkering) was changed to the later version in 1904 when the Leader was added (1904 catalog). Not sure when the old "B" checkering was totally fazed out but they only list the new "B" in the 1905 catalog. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12704413 03/08/18 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 841 Boswell, Pa B boswellbuckhunter Campfire Regular boswellbuckhunter Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 841 Boswell, Pa very impressive Don.....very impressive....

Re: odds and ends savages boswellbuckhunter #12704638 03/09/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Those rifles are two of the nicer savages i own,there pretty close together on the shelf and i didn't realize they were checkered differently,till i had them both out at once.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12724637 03/16/18 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 456 Granite Falls, Wa. C chris57 Campfire Member chris57 Campfire Member C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 456 Granite Falls, Wa. Thanks guys, awesome pics! That last pic by Loggah is the one I was thinking of, absolutely fantastic!

Re: odds and ends savages chris57 #12725768 03/17/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire I was in the vault earlier and noticed a early 1899B with the second style "B"checkering. That tells me there was quite an overlap between the 2 styles of "B" checkering. Heres the data on this rifle . 1899B,s/n 37.727 pistol gripped,"B"checkering, fancy walnut stock,with silver badge for owners initials,303 caliber,early M.S.A. tang sight,and early savage repeating arms hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. heres a few pictures.

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12727026 03/17/18 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,274 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,274 Oregon Very nice Don. Super nice. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12727398 03/18/18 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,220 slc utah M mooshoo Campfire Regular mooshoo Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,220 slc utah that's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12727402 03/18/18 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Lust is a sin, and I'm a sinner... “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: odds and ends savages Loggah #12727808 03/18/18 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas It's interesting that those SRAC303 plates carried over. I have one on a rifle from around the same time. We need to collect some data on what serial range these show up on. Maybe they found a box full rat holed away and decided to use them up? Anyone have a rifle with one on it? Need a serial number. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12728058 03/18/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming There was an 1899 at the March 2013 Julia's auction that had that BP. wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages wyo1895 #12728152 03/18/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Rick, I went and checked my other early rifles,1895 and 1899 ,and i had a 1895 with a flat steel shotgun style buttstock,and an early 1899f saddle ring carbine with the flat steel type shotgun butt. my first rifle with the standard style hard rubber buttplate is the 54.000 one but thats the thick one.The first normal hard rubber buttplate is on a early 1899H. Is it possible that the SRA 303 buttplate was the only early hard rubber buttplate until 1904-1905? Don

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12728307 03/18/18 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas Possible as there was a statement in the Perris letters about the breakage in fitting non metal plates. SRAC 51xxx Thick 77xxx Thin 116xxx (earliest 1899-H I have) When did the thin rubber plate start? The first 1899-H in my data that is not engraved is in the 69xxx range. Not many H's till the .22HP came out. I guess I need to look at some log sheets. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12728519 03/18/18 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire L Loggah OP Campfire Outfitter OP Loggah Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,100 new hampshire Rick, 1899A short rifle ,cal 303,s/n 50.759 as a S.R.A. hard rubber buttplate. 1899H solid frame 25-35 s/n 76.456 thin savage hard rubber buttplate

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12729964 03/19/18 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,600 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,600 Orange Park, Florida Man, some beautiful pictures, thanks so much for sharing! A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: odds and ends savages jorgeI #12730251 03/19/18 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,585 N E Kansas 51261, 1899-A-SR, .303 SAV, SRAC plate, late 1904-early 1905 production. This period of production looks like they were way ahead on serial numbering receivers as the production dates in 1905 jump all around. Rory found an ad stating that the 1899-H would be shipping the first of 1906 vs 1905. That would put the H starting around 67000-68000. Anyone with an 1899-H earlier than Loggah's 76456??? Last edited by Rick99; 03/19/18. Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12730291 03/19/18 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,046 L.I. N.Y. S sqweeler Campfire Tracker sqweeler Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,046 L.I. N.Y. 1908 1899F 25-35 rubber plate

Re: odds and ends savages Loggah #12730452 03/19/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming My 25-35 with high grade wood and checkering isn't far behind Don's, serial #79728. It's in my book. Don't have time to post a pic now. David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: odds and ends savages Rick99 #12730668 03/19/18 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,737 Eastern Nebraska Originally Posted by Rick99 Rory found an ad stating that the 1899-H would be shipping the first of 1906 vs 1905. That would put the H starting around 67000-68000. Anyone with an 1899-H earlier than Loggah's 76456??? They should be solid frames. “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: odds and ends savages Loggah #12732746 03/20/18 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,513 Wyoming mine's a solid frame wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]