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Save the couple small blemishes, overall it looks pretty nice. Here's a shot of my 1899B's in all 5 of the caliber's. The .303 (TOP) I got for less than a grand, but the other 4 all cost me 2 each. None have the condition of the one you posted. I "almost" think I would have paid up for this one.
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Nice, but 2K is a lot stiff.
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Lets play a game of "If I owned this rifle I would sell it for $XXXX" (for the above posted 1899-A, 303 Sav, guessing 1911-1913 production, in exceptional condition)
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I picked up a pretty good 1899A in 30-30, (not this nice but still very good) for $450. To each his own.
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I'm sure most guys would sell it for the most money they could get if they owned it - as would I. But my comment came from the other direction. As a consumer I have way too many other things putting pressure on my income. Hence, 2K is a stiff price for me. But that's just me. So to kick this off I'm casting my vote for 2K because that is what I'd like to get if I was selling that 99. But I also recognize that there are a number of guys out there who, like me, will be saying "not for me."
PS - I will add the caveat that at 2K you would have to take that rifle to a lot of big gun shows and be willing to sit on it on auction sites for a long time before it sold. But still it will be fun seeing what the forum thinks of its value.
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Even though I listed my selling price. My asking price would be 25% higher because of possible trades and a bartering room. GW
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If it was another cal. I would've bought it. It's in beautiful condition though.
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Only paid $400 for my 1913 shooter grade 1899A 303S a couple years ago.
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If this rifle was in Canada it would probably be in the $950 to $1000 asking range at gun shows and would go home with the original owner. Dealers may be a little higher. There is a lot of down pressure on both the 303 cartridge and round barrel. What one would ask is not necessarily what one would pay. Standard average condition 70% 303 A will sit all day at $500. Our politicians and economy share the blame,
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For that money, I am only guessing, that anyone here that owned THAT rifle would ever offer it up for sale at that price. I would still be very proud to own it. Our economy is booming. I saw 2 different EG's in .300 Sav for sale in a local shop. One was in the 746000 block drilled and tapped through the Savage stamp. $1095. The other in the 525000 block. Savage stamp on the side, drilled and tapped (assuming factory, maybe not) red rubber recoil pad+ sling studs. $995.00. Metal near perfect on both. Even if the dealer is willing to dicker They will still be north of asking price.
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Errr. I wish...
975 CAD would be about 750 USD.
But if anyone wants to give me 1,280 USD for my 975 CAD, I'll PM my Toronto phone number.
In fact, I'll fly to your nearest airport to collect.
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Selling price always depends upon where the gun is found and/or who is selling it. One can rest assured that not everyone knows the current market value of a 1899-A, 303 Sav with condition....
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Errr. I wish...
975 CAD would be about 750 USD.
But if anyone wants to give me 1,280 USD for my 975 CAD, I'll PM my Toronto phone number.
In fact, I'll fly to your nearest airport to collect. You're right. Naturally, I went the wrong way with the conversion. Apologies.
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Like most I look at Model + Caliber + Condition. And this assumes one has a pretty good understanding of Savage rifles in this case. Without this knowledge Model and Caliber are not of much meaning. Lastly, a rifle in hand is usually different than pictures in some way so trust but verify.
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I saw 2 different EG's in .300 Sav for sale in a local shop. One was in the 746000 block drilled and tapped through the Savage stamp. $1095. The other in the 525000 block. Savage stamp on the side, drilled and tapped (assuming factory, maybe not) red rubber recoil pad+ sling studs. $995.00.
I am driving up to Redding tomorrow to pick up a pre-drilled EG in 300 that is about as clean and original (i.e., no drilling, added pad and swivels, etc...) as they get that I bought 10-days ago for 500 plus tax and fees. These's another shop in town that is habitually more pricey. I stay away from that shop. I like EGs and deep down they perhaps are my favorite, but they are not a 1K gun, especially if they have been altered from their original condition. And for 303s, most buyers shy away from the caliber as they do not reload nor want to work at finding comparatively rare and pricey ammo. That usually makes 303s a bit problematical in the sellers market. Like I said, I would try to sell that 99 for as much as I could get but at 2K I also would expect to have to sit on it for a long time before the right buyer came along. And that's a very limited market.
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Seems like every 2 years or so we have to remind ourselves why we don't talk gun values here often.
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Seems like every 2 years or so we have to remind ourselves why we don't talk gun values here often. On the other hand, I take it as a way to see how the value of the 99 can vary in different parts of the country and Canada. About 25-years ago a decent 99 ran between 300 and 400-bucks out here. Whenever I went up to Oregon a 99 in comparable condition seemed to go for about 100 to 150-bucks more. I not so familiar with the prices of the 99 in Oregon these days, but the gap does seem to have narrowed some with guns in Oregon still going for a bit more. But I have to add the caveat that when speaking of California I am referring to the northern part of the state. Southern California is a whole different beast and I wouldn't pretend to know anything about what goes on down there.
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Bottom line: buy it if you can afford it and you like/want it. National average prices only work if you're selling it on a national venue such as an online outlet.
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