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Looks like a cutdown rifle to me. Basing that on a vague memory of rear sight location and the crescent buttplate. Help. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/789825922
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I'm not going to venture a guess other than to say that guns made for folks with deep pockets could have had just about anything done to them at the factory. Its just a matter of how much you were willing to pay. But I will also say that for a high end 99 this one was tastefully executed. To me, most high end 99s are just gaudy or tacky. Big money doesn't necessarily equate good taste.
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Prolly cut. Front sight looks a little far back from muzzle. Need a letter to really know.
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Rifle should have been lettered. If it lettered I would think it would have sold.
Rear sight location makes it a rifle or short rifle barrel. So, if a 20" brl was ordered would Savage have used a rifle or carbine barrel? I don't know.
Serial makes it a 1905 not 1908 rifle. In 1905 Savage made a run of front sight as shown that are marked "SAVAGE". They were used on the Model1905 probably used on some specials, also. I don't know if that one is marked.
It is not uncommon for an early short rifle to have a crescent butt. (need letter)
Checkering is early "B" with fancy walnut which would add ~75% to the cost.
A standard/short rifle with a 20" brl...most likely cut down. Since this is an odd ball special order I think it has a much better chance of being factory... NEEDS A LETTER and probably a lot of luck that everything is noted in the log.
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all i can say is the termination of the wrap around checkering is a first for my old eyes. usually the joining border run is underneath the grip.
i'd take it .
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Thank you. That's just what I needed. I don't know enough to come in out of the rain.
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Rifle should have been lettered. If it lettered I would think it would have sold.
In light of the uncertainty I made a much lower offer that was accepted.
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Roy, When you get it please post pictures. Thanks
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Anything in particular you want to see Gary?
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I'm not a big fan of "fancy" rifles, but I have to say that one is damn nice!
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Anything in particular you want to see Gary? don't know what Gary wants to see, but how about a 22 year old blonde foldout nude holding it?  Roy i cant tell from the pictures if the border run on the wrist is the same on left and right. that would make sense. fine weapon.
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Anything in particular you want to see Gary? don't know what Gary wants to see, but how about a 22 year old blonde foldout nude holding it? People get arrested for less than the thoughts going on in my head right now.
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In light of the uncertainty I made a much lower offer that was accepted. Special order? That thing don't even have a pistol grip. ??  Seriously Dood, that thing flew under radar. Good score. Go ahead and letter it. But don't get your hopes up that rifle specs are included.***example It does fit the profile of a special order rifle which it obviously is. 20" is not typical but it would be a special order. Otherwise, things look right with this rifle. JMO Did you say serial numbers match?? ***example ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/gDFGAbQ.jpg)
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Rick, I don't know if #'s match. I suspect they do, but I got a good deal on it so went ahead and got it regardless.
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If you got it for less than the asking price I think you killed a fat hog on that one. Checkering looks factory. If the numbers match that increases the possibility that the factory cut the barrel since it would be a factory custom. It bears a strong resemblance to my 1899H pictured on page 44 of my book.
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Put your $45 in the mail to Savage, please.
Is the front sight marked SAVAGE on the left side?
What would a set of wood like that cost today?
If the brl has been cut it could be replaced with a correct one and let the standard donner take the lumps on value.
Sounds like you made a smart move.
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Put your $45 in the mail to Savage, please.
Is the front sight marked SAVAGE on the left side?
What would a set of wood like that cost today?
If the brl has been cut it could be replaced with a correct one and let the standard donner take the lumps on value.
Sounds like you made a smart move. I can't believe you suggested a barrel swap! *shaking head* It wouldn't be original to the gun anymore. it'd be a, gulp, counterfeit! Unoriginal parts. The shame of it. Tsk tsk. Sorry Rick, I couldn't resist. The other day I took my lumps for wanting to match the stain color on a 99E 30-30 stock set, and I consider that minor. Now we're swapping barrels. ROR. With that little fun gaff out of the way, why not make it original again? If I had a 69 Camaro SS that had been painted white, I'd sure make it hugger orange again!
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I met a guy in Oregon once.
Had tasty bear jerky, and a lovely wife.
I think he liked to irrigate things.
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" I have no use for a .303!"
Nice one! Really nice one right there!
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I met a guy in Oregon once.
Had tasty bear jerky, and a lovely wife.
I think he liked to irrigate things.
Told me once............
" I have no use for a .303!"
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Original or not, that’s just plain beautiful!
It ain't like it used to be but it'll do.
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