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That's a damn nice 99 you got there Roy. I'm with you, unless a factory letter is going to tell you something meaningful about the rifle's manufacture, history or provenance, then the money is better off spent somewhere else.
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That's a damn nice 99 you got there Roy. I'm with you, unless a factory letter is going to tell you something meaningful about the rifle's manufacture, history or provenance, then the money is better off spent somewhere else. Booze and cheap hookers are a perennial favorite. For you guys that have gotten letters recently, what would you expect to establish with one on this rifle? I'm asking because I've not lettered anything. It would be cool if it was sent to someone famous, but otherwise are you likely to find out if the 20" barrel is original?
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oooooooooh that rifle is awhsome! Looks all original. No letter needed. Great condition. You scored a home run Roy.
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Roy, it's $45 well spent. Take it outa the savings you talked him down to. I sure would!
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Roy, it's $45 well spent. Take it outa the savings you talked him down to. I sure would! It would help in the future for the widow I guess.
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oooooooooh that rifle is awhsome! Looks all original. No letter needed. Great condition. You scored a home run Roy. It's got some dinks and a small chip by the peep sight. Does anyone hunt with a rifle like this? Wouldn't think it would pencil out.
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hey Roy, how about sending that poor thing over here so i can freshen up the checkering?  Gott Damn thats a nice rifle. have never seen that treatment on the wrist. would love to find out who checkered that Gem.
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Roy, nevermind the Christmas card, just send me your tinkerbell card, You're out of the club! 
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Roy, nevermind the Christmas card, just send me your tinkerbell card, You're out of the club! If I convert this one to 22-250 can I get my card back??!!!!
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hey Roy, how about sending that poor thing over here so i can freshen up the checkering? Gott Damn thats a nice rifle. have never seen that treatment on the wrist. would love to find out who checkered that Gem. Thanks Tom. Blind squirrel here....
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Ledger entries for guns in this range practically always include barrel length & shape. Should also note the checkering, fancy wood - but sometimes that's left out. Also accept date, ship date, name of buyer and address if they had to ship it.
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Ouch. That is so pretty it hurts my eyes. Wish I would've seen that one instead of the last Savage "must have". Very nice, I would agree it is prolly original but for the purist in me I too would love to see the letter.
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Very nice Doug, but no, I won't be shooting it. That rifle is too nice to not be hunted! Like being married to Ingrid Bergman and not making love to her... ...in my opinion.
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That rifle is too nice to not be hunted! Like being married to Ingrid Bergman and not making love to her...
...in my opinion.
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A period women (1915-1982) for a period rifle.
Savage...never say "never".
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