The 1895's had a notch for the safety on the lever behind the trigger, and there was a hole in the front of the notch for the safety to slide into. That hole went clear through the finger loop behind the trigger.
How long did that continue on 1899's? Anybody know? I don't remember seeing it on my early 1899's, so either it didn't last long or my memory is worse than I thought.
Probably in David's book.. should dig that out.
“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
For some reason I was thinking the hole didn't go all the way through. Thanks, Mike.
“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
Not home but have my laptop with. Zoomed in my 13.5xx 1899B trigger area. Not the best angle pic, but all I have. Same for 1899B 50,xxx Not seeing the hole clear through.
Keith, it’d be on the other side of the lever. Goes from the safety forwards.
Sorry about those safe kisses, Joe. But appreciate finding out I’m not the only one who didn’t know this off the top of their head.
“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
Keith, it’d be on the other side of the lever. Goes from the safety forwards.
I should have said, not seeing a hole clear through, meaning if there is one, it is only partially through on the back side. I edited the wording in my post.
Yes, it is a 90K change item. The 1899 safety has a bullseye marking while the 1895 has a crosshatch pattern. All the levers till around 90,000 have the hole for the safety.
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Thank you! Should do a thread on safety changes through the years. I know we've touched on it a couple of times over the last 15 years, but not sure we did a comprehensive list.
“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
“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