Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Savage Collectors saddle gun ? ( Late 99-A )

have seen all the calibers EXCEPT the .300, were they not made in numbers like the other models of .300, would like to find one, to complete the group.

I've seen a few but have never been keen on the model so have let then all go.

just a whim, have not paid very much for the ones I have, the 250 shoots exceptionally well, got it several years ago.

If you are referring to the 1899 short rifle which Savage called the saddle rifle they were continued as the Savage Model 99C after the name change around 1921/22. Some were made in 300 Savage. I have one. It's pictured in figure 5-3 on page 59 of my book. The 99C in 300 had a 22 inch barrel. The other calibers available were 303 and 30/30 with a 20" barrel. The SRC which savage called the carbine was discontinued before the 300 Savage caliber became available. But "With Savage never say never". There may be a SRC out there in 300 Savage.

I think they are talking about the post mil saddle guns (A) made in the 70s....

yes sir, thanks, I have a couple of short rifle's

The postmil A’s in 300 are very rare.

I don't think the .300 was ever cataloged either.

They were made and are about 2X the price of the others.

Late 99-A's made:

.243, .250,.300 (`71-`73), .308 with 20" brl

.243, .250, .308, .375 with 22" brl

I'm still looking for the .22" .250.

Not if I see it first.

Rory, thats what I surmised, I have looked for several years, never seen one.

One went on auction this year, was flipped thru Tommy Guns for huge price increase.

How scarce is a B s/n gun in 243 win with 20" barrel?

Yes ive tripped over one down here but value wise I have no idea its about 85% condition overall

John

That sounds like an early 99A. The later ones had a 22" barrel. 243's are pretty scarce also. Don't have any idea about value. Need pictures.

I had to go look, my 1980 250 is 22". I just got it from John down in Fl. Only shot it once at 50. holes touching, but I can't see the sights. Plan on putting a Redfield TV screen 2-7 on it. The one on the bottom.

Randy, I'll bring mine next weekend. Maybe you can still see the sights.

250 A with 22" barrel is not an easy gun to find.

800-1000 here in the states. Price would go up from there relative to added condition.

Joe I had one the same when living in N.Z. it was in great condition but had a head space issue a great gun smith corrected that I can't remember how exactly but I do recall the top of the bolt had been drilled and pin put in or similar, it shot great after that and safely

The 243 is in auction here estimated at $800.00 - $1,000.00 AUD so maybe around $750.00 USD with scope & mounts

Johno

I have an A .243 20" barrel in as new condition