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Howdy,

I have been a 99 lover for many years as my first hunting rifle was a 99E 243. Dad broke me in many years ago. I still have that rifle, but have always wanted to expand my collection. Last year I was able to buy a 99T....from what I gater reading your posts....serial number 3901xx for under $750.

As I am new to buying these old guns I would like some criticism/information on this gun. I will take some pictures and post them.

From reading the previous posts, I believe that it has the original rear sights. However, I am confused about the front sights, because I do not see a red dot. Is this because of age? I am pretty sure that the wood is original, but I don't know about the blueing, as it looks so good? Please give me some input? Have I purchased a shooter...or a collector?

Thanks in advance for the information?

Welcome and Congrats on the T.
That was a Good Grab.
Some Guys removed or replace the red Bead. There are A few that Come with them. But You find Often More with Out.
Steve

How do I post pictures?

There is good info in the Photo Forum...take a look. I had to relearn just the other day.

Hopefully these come through

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It looks like you found a real nice one there, congrats!

I forgot to mention in my first post, but the caliber is 250-3000.

I hate newbies with GREAT guns. Welcome.

Thanks, Seems like a good bunch of guys with lot's of information about Savages. I feel overwhelmed going through all of the posts because there is soo much info. I think I need to order Murray's Book and start studying.

Absolutely correct on BOTH counts!!!!!

Dang, a newbie with a great rifle AND the intelligence to know he needs to order Murray's.

Hang around Reloader, we need more like you.

Check out the pics section at www.savagela.org, you'll see lots of models and sample rifles. In case you haven't figured it out, the 99T in 250-3000 is one of the great collectible 99's. Take care of that one.

Welcome to the forum!

From the Savage99.com website, I get a date of manufacture of 1940? Is this correct? Also, is this gun to "new" to get it lettered?

What the Serial Number Leave the Last 2 Digit xx
Steve

Thanks for the link. Lots of good pictures. It is nice to visualize the different models.

Reloader you have a pm. Click on the my stuff link on the top of the page and go to my messages.

Blair

Few more pics

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Wow,that's a sweetheart.
Oil it up,and put in the safe.

I just saw that it's in 250 Sav cal.
Holyshitski...thats a 5k$ rifle

Okay, now I really want to make sure that it is properly taken care of. I usually use the furniture oil "Liquid Gold" to "oil" up my guns before putting them in the safe. However, would you guys suggest anything better to use so that I do not inadvertantly screw up the value of this gun?

I like Old West Snake Oil.
They have a website I believe.
Someone here has it.
I shoulda clarified...if that were my rifle...the price would be 5K.