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Saw a mid WW2 99-R at a recent show. Strangely, it had 2 lines on the front of the forend, but no sling posts. The rear of the stock had no hole, but the forearm did held in place just by a screw. From what I’ve read, it appears all 99 T’s and RS’s have sling posts and swivels.is my understanding correct?

Thanks in advance.

Ted

Sounds like a correct 99R. But 99T's didn't have factory studs.

Version 1 99R (1932-1947) - double lines around the forearm, no sling studs, no peep sight, forearm attached with a screw
Version 1 99RS (1932-1947) - double lines around the forearm, round / flat bottomed sling studs with swivels and sling, has peep sight, forearm attached with sling stud
99T (1935-1940**)- fat and wide forearm with short/sharp slant outs in front of receiver, no sling studs, no peep sight but with 99T specific sights, forearm attached with screw.

A 99R here (aftermarket brass plaque):




A late style of 99RS here;




99T with aftermarket scope:

Appreciate the confirmation and the pictures of what a model R and RS should look like.

While it was a version 1, it had extra holes everywhere. 4 or 5 holes in the back of the receiver, 2 on the side and 2 right through the Savage stamping on the ring.

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