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I was reading a post above, speculating how many 99’s are still out there, and what is the oldest?
Well how about this, what do you think would be the most sought after individual 99?
Maybe Albert Johnson’s 30-30?
Maybe the rifle from Joe Kidd? Was that Robert Duvall’s rifle or that country singer, can’t remember his name?
What are some other notables? Didn’t Theo Roosevelt own an 1899?
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Enoch Tue's 1899..
Either of the Dodge brothers' 1899's..
Thomas R. Proctor's 1899 - serial number 10.000..
“ 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
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I go with the Dodge bros,either one,my old snowcats have Dodge running gear! 
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Not truly a 95/99 but for me, the original military trial prototype(s) would be the most desirable, if any still exist.
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This is of course subjective. Some people like fancy, some like utilitarian, some like provenance (movie rifle). Personally I would say the John Dodge rifle. It's more intricate than the Horace Dodge rifle which would come in #2. There is an article on the internet saying the Joseph V. Falcon rifle is the most intricate. It doesn't hold a candle to the Dodge rifles. The answer will vary from individual to individual.
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Uhhh,...let's go deluxe & engraved.  "Not all art is framed" I hear there's supposed to be some dandies in the forth coming Savage Engraving book. Savage Engraving Book
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Enoch Tue's 1899..
Either of the Dodge brothers' 1899's..
Thomas R. Proctor's 1899 - serial number 10.000.. Who are the Dodge brothers, auto makers or movie characters?
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I'd just be happy as HELL with a PE in 284.
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The very same .22HP that H.R.Caldwell used for tiger hunting.
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Either of the Dodge brothers rifles. But I'd settle for a Monarch.
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Enoch Tue's 1899..
Either of the Dodge brothers' 1899's..
Thomas R. Proctor's 1899 - serial number 10.000.. Who are the Dodge brothers, auto makers or movie characters? Auto makers
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Enoch Tue's 1899..
Either of the Dodge brothers' 1899's..
Thomas R. Proctor's 1899 - serial number 10.000.. Who are the Dodge brothers, auto makers or movie characters? Auto makers Had no idea they were hunters, I’ll have to look into them.
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The very same .22HP that H.R.Caldwell used for tiger hunting. I have read all of Corbett’s books, but nothing from Caldwell. Any recommendations?
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I'd settle for an HP 22 T. The "unicorn" of 99's.
Or so I've read...
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I'd settle for an HP 22 T. The "unicorn" of 99's.
Or so I've read... Is that 'T' for Takedown???
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I'd settle for an HP 22 T. The "unicorn" of 99's.
Or so I've read... Is that 'T' for Takedown??? No, there was a thread on 99 T’s about a week ago.
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I want a T in 300, to hunt with, anyone got one to get rid off???
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The "most desired 99" is the one that calls out to you. And it doesnt have to have a storied history to make it "the one." The history of 99.9-percent of all Savage 99s has been forever lost to time and there's nothing to say that their pasts were any less colorful or honorable or stalwart as the few, the very few, we do know about. Keep looking and you will find your "keeper." But don't look to the stars in determining what that quality is.
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What a great California answer 
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The "most desired 99" is the one that calls out to you. And it doesnt have to have a storied history to make it "the one." The history of 99.9-percent of all Savage 99s has been forever lost to time and there's nothing to say that their pasts were any less colorful or honorable or stalwart as the few, the very few, we do know about. Keep looking and you will find your "keeper." But don't look to the stars in determining what that quality is. That's true. I just think the trials rifles would be cool because of their place as the first. My own taste for personal usage runs to the very plain. A boring old 1899A in 25-35 or 32-40 are probably top of the want list.
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