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Happy Thanksgiving to all that have responded to my questions over the last 3-4 years. I came across a Savage 99 that someone had attempted to reblue and picked it up for $400. I found this site and began to ask questions about restoring it to its original condition. I quickly got the idea that if it have been altered in anyway that it wasn't worth anything as far as collector value. The previous owner had done a bad job of blueing and I wanted to have that corrected.
Fast forward to about a month ago when my gunsmith called and said it was ready to be picked up. After the initial purchase, I purchased a Lightfoot mount as well as a Lyman #2 Peep Sight.
My question it knowing that a good number of you object to drilling any holes in the original rifle, what is the recommended way to attach a sling to a 99 without doing so? When did Savage introduce Sling Studs on their rifles. I would like to get a pair of Factory Studs so that I can have them installed.
Thanks again to everyone that has responded to my post over the last 3-4 years. Your willingness to share is very much appreciated.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
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Considering your 99 has been reblued I don’t think I’d worry too much about adding sling swivels. With the refinish you are looking at a gun with more shooter than collector value. Having said that, you could avoid drilling a hole in the forearm by fitting a sling swivel to the screw boss that holds the forearm in place. Uncle Mike’s used to make quick detachable stud that did just that. I’ve ran a die down Model 70 type swivels to make them work. As a matter of fact Model 70 type swivels look pretty classy on a 99. Best of luck with your project and Happy Thanksgiving!
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You can buy slings with loops on both ends that don’t require studs.
But I also agree with S99VG, adding studs to a reblued rifle won’t subtract much from its value.
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I sell a forearm stud that replaces the factory screw so you don't have to drill the forearm.
I can send you a set for front and back for standard swivels. Just send me a PM.
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As far as when did Savage start to offer them, this is my 1912 H 22 HP with the optional eyes. I think they were something like $1, or $1.50 in 1912.
I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
Remember Ira Hayes
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Happy Thanksgiving Sir. Can you provide a picture of the set at your convince. Enjoy the upcoming holidays.
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If you drill for sling studs , inlet a compass in the stock also . Thank me later, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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One of my pet peeves as well. For a manufacturer of a quality anything, to manufacture a product that themselves know, will have to be worked on or added to in order to make that item fully functional, is mind numbing. If I had done that in my businesses, I would have been out of business as soon as a competitor taken advantage of my laziness. Savage, Remington, Marlin, and Winchester were and are just as guilty. As a solution to the above problem, barrel swivels are a common solution for the front half. I have on several occasions, inserted a wide nylon strap under the buttplate and attached the sling swivel to the strap. Also made many 1" wide straps from nylon webbing material with a loop sewn on each end, thus letting me have a strap with no damage.
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My ‘52 Savage 99 EG in 300 Savage had these studs on it when I bought it a few years ago. I was told they were a savage part from a different model. Trouble is they require a different swivel to fit the stud, very expensive and out of my price range. They are well installed and countersunk or I would change them. Unless it’s a collector rifle I would put Lightfoot’s studs on my rifle. A hunting rifle needs a sling in my opinion.
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I've used Lightfoot's kit before on guns that have already been altered.
It works very well.
Last edited by 99guy; 11/23/23.
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As far as when did Savage start to offer them, this is my 1912 H 22 HP with the optional eyes. I think they were something like $1, or $1.50 in 1912. Joe, Is that front stud using the screw hole for the takedown slide ?
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I can tell you that after hunting with a sling for 50 years, the last 2 days of packing a 99 without one is a pain in the azz! It's easy to carry, just not convenient. LHS
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As far as when did Savage start to offer them, this is my 1912 H 22 HP with the optional eyes. I think they were something like $1, or $1.50 in 1912. Joe, Is that front stud using the screw hole for the takedown slide ? Yes. Two screws and I think the eye goes in the front one. The modern swivels are wrong. The little eyes used the swivel/hook, that looks like a fish hook
I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
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Believe it or not, while bored in the mountains, I deleated 635 pics. I had close ups of the early eyes, oops.
I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.
Remember Ira Hayes
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I have something like this. Can be put on any 99 without adding holes. Mine was made for black powder rifles rather than shotgun, but same idea. I presume this would fit. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cva-quake-claw-shotgun-sling
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Thanks. First year hunting this rifle, thought I'd see how it went. I will probably get something like that for the future. LHS
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