|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 587
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 587 |
In the early 1950s Savage began offering the 99 in 308 Winchester. Simultaneously the 300 Savage and 250 Savage were also offered. After Savage made the receiver change to accommodate the 308, were all 99 rifles made with the 308-length frame regardless of cartridge for which it was chambered?
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 12,722
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 12,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,044
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,044 |
the magic SN number is 900,000; above that, or a SN starting with a letter = has the updated/modified longer actions for all chambers. All 700K SNs in 1950s still have the shorter action.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,518
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,518 |
so do the 400 plus 99's with an 800,000 serial #
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 43,761
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 43,761 |
Wasn't really the early 50's that the 308 came into play. Mid-50's, late 1955 to be exact.
They sold both the last 7xx,xxx old style receivers in 250 and 300 as well as the 9xx,xxx new receivers through a good part of 1956. Don't know if they had two manufacturing lines running, or if they just had 10,000 or so old style receivers to use up.
“ 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
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,865
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,865 |
It’s amusing to me to see someone storm in here stating his opinion as fact and get absolutely shredded.
Brian
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 587
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 587 |
Please simplify this collection to one accurate consensus so that even I will understand.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,495
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,495 |
Please simplify this collection to one accurate consensus so that even I will understand. Anything below 900,000 = old style rec'r (250-3000, 300 Et al) Anything above 900,000 = new style ( 308 Et al) I think I got that right. ??
"Every day above ground is a good day."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,518
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,518 |
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,057 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,057 Likes: 1 |
Then this show's up. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/7Y8k5KpQ/Savage-Letter1.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 587
Campfire Regular
|
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 587 |
Please simplify this collection to one accurate consensus so that even I will understand. Anything below 900,000 = old style rec'r (250-3000, 300 Et al) Anything above 900,000 = new style ( 308 Et al) I think I got that right. ??
Professor Higgins: "By George, he's got it."
Lance: "By George, I've got it."Many thanks, Guys.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell
|
|
|
|
|
336 members (219 Wasp, 17CalFan, 257robertsimp, 1_deuce, 204guy, 46 invisible),
2,542
guests, and
1,216
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,238
Posts18,485,844
Members73,966
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
