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what is the no. 1 thing that would stop you from buying a 99 in otherwise excellent condtion.
what would be acceptable?
things like
d/t
non factory sling studs

Here is my lists of hates in order (I wouldn't buy one with any of the following unless the I could make money on the parts)

1) cut stock with recoil pad
2) cut barrel
3) non factory drilled and tapped
4) reblued
5) blued lever
6) refinished wood

I might be missing something, but I am sure I will be reminded!
Blair

Hmm... well, there's.. no, that's not it. Umm... hate recoil pads, but they can sometimes be replaced. So...

Dang. I'll get back to you.

Drilled thru the Savage 99 stamp makes me wanna puke

I kind of hate it when they prick punch Jeds name on the side of the receiver!!!!!! i know theres a picture of that floating around somewhere in computerworld.

If I need the rifle for my collection and its a hard model or caliber to get , I'll still buy it with these non factory doings:
A neat overcoat of varnish on wood
sling swivels
wrong sights
Would not buy if: Stock cut for recoil pad , non factory drilled for scope mounts , reblued bubba refinished wood.

I have a couple of gun with swivel studs that don't bother me I still concider them to be collectable. I guess if a 1895 came along for the right price that was drilled and tapped I would not pass it up. The older 1899's are getting hard to find un-molested. If money was no object I would be more particular.

I have a 1951 99 EG in 300 Savage. It was owned by my grandfather. It was drilled by a 'smith for scope mounts right thru the 99 logo. It still looks great with the factory bluing and although it was D & T the sentimental value far outweighs that!

I forgot about the recoil pad, thats right at the top of the list, I agree about the stock if its not been cut.
what about tang cracks? I have aways passed them by, but would probably go for it for the 32-40, 1895, "D"

Guess you all like them compasses. GW

Hey, that's right, I do have one absolute restriction!

No compasses.

Rory - you know how we say, "never say never" with Savages

NOW A SAVAGE PRETTY WITH A COMPASS MIGHT BE ACCEPTABLE

This one might be the only one with a compass that would have tempted me. Fortunately Les got it, cuz he does love those compasses.

love those with s.s. or initials, gotta get one of those

here is one "gunsinternational" 100203687

Blair's list covers it for me, with one caveat. Any or all of them would be acceptable as a basis for a custom project. Those of us with that genetic defect applaud the fact that there are lots of Bubba'ed guns out there!

What is a compass on a savage? Is it what it sounds like?

1) Someone trying to sell a shooter for a collector price.

2) Reaching in my pocket and finding nothing but lint.

Since an altered 99 is just a shooter most anything can be fixed, repaired, replaced, whatever. Its never gonna be right again so if you want it for a shooter make what you think is an appropriate offer. Or not.

Funny....all of the eliminator's just about makes up my stable I plucked from the Island of Misfit Toys! You know what they say about "bigger girls", Why they need lovin' too! Often they will give you the ride of your life too as they aren't always sure when the next train is pulling into the station! All shapes and sizes boys! Somewhere along the line, the mistreated Savages have a redeeming quality...maybe not as a display piece at a SAVAGE FEST or a FUG FEAST, but they maybe somebodies darling and quite possibly can shoot the mole off of your last "last call" prize! Yippe Ki Yay Mo'Fo'!

Was at a Local show and just got back. Saw a Savage 1899 H with the rubber butt pad, wg rear sight, good finish on metal and wood but with the poor lighting couldn't really say if original. $1750 for this in 25-35. D & T of course. Top mount. One of only 250 ever made acording to the dealer.

Saw another at a different table that might have started life as a special order Model 250-3000. Take down in the 180,000 range. Fore end said to be numbered to the frame with Leader grade checking on the fore end. Very nice wood front and rear flame type grain, but the rear is unchecked anywhere, obvious replacement. Only 1500. Metal did look good though.