The serial number points to it being mfr'd in 1962 as well, so you figured it out.
Welcome to the campfire! If this is your first Savage 99, you might want to stop now. They tend to breed...
“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
Yeah, I may be infected. Had been shooting a Ruger Mk 77 .308 with a bull barrel, and love that gun as well, but there is something about the Savage 99 that is just intriguing My wife (a non-shooter) even commented on how "pretty" it was. Thanks for the welcome. Looks like a lot of good knowledge and sharing here.
A884392 99E 308 Win 1971 C194669 99 358 Brush Gun 1976 C194678 99CD 308 Win 1976 C358206 99C 22-250 Rem 1977 (this is too early for a 22-250) C543448 99 358 Brush Gun 1977 C575278 99C 22-250 Rem 1977 D299342 99C 243 Win 1980 D681898 99CD 7mm-08 Rem 1981 (probably a 99C. With cheek piece would be a CD. With just the Monte carlo would be a C.) D744830 99A 375 Win 1981
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Came across this thread while trying to find info about a Savage 99 ser # 2243xx in 303. Can anyone help with the date of birth? The info I have found says 1918, another says 1920. One source says it should have a 22 or 24" barrel. This has a 26.
Dusty, it should date to 1920. Barrel length varies by model, so yours sounds like a model 99A if the forearm is attached with a screw, or a model 99B if it's attached with a latch (it would be a takedown). This serial number range is a bit disputed, some would call it a model 1899A rather than 99A or 99B. Physically they are the same, so really call it whatever you like.
“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
A884392 99E 308 Win 1971 -snip- C358206 99C 22-250 Rem 1977 (this is too early for a 22-250) -snip- D681898 99CD 7mm-08 Rem 1981 (probably a 99C. With cheek piece would be a CD. With just the Monte carlo would be a C.) -snip-
You are right about the 7mm-08. It is a C with a Monte Carlo stock.
The 22-250, by definition, can't have been made earlier than it was made. So C358xxx isn't too early after all.
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Just found this post, maybe you can help me also. Model 99R, 358, SN 922xxx, lever code 6H Thanks
Holy crud... that's a sweetheart of a rifle. 6H is 1956.
“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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It would be funny I mean, if it weren't so hard on the clutch. Bless her heart, she's very smart, but there is a wire disconnected on the sequence of shifting a vehicle.
We all have our quirks. Me, I'm a lever action guy.
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