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That Boone is cool and the Lightfoot is functional, BUT that ebay link to the old Lyman is calling for a rifle like that. However,,,,, if the eyes won't let the target sharpen with the peep a mans got to do what a mans got to do.
The two I own are the receiver type on Marlins but the post type on a Savage is very cool. If the gun was a bit rougher cutting the wood to fit a 56 or other would be fine, but that rifle you found sure looks nice and I would not want to mess that up.
Looks like the search is on for a good deal on a sight.
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Midway has the Marble tang sight for $126.99 + 6.99 for the screws. They have 5 reviews all VG. I probably am going to order 1 & put it on if it looks good.
I bought the 99 on a lark and it really feels better than the 99r & tang ssfety 99F that I have owned. Midway has 300 Savage brass, so I'll have a new toy to play with this spring.
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First.. the new Marbles tang sights "work", but I don't know of hardly any Savage 99 folks that want one on their rifle. For the same price you can probably pick up an older Lyman or Marbles tang sight - which, while not windage adjustable, is far better quality wise. My top choice is probably the Lyman 29 1/2 or 30 1/2. Pricey, but one of the best. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.savagefest.net/my_99s/1933_99RS_300/Right_Full.JPG) Another choice would be a Lyman #1A, the early Marbles tang sight is similar but has a locking tab behind the stem rather than on the side: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.savagefest.net/my_99s/1902_Leader_303/var/albums/Receiver_Right.JPG) More period correct would probably be the Redfield 70LH or Lyman 56S or 57S. A lot of the Lymans seem to have required some wood to be removed on the side of the 99 for it to fit properly, though.. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.savagefest.net/my_99s/1939_99RS_300/Left_Lever.JPG) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.savagefest.net/my_99s/1952_EG/1952_Peep_Sight.JPG) For THAT vintage... I'd first go for a Lyman 29 1/2 or 30 1/2, second I'd go for a Redfield 70. Jmho. Thank you for posting these pictures. Would I have to cut the stock to install a Lyman 29/30? Would I have to cut the stock to install the Redfield 30?
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If you pass up the Lyman 57SA you'll be sorry. It's a much better sight although no longer in production. It's a receiver style sight rather than a tang sight that fits the same holes. Calhoon might have posted a pic above or if not its quite similar to the Lyman 56S that he posted but of later manufacture.
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Thank you for posting these pictures.
Would I have to cut the stock to install a Lyman 29/30?
Would I have to cut the stock to install the Redfield 30? No, definitely don't have to cut the stock for a Lyman 29/30, and I don't think I've seen any Redfield 70's with the stock cut. That seems to be more prevalent on the Lyman 56's, maybe 57's. Not sure I've owned a 57, come to think of it. Had a couple 56's, one with a groove cut for it to fit and the other fit okay with no wood removed. Those Lyman 29/30 are the priciest of the bunch, often run over $200.
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Thank you for posting these pictures.
Would I have to cut the stock to install a Lyman 29/30?
Would I have to cut the stock to install the Redfield 30? No, definitely don't have to cut the stock for a Lyman 29/30, and I don't think I've seen any Redfield 70's with the stock cut. That seems to be more prevalent on the Lyman 56's, maybe 57's. Not sure I've owned a 57, come to think of it. Had a couple 56's, one with a groove cut for it to fit and the other fit okay with no wood removed. Those Lyman 29/30 are the priciest of the bunch, often run over $200. Thank you very much, that is basically the information I need. I am not in a hurry & the $70.00 extra cost is no big deal so I will give ebay a few months to find a Lyman 29/30.
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Williams also made their Foolproof receiver sight to fit the older 99's. They don't make it any more but you might find one if you look around. I have one on my EG. ![[Linked Image]](http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/wildhobbybobby/100_3779_zps4b621045.jpg)
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