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Hi,guys Iam new to the site,and really enjoy it.I read about someone restocking a 99e.I have a stock and
<br>forearm of newer factory manufacture(90 S)that i would
<br>like to part with.it would be perfect for this job.

Welcome Squidman, You`ll really enjoy this site. Savages in my opinion, are one of the finest levers made. How much for your stock?
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<br>Dusty

Check your private messages if you really want to sell it.

Boy would my old blonde model E look good! $? Anybody else? And, does anyone have any reccomendations for a stock maker?

Right after I got my M99 I looked pretty hard for a replacement stock/forearm. My M99 is used alot as a general purpose rifle so I didn't want to trash the original pieces. I found several places to get the buttstock but didn't find a forearm anywhere.
<br>Decided on refinishing the stock instead. Rifle magazine had a recent article that gave detailed instructions on how to refinish a stock the old fashioned way using Linseed oil and elbow grease. Even a rookie blockhead like me should be able to do it. My grandfather is serving as Technical Advisor (It is his rifle). Should have it done by spring.
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<br>ZM
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mojoincolorado:
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<br>Go back to page 5 where on 8/9/02 I posted a picture of a 99E that I had restocked....the thread is titled "Restocked 99E". I believe the thread will provide info of interest to you. That 99E also had some pretty ugly wood.
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<br>Elwood

Beautiful gun, I too have an E and the blonde hardwood is horrible! Im working on a stock right now, its almost ready to stain. Its the style with the crescent buttplate and the shnable forend. Still looking for a buttplate *hint*
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<br> Someone mentioned the stock would be dry in some places and remain tacky in others while drying, one thing i like to do is to wet the stock with water then dry it carefully with a heat gun to raise the grain. Then go over it with steel wool and repeat until it stays smooth after drying. This has worked for me with a couple other stocks ive refinished.
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