I think this is an 1899A, but I am not sure. Any assistance with this would be appreciated.

Stamped "Sav.303" top-dead-center of barrel just ahead of receiver.

Serial number 77.500. (A "." not a "," between the 7 and 5)

26" round bbl.

Crescent buttplate.

"Points" on stock aft of the receiver.

Schnabel forend.

Small "2" on left side (AS YOU LOOK AT IT) of receiver under forearm.

Upper case "R" on right side (AS YOU LOOK AT IT) of receiver under forearm.

"High Pressure Steel" stamped on barrel.

"Model 1899" stamped on barrel.

Last Patent year 1893.

The rifle is in good condition, with the bore in excellent condition. However, I would like to have it restored by a professional. If anyone reading this knows of such a service, I would appreciate the contact information.

I'm not interested in finding some "Antiques Road Show" treasure. I'm simply interested in the specific model number of this rifle. I will contact Savage Arms Corporation regarding a "letter" with detailed information. Until I do, I would appreciate the assistance of the experts here.

Thank you,
Paul

Yes, that will be a model 1899A, probably made in August of 1907 give or take a couple of months.

If you want a letter, go into the Savage Collector's forum here and look under the thread entitled "Misc. Good Info". The address for Mr. Callahan will be there will the cost.

Now... you can put a lot of money into a restoration, but you probably won't increase it's value much if at all. Very little market for refinished rifles since there's still quite a few original ones out there. I'd save your money and pick up a couple of nice ones to go with it, maybe an octagon and half-octagon barreled version.