Dropped a couple of bids for a pair or pre D&T 300 Savage 99s.

Pics were so dark, I thought they were R models.

Turns out both are RS models.

One has Weaver bases on it but will make a nice shooter for somebody.

Think I'll keep the one with bases and sell the unmolested one.

Share a picture of both before you let them go, if you can. Always like to see 99's!

Can you provide pics here? And send me a DM with the serial numbers and I will likely have a few questions for you. I have a spreadsheet of prewar Rs and RSs... the checkering varied over time, etc.

Hijack in progress-

Hey Drew, here's an RS in 250-3000.

wow, what a gem! I need a serial number to put in the logs. I only have 4 RS in 250 with "3-point" checkering. I'm guessing you are between 344,2xx and 345,8xx??

343,1xx. I'll send you the whole number.

Also the earliest RS on the list.

Rick, I have a 250-3000 RS at 342,600 in my data. Slightly customized with a G&H mount, but had the RS studs and tang screws from a removed peep sight so it seems likely it was an RS.

oldest one in my records also, which I think I mentioned to Roy last night. Next closest I had was 343,7xx and listed as a "possible" RS

Rory's record would definitely top that though.