My Savage 99 has a pistol grip stock.
Is there any modification (replacement?) required on the lever itself when going from a pistol grip to straight stock?
Thanks
If it's a used factory stock then make sure it's in a serial range above 90,000, the tangs were shortened then.
The lever itself will need to be changed, also the lever bite will most likely need fitting by a gunsmith. Do you have a straight stock lever?
Nope. I have the curved one. Glad I asked. Saw this and I was think of buying it but gald I did not:
http://cgi.ebay.com:80/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110187872335
Beautiful Black Walnut stock and for-end for a 99 breakdown. Too bad its a straight stock.
Real purrrdddyyyy though!
Well Looks Like John SRC be On that One.
Steve
Got something in mind for that if I get it! John
Where can I guy go to get good replacement stocks? I have an EG with a rear pistol grip stock that is about an inch too short. The prior owner had also put a rubber butt place on it
I am playing with the idea of just adding some kind of one inch plastic or wood insert
I'm sure it would be ugly as hell. Oh well, it's a rat 99 anyway.
The best place I found so far is here.
http://www.gunstocksinc.com/web%20pages/Plate%20Pic's/Stevens%20stocks%20images%20&%20Descriptions/Savage%2099%20shotgun%20butt%20pistol-grip.htm
I have searched the internet for 5 days now searching for the most accurate aftermarket model and this seems to be it. Every other place I have found is not a true replica (they always seem to change the pistol grip bottom).
The one shown is about $45.00 (it is their cheapy model, American Walnut - nothing really fancy - just straight grained) but if you go to the homepage, you can get upgraded wood (under wood grades). There are 4 different grades that will cost anywhere from $45.00 to in excess of $350.00.
I have not decided which grade I am going with, only that I will buy from this guy. I spoke with him today and feel confident that his workmanship is above par.
If you decide to upgrade to a 'better' wood, you need to call them directly to let them know. You can only get the base grade on the internet.
If you find something else, please let me know. Like I said, I have been to around 30 internet sites and this place seems to be the best.