I recently acquired my first Savage 99 it is chambered in 300 Savage, SN: 3889XX. It appears to have an aftermarket Pachmayer buttpad and some general wear from use not neglect however the bore is excellent.
I must admit i am unsure what Model 99 letter designator it is as the original owner wasnt sure himself. If anyone could offer any information on helping me ID it further i would be greatly appreciative.
Additionally i read some information about a letter code used in dating, sometimes stamped on the "lever boss" however the letter (i see) looks to me my like the very letters they say were skipped i.e. Q or O. (see picture below)
I am a huge fan of Savage and have several of their other models of vintage years but i feel i might be bitten by the 99 collecting bug like so many others.
Thank you again
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I must admit i am unsure what Model 99 letter designator it is as the original owner wasnt sure himself. If anyone could offer any information on helping me ID it further i would be greatly appreciative.
Additionally i read some information about a letter code used in dating, sometimes stamped on the "lever boss" however the letter (i see) looks to me my like the very letters they say were skipped i.e. Q or O. (see picture below)
I am a huge fan of Savage and have several of their other models of vintage years but i feel i might be bitten by the 99 collecting bug like so many others.
Thank you again
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