A guy I know has a Savage Model 99 in.243 that on the top of the barrel says 'Model 99A' but stamped back by the receiver it say '99E' so which is it? And he wants $300.00 for it. Good deal, bad deal, just an OK deal?The original 'A' was built from 1899 - 1927, SN 10000 - 300000, chambered for 303, 30-30, 25-35, 32-40, & 38-55. The 2ed M-A was made from 1926 - 1937 SN 290000 - 370000, had a cresent butt plate chambered for 303, 30-30, & 300Sav.

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The M-E was made from 1960 - untill it was discontinued in 1984 SN range 1000000 to present, this was the last rotary mag. Peachtree accounting 2010 serial number. Made, the E stands for economy rifle fitted with a 20', 22' or 24' bbl. Chambered for 250-3000, 300sav., 243, & 308. Yours is a M-E, Dont know why the A is there, possibly a non bored left over bbl. It does have the snabble forearm. I checked on Savage99 if I put in the serial number with the B in front of the number like it is on the gun it tells me its invalid. If I put just the number in it says it was made in 1951 or later.

1. SAVAGE MODEL NINETY-NINE SERIALIZATION Serial Numbers At Year End: 10,000 1899 13,400 1900 19,500 1901 25,000 1902 35,000 1903 45,000 1904 53,000 1905.
2. The Savage Model 99E CARBINE was manufactured from 1960 through 1982. It came with a pistol grip stock. It was offered only with a 22' barrel. Calibers were.243 Win.,.250 Sav.,.300 Sav. The Savage Model 99E was manufactured from 1922 through 1934. It came with a straight stock. It was offered with a 20', 22' or 24' barrel.

The gun is in great shape I would say 95% or better. I'm going to get it but would still like to figure out what the deal is with it just for the sake of knowing.Look at that page again. For guns made from '49-'71 you need to check the lever boss code. That should give you exact manufacturing year up to 1971.

The Savage 99 in Volume 85 Number 10 (September 1901) The Model 99 was preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first lever-action rifle. The hammerless design was a useful improvement as it reduces the (the time from trigger pull to firing). This allows the rifle to be fired more accurately, because the rifleman's muscular tremors have less time to move the rifle off-aim. A hammerless design is also less likely to jam in brush or clothing.

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I have a Savage 99E Series A in 243. The serial number is C262209. Can anybody please tell when it was manufactured.

The immediate predecessor of the Model 1895, the Model 1892, was one of the contending rifle models offered to the U.S. Army when they were looking to replace the trapdoor rifle. The was chosen over the Savage and other models. The Model 1892 was never put into production (and indeed predated the actual establishment of the Savage Arms Company; the Model 1892 was a collaborative venture between and ), and instead it was further developed into the Model 1895. The Model 1895 musket in was the winner of an 1896 competition for a rifle contract, beating out the.

Political controversy led to the cancellation of the contract and the New York National Guard was therefore equipped with obsolete single-shot rifles during the. Later refinements to the Model 1895 design led to the Model 1899, later simply shortened to the Model 99. In 1899, Savage offered to convert any existing Model 1895 rifle or carbine to Model 1899 configuration for a $5 fee. The 1895, as well as the later Model 1899 and early Model 99, used a to hold the cartridges.

The rotating magazine uses a spring-loaded spool with grooves to hold the cartridges. The Savage 1899 took advantage of the spool to include a counter to indicate how many shots are left. The Model 99 continued using this system for many years, until its replacement with a detachable magazine. The rotating magazine design allowed the rifle to be one of the first lever-action rifles to use. Previous lever-action rifles used tubular magazines, which placed cartridges of ammunition end to end. The pointed tips of a spitzer bullet would touch the primer of the cartridge in front of it, possibly causing an accidental discharge.

Another novel safety feature was that, upon cocking the rifle, a small pin would protrude above the top receiver to indicate the rifle was cocked and ready to fire. During, the Montreal Home Guard was issued Model 99 rifles in 'musket' form, which incorporated a bayonet lug and military-style stock. It is known as the Model 99D Musket. The Montreal Home Guard contract was for a total of 2,500 rifles, all of which are believed to have been delivered. These rifles were chambered in.303 Savage, as altering the design for the Canadian standard Mk VII cartridge would have resulted in an unacceptable delay in delivery.

Guardsmen were responsible for purchasing their own rifles and had the option of having their names stamped on the stock. Many also chose to have their names engraved on the left side of the receiver. During its long production history, the Savage 99 was chambered at one time or another for, (also called the, as the first American commercial round to produce a velocity of over 3,000 ft/s (910 m/s)), and, by special order with a replacement barrel, shotshell as a single-shot.

References., Savage Arms. Mercaldo, Luke; Firestone, Adam; Vanderlinden, Anthony (2011). Allied Rifle Contracts in America. Wet Dog Publications. Mercaldo, Luke; Firestone, Adam; Vanderlinden, Anthony (2011).

Allied Rifle Contracts in America. Wet Dog Publications. Mercaldo, Luke; Firestone, Adam; Vanderlinden, Anthony (2011). Allied Rifle Contracts in America. Wet Dog Publications. Mercaldo, Luke; Firestone, Adam; Vanderlinden, Anthony (2011). Allied Rifle Contracts in America.

Wet Dog Publications., Magazine-Gun, Filing date: Apr 10, 1889, Issue date: July 25, 1893, Inventor:., Indicator for Firearms, Filing date: Jan. 17, 1893, Issue date: Sept. 27, 1898, Inventor:., Firearm, Filing date: Apr. 21, 1897, Issue date: Oct. 3, 1899, Inventor:. ^ Mercaldo, Luke; Firestone, Adam; Vanderlinden, Anthony (2011).

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Mercaldo, Luke; Firestone, Adam; Vanderlinden, Anthony (2011). Allied Rifle Contracts in America. Wet Dog Publications.