Blitz, I'm not aware of any version of the Savage Model 1899/99 being chambered in .22 LR from the factory. The only .22 factory chamberings I know of are the .22 Hi-Power and the .22-250 Remington. Its been my understanding that all Model 1899/99 were chambered in centerfire calibers.
Steve Mace
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After today, its all historical