jsflagstad
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Hello guys, I have in my possession a Savage Model 99 in 243win that belonged to my late father-in-law. It has Serial# 007816 and all I can find is "This is a Savage 1895 made 1896 - 1897" on one of the serial # search sites.
My question is, if the date of manufacture is truly before the turn of the century and the 243 win didn't exist until 1955, what could be the story? Was it maybe a rebuild / re-barrel? Also has what looks like a "C" with an "11L" inside of the "C" on the lever boss.
So what do I have? Is it anything real special? Approximate value?
It is in very good condition and has an older Leupold 1.5-7x scope on it.
Thanks!
My question is, if the date of manufacture is truly before the turn of the century and the 243 win didn't exist until 1955, what could be the story? Was it maybe a rebuild / re-barrel? Also has what looks like a "C" with an "11L" inside of the "C" on the lever boss.
So what do I have? Is it anything real special? Approximate value?
It is in very good condition and has an older Leupold 1.5-7x scope on it.
Thanks!