The Savage 99 has had a long career, which is now essentially over, as it hasn't been manufactured steadily for several years, although it was still catalogued as recently as '98. Some of the best older ones, made before WWII or up to the late 1950's, with cut-checkered walnut stocks and the original brass spool internal magazine and the triggger-guard safety, are fine examples of American gun making. The 99 is one of those guns that have gradually been cheapened and 'improved' over the years, and many models offered through the '60's, '70's and '80's are not as desirable. The .300 Savage is close to the .308 Winchester in its ballistics, not too far below the .30-06. The value of such a gun depends greatly on its model, condition and originality. Some models are true collector's items and could command prices in the thousands, if engraved etc. An average-condition 99 in .300S, walnut, no extras, might bring $250 to $350 in a private sale. If it were one of the birch-stocked ones with stamped (or no)checkering, and a detachable clip magazine, I wouldn't bother with it for more than a c-note. Good ones make great hunting rifles.
