Savage model 99

You better get than one as soon as you can. There turning into collectors items. Atleast down south they are. I don't think they were as popular down south as they were up north, so there alittle harder to come by. I shopped around for one for over a year and it was nearly impossible to find one in good shape for under $750. I finaly found driving through a little town at a pawn shop / gun store in a 308 that was almost in mint condition for $250. It had a muzzle brake installed on it which will probably hurt its value, but theres hardly any recoil in it. Not planning on getting rid of it either, so I guess the value doesn't really matter. :)
 
Fate has given me a second chance. There is a VG to Excellent Model 99E in .308 for sale at one of my local stores for $360. There is also a 99C for $440, but I am interested in the model E. I have the Model 99E on a 24 hour hold so I need peoples opinion on this quick so I can go in tomorrow and get it on layaway. Anyone have a price guide for the different models? The different gun auction sites are giving me mixed results on the value of this gun so I need you're help.
 
When looking at prices on auction sites make sure you are seeing the selling price. Many sellers set a high reserve price and it didn't actually sell. It's easy to pay too much for a 99 if your aren't patient. Prices in the Northwest run from $260 on up for 300 and 308's for good hunting condition rifles. At $400+ they better be really nice. I got a beautiful 243C with nice B&L scope for $380 at small local gunshow this year. Best rifle I own. 250SAV bring a premium price but I have 2 that are dissapointing so far. If you don't have one yet I suggest starting with a 300, 308, or 243 as they seem to shoot well even if not perfect condition. So far I have 30/30, 300, 308, rechambered 32/40 to 32Win (great shooter), 243, two 250SAV, 22/250. I think thats all of them. They're habit forming. Tom.
 
My Dad was born in 1922. He and nearly all his native Wyoming buddies hunted with 99 Savage rifles. All through the 1940's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's when Dad's 300 barked, it meant a big game animal was down. I could not even estimate how many elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and antelope fell to his rifle. But my point is that his rifle was quick on target, accurate, hard hitting, and easy on the shoulder. In short, a very good big game rifle indeed!

When Dad died in 2004, Mom offered his 300 to me. But it would never be my rifle, it would always be Dad's in my mind. I offered it to my younger brother and he felt the same. So we buried it with Dad. May seem irrational to some hunters but the decision has never been regretted.
Jack
 
Believing the Funeral Director hires theives is a false assumption. It is also false to assume that Westerners have the same ME FIRST mentality that is common to many Easterners and West Coasters I've met.
Jack
 
Believing the Funeral Director hires theives is a false assumption. It is also false to assume that Westerners have the same ME FIRST mentality that is common to many Easterners and West Coasters I've met.
Jack
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Perhaps so, but it isn't like there is no thievery in the Midwest, including SD.
 
Anybody know or have a good idea how much a Savage 99 (#C3140xx), .358 cal., in like new condition is worth? It has a "carbine" style stock (straight grip, no checkering) and a 22" barrel. The owner said he bought it new in 1977 and predicted the value of 99s in general will escalate dramatically in the near future. He's thinking about selling it and I'm thinking about buying it (he's also a TFL member); so what's a "fair" price?
 
The .358s are kind of hard to price. They're not all that common, and they seem to command anywhere from a moderate to extreme premium.

Probably the best way to set a fair price would be to consult the blue book of gun values.
 
I'll pay $450 right NOW for that gun $500 if its 95% or better$550 -$600 NIB. I regret sell my .358 for that much last year!:(

That sounds like a .358" Brush Gun" and the values I gave are the current Blue book.


Jack O C : you are the man , partner!:)
 
I got the Model 99F on layaway right now for $350:) . There is a 250-3000 on sale at the same store for about $650 if anyone wants it.
 
Model 99 Savage .303

I'm a new member and i've resently bought this rifle for $375.00. Is this a good price? It's has a crack in the front handle. It looks to be pretty old.
I've researched on the web and from what i can tell it looks to be from the early 1900s:confused:
 
hey, rbernie, what are the differences in the models? Thanks. I passed up one in .308 for $350 the other day, but it had worn blueing and I don't know which model it was.

Mike I - you said that if the counter is working, the the magazine isn't working. I'm sure you meant to say that if the counter isn't working, the magazine isn't working.
 
My Grandads 99

Hello,

Recently I decided to let go of my Grandfathers 300 savage Model 99. a friend is a hunter and a gun enthusiast. I thought that my Grandfather would be proud if he knew his old friend was still out there doing what it was made for. I brought my GD's rifle into work to let him see it and told him I had done some research and I felt that the gun was worth $400.00 and that was what I wanted. He said the gun was in good shape, 90% plus and he would check with his wife to see if he could afford the money. He wrote down the serial number 351687 and we went our separate ways. later that night he called me and said that he would love to buy the rifle but, his conscience wouldn't allow him to take advantage of me, his friend. He told me that the rifle was worth much more than what I asked for. And that I needed to hold on to it because it would gain more value as the years passed. Is it worth what I believe it is? BTW it has the original sling with it. all leather and brass catches.
 
Grandfathers 1899

When I emigrated back from the UK to the US I stopped and picked up my guns and other things I had left with my father. I also received a cased gun from my Grandfathers estate. My father told me it was a wall hanger..obsolete ammo, .22. For whatever reason I stored it and forgot it. Finally took a close look and started investigating it a bit. It's a model 1899, in .22HP, by the serial number a 1913 make. Butt plate is the rubber with the logo, straight stock, small schnobel, no checkering take down barrel, blade front and lyeman rear sight (groove for a rear barrel sight but none there) . It's by no means perfect, but amazing condition considering it's age. Serial is 145507. looking for more info to establish the model. Would love to look through the sights and shoot knowing my Grandfather held it, looked through the same sights, shot with it on the family farm. Love any assistance or info. Thanks! Daniel
...Hmmm love google. It's a 1899H 20" barrel, blade in integral front sight. Lyeman 2a rear. Fore end and receiver S/N's match.
 
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