Inherited this 308, still new to firearms, can anyone recognize it.

It could be a 99F but all the Fs Ive seen had slimmer stocks and small schnable fore ends........I was thinking 99E, it's a high end one, as the bolt is jeweled and the wood is a nicer grade than many...........not a Savage expert by any means, owned and do own a couple but don't really know one model from another.
 
I always loved those older 99's.

Quick suggestion - while beautifully functional rifles, I've seen a number with tang cracks in their butt stocks. I'm sure anyone who has spent any time in the EE can concur. Have a good look around those parts on yours, and enjoy!
 
VICIOUS said:
What do you guys think about value 800 dollars as it sits?
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Too high. Scope and mounts are worth very little. It is in good shape but a purist Savage collector will not like the sling swivels added. A good 99f in .300 Savage might fetch $450 tops. I figure you can add another $100 for it being a .308. So $550 for a value in my opinion which is only that, my opinion.
 
Thank you guys so much. You were right it was a Savage 99, i just had no idea where to look. You are amazing.

I am not that interested in the value as it has more sentimental value to me than I could ever sell it for.
 
I haven't read the whole thread in case I'm repeating something. . Your Savage 99 appears from the picture to be a 99F, that being being a featherweight, made approx. between 1955 to 1959.. Aside from them see thru scope rings I have the same rifle with the scope mounted tight, neat and low down for quick easy eye relief. . I did a trigger job on mine early on and was my Son's first rifle when he first started hunting. Being a 308 it works good as a handy back up rifle. . I mostly favor pre-64 Winchesters but compared to my M88 Win, I'll grab the M99 everytime.
 
Looks like a Savage model 99. If it has a magazine (can't see from the pic) it would be a 99C, no mag could be a 99E, and the couch looks like it came from the Brick, right?
 
I had the identical rifle for a time. You have a classic. As stated by others, it is a 99F, Mine was made 1958 ( same year as me) You will not find an equivalent modern rifle with the same attention to detail and style and balance for anywhere near the money that your rifle is worth. Good decision to keep it.

About the only improvement I would suggest ( if the scope is good) is to swap out the scope rings for lower non- see through ones, a $40 fix that will improve the handling and might improve your shooting accuracy a bit. Get quick detachable mounts if you want to use the iron sights. The .308 Winchester cartridge is one of the most versatile do-anything cartridges for Canadian big game hunting and will certainly be useful in Ontario. You can also shoot cheap military surplus 7.62x51 NATO ammo in your rifle for practise. I set up one of my apprentice hunters with an almost identical rig a few years ago, he was very satisfied and has used it to take both deer and elk.
 
Nice rifle. A classic for sure.

I urge you to change the scope rings to a lower, non-see thru.

High scopes tend to make for awkward cheek welds. Does not help accuracy.

But the big problem is the danger of using the irons. Guy was surprised to find a moose under his tree stand. used the irons for the close-in shot. When using the irons he had no idea where the scope bell was. He came to, under the tree stand.

My main hunting rifles have a good scope. Typically a 2-7 or a 1-5. And I take a second rifle with iron sights as a back up. It gets used when there is heavy rain or snow.
 
Ak47 assault rifle. f:P:

Yup 99! Can you tell me if it is magazine fed or internal? My uncle had one in .250 Savage the was an internal mag but with a counter. Beautiful rifle.
 
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