So I have long been feeling the need to get a 30-30 to add to my hunting rifles but wanted to get something a little different than a Winchester 94 or Marlin 336. Long story short I was at my LGS and a Savage 1899 followed me home. Now when I bought it I fully intended for it to be taken out and used but when I started to research it online I found that it is from 1913 and being both a takedown and chambered in 30-30 it is considered a bit rare. I don't want it to be a safe queen but at the same time don't want to chance causing any damage to it. It is in great shape considering it is over 100 years old and the takedown locks up tight and mechanically the rifle is very sound with good rifling and bore condition. Aside from having been modified for a rubber butt pad and the wood most likely having been refinished at some point the rifle appears to be all original.
So am I overthinking this and should I just take it out and use it or pass it along to a collector and get something else?
