Savage 99 30-30. How common and what is one worth?

[hifiwasabi]

I bought myself a 99 in .243 a little while back, and I really enjoy the feel of the rifle - the way it shoulders is simply the most comfortable amongst the rifles I own. I have noticed now and again that a 99 will pop up in 30-30, how many of these were made and how much should a decent shootable variant go for? I like that one can run down to TSC or CT and know that there is ammo available on the cheap. 303 Savage also crossed my mind, but I have no idea how easy brass is to find, and that factory ammo is next to unobtanium.

Sean

 

[pisces-guy]

The later 99s in decent condition I've seen for $3-400, the ones with detachable magazines...the earlier ones with rotary mags are now collector's items and are going for more money. I'd look at a .308 chambered 99, there's quite a few out there and it's a better cartridge than the 30-30.

 

[tokguy]

Yes the 308 is a better round, but as a collector piece the 30-30 far trounces a same condition .308.
The 303 Savage model 99's are the same, not as capable of round, but worth more...scarcer.

 

[tylerjwitty]

ive knever shots one but goly be I thinks they is ughly just my pockets gingle

 

[tiriaq]

The value of an elderly Savage will be greatly affected by condition, the same as any collectible firearm.
A .30-30 might be more desirable than a .303, simply because of ammunition availability. .303s would be more common.

 

[captonion]

My father inlaw has one in 32 special.. They are said to be non-existent, but factory stamping suggests otherwise..

 

[rokoro]

hifi I sold two Sav 99 rifles in 30-30 cal a month ago. If you find one in decent shape you are going to pay close to $500 for it. 303 Sav ammunition is no longer the problem it once was. New brass is being imported from Europe and has many old 303 Savages shooting again.

 

[captonion]

New brass is being imported from Europe and has many old 303 Savages shooting again.

Both Hornady and Norma are factory loading for the 303Sav also.

 

[hifiwasabi]

New .303 brass? Well that changes things, doesn't it. If I wanted a .308, I could have my pick on any given day, but like 30-06's, .308's are boring to me (hence my new to me .307). I still see good .303's pop up occasionally, I just figured since the next lever I want is likely to be a 70's 94 in 30-30, I'd see how much more a Savage would be in the same chambering.

Sean

 

[Calum]

Someday I'd love to find a reasonably priced Savage 99 in .243.
I even hear they made a few in 7/08, Rawr!

 

[hifiwasabi]

Epps had one awhile back, mine is a real sweet shooter, it's on the do not sell list.

Sean