Savage 99 30-30 Question

Alot depends on the serial number of your gun as well.

The 1899's with serial numbers under 90,000 had longer tangs so if your gonna buy a stock make sure it fits your gun before you get it to the house. If it's over 90,000 then I'm pretty sure any 99 stock made after 90,000 and on up into the A series rifles will fit that gun.
 
Gatehouse, I have a savage buttstock and buttplate that would fit that, cheap. I have to dig it up and see what kind of condition its in.
 
I posted the same questions over on 24 hour where they have a Savage forum

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3805878/Rescued_Savage_99#Post3805878

The Savage dweebs over there got all excited about how refinishing the rifle would ruin it's history and character. They may have a point, they might not....But I figured I'd try to work wiht what I got right now.

I removed the rear stock and stripped off what was left of the old finish and did some sanding and degreasing. I'm going to try to epoxy the tang area where it's cracked and also the butt end where it's cracked. Then I'll sand it up some more and refinish it.

I've degreased the metal and the action, scrubbed out lots of gunk with a old toothbrush and I've relubed it.

I scrounged up some old bits and pieces and found a pin and a sling "ring" that I can attach to the stock through the drilled hole. (Pin through hole and sling attachment attached to pin) I loose installed it and it doesn't look offensive, certainly nicer than orange baling twine.

I probably will do the epoxy tonight if I get a chance.:)
 
There is a difference between a rifle which has great history and character, and one that looks like an abused or neglected, and possibly even dangerous piece of crap. I have a few older 99s, some of which have had stock refinishes as well as a bit of re-blueing. Obviously, I think you are doing the right thing by making that family piece presentable and useable once more. Hopefully you've got some "before" pics to post along with the ones you'll want to share when you're done.
 
Just thought I'd add a word or two about the tight spot in the 99 action. I know exactly what you mean and it was explained earlier in this thread. When I was younger, it was no problem, but now at my age and with arthitis setting in, I've had to sell off my 99's. I just can't operate the lever without getting pain at that tight spot. Still able to go strong with my 94's and BLR's, I'm happy for that. Good luck with the resto project.
 
Do not use tru oil on the stock! Just some tung or boiled linseed. Post pics when done. Good luck with the stock, I'm glad to hear your taking a whack at refinishing. It will turn out just fine.

R.
 
Tru oil has a glossy additive in it, that can give an uneven finish. Even when sanded down, it leaves high shiney spots amongst the matt, that wouldn't look right on an older stock. It is very much like a car finish, and it takes multiple coats to build up properly, then it has to be worked evenly to get a consistant finish. On an older stock, with someone that may not have a lot experience, a tung oil, or linseed oil will achieve the required results faster, more evenly, and with less work.

R.
 
Im looking forward to some pics of the old girl. Mine are shooters, not collectors. May be collectors to some but I got them cuz they are leftie friendly and nice looking guns. Good enough reason to own them IMHO. Enjoy-they are a delight to shoot and a nice different gun to play with. Nicely off the beaten path. Just something about the design that pleases my eye.
 
Cary Stricker (306-628-3281) in Leader, SK, can do you up a stock from his pattern, ...has done a couple for me, ..just tell him you have the shotgun buttplate. He's become my go-to recently since the border headaches began. Should run you about $150. He can leave about .010" over for you to fit, ...not a big job. A satin finish with Truoil or Tung will be close to original, just go over it with the gray Scotch Brite.
 
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Still need to find a screw for the buttplate (and thebuttplate is too large for the wood, too. I guess the wood shrank/wore down over the years and the metal didn't)

And I've got to do a few more things but I have epoxied the splits in the stock, sanded down the stocks and put a little sling hook on the butt that takes the place of the baling twine. The sling fixture is attached with a bolt through the drilled hole. I scrounged those off an old milsurp stock.

I didn't refinish the metal, just throroughly cleaned the accumulated gunk out of the action and got the black and blue out of the bore. It looks pretty good, so maybe the Savage dweebs were correct to not refinish it. I'll put a layer of paste wax on it for protection.

Only thing I am not too ken on is the leather on the sling where it contacts the barrel. It could hold moisture and lead to rust...Solution might just be some good oil.

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Someone was asking about the front sight attachment. Raised ramp integral to the barrel...DOnt' see that much these days.

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GH, I've got a buttplate screw here. Also I've got this little gizmo thats been in my Savage tickle trunk for awhile now. It measures .660 on my calipers so I don't know if it's for a featherlite barrel or yours? Will it fit? Let me know, it'll make that crappy "will it rust" feeling go away.

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