Savage 99 in 30-30

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So I picked one up on another forum and it should arrive 'home' by the end of the week. :runaway:

I have a few newer 99's from the early to late 50's but have never owned a 99 of this vintage. I don't have the s.n handy but I'm guessing that this one was made in the early to mid 20's.

I need to source a good set of stocks for the rifle but I'm not sure what my options are. I've looked at Boyd's and there isn't enough info on their site to figure out what stocks to order for a 20's vintage 99. My plan is to call Boyd's when I get the rifle and can confirm it's d.o.m and see if they can steer me in the right direction.

In the mean time, anybody have any other suggestions on where to look for a decent set of stocks (or maybe even a parts rifle) for the 99?

Also planning to have Dave Henry look it over and give the metal work a polish and re-blue (was d & t'd at some point in it's life so no real collector value), hoping for a decent little shooter.
 
Man,that's a tall order. Given the 99's tendency to split the stock at the tang,stocks are incredibly hard to find. All the 99's had their wood hand fitted so aftermarket ones require fair amount of inlet work. There is a gent in Sask somewhere who makes and fits laminates. Someone might be able to add more as his name is escaping me right now. A further complication for you is that your's is straight grip iirc. Gunstocks inc is a source for 99 stocks but i've heard mixed reviews.
 
These 99s take a little work to swap stocks due to them being hand fitted to each rifle. I have a parts gun in 303 with decent wood if this helps.
 
Another thing to remember is that there is a 1/4" difference on the lower tang on the pre 90-000 1899's and the post 90-000 1899's, you won't be able to switch these stocks if you order one, you'll have to make sure the serial number is above or below and let the repro measurement be the same.
 
I just googled this. Anyone want to explain what's happening with the receiver?

Nice looking gun. If you plan to shoot it I hope you post a range report.
 
Thanks all for the input. The rifle arrived today, turns out to be of 1913 vintage :0

Pretty good condition, no obvious rust or pitting. I think it'll make for a nice refinishing project. Seems to function well, love the inherent quality in these older firearms :)
 
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