Savage 99 Model identification

[Lexthedestroyer]

Hey you guys, wondering of there are any Savage 99 gurus out there who can help me out on identifying my latest acquisition. It's a .308, tang safety, with a "9T" on the lever boss which puts it manufactured in 1966 (from what I've found online). The issue I have, is that on the left side of the receiver it says "Savage Model 99M" and then stamped below it is a "D", which would make this a take-down model, which I'm fairly certain it isn't... It's quite accurate, and it kicks like mule on the bench. Any ideas?

 

[Lodi]

...which would make this a take-down model, which I'm fairly certain it isn't...

Fairly certain?...or absolutely certain?

My book does not show the "M" as a model. The serial number and text on the barrel are better ways to narrow down the model.

 

[44Bore]

As I recall it would be a 99DL--the "m" marking was for factory purposes and was not a model designation although it is often mistaken for one.

 

[Matt74]

As I recall it would be a 99DL--the "m" marking was for factory purposes and was not a model designation although it is often mistaken for one.

X1.

Matt

 

[two-dogs]

the only thing to do here, is to call in MadDog, with the big teeth and spiked collar!!! As in "Cane", he will help you!

 

[Lexthedestroyer]

44Bore, you hit the nail on the head. I did some more digging, and it appears that mine is a DL. The "M" on the receiver apparently might mean "Monte Carlo stock". But anyways, thanks for your help, I love finding out info about old guns, there's so much neat history out there.