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I just gave a dealer a verbal "I'll take it" on a Savage 99A in .250-3000, s/n B645###. Just based on a Google search of some characteristics, it looks like it was made between 1971-76. I have some questions for any and all that may know...
- The gun has been scoped and is missing both front and rear open sights. Looking at my Gun Parts Corp. catalogue, there are a couple of variants of sight patterns. The parts aren't expensive, but I want to get the right ones the first time. There are several models listed, including the "99A series A", which is the only reference to a 99A. There is also the generic "model 99" column. Rear sight styles include leaf spring and folding blades that fit into dovetails. Front sites are dovetails that fit into integral ramps or detachable ramps that then receive a dovetail.
Anyone know which one of these I am looking for?
- As an alternative to the factory rear, are there any receiver peep sights that are currently made that would fit the existing hole pattern?
- I see a couple of internet references that quality control at Savage became spotty from the late 60's on. What types of problems should I be looking for with an early 70's rifle?
- Anyone that can tell me the precise date of manufacture, it would be appreciated.
- The gun has been scoped and is missing both front and rear open sights. Looking at my Gun Parts Corp. catalogue, there are a couple of variants of sight patterns. The parts aren't expensive, but I want to get the right ones the first time. There are several models listed, including the "99A series A", which is the only reference to a 99A. There is also the generic "model 99" column. Rear sight styles include leaf spring and folding blades that fit into dovetails. Front sites are dovetails that fit into integral ramps or detachable ramps that then receive a dovetail.
Anyone know which one of these I am looking for?
- As an alternative to the factory rear, are there any receiver peep sights that are currently made that would fit the existing hole pattern?
- I see a couple of internet references that quality control at Savage became spotty from the late 60's on. What types of problems should I be looking for with an early 70's rifle?
- Anyone that can tell me the precise date of manufacture, it would be appreciated.
