savage 99F - Age determination

[Klassear]

Hi everyone,

I purchased a Savage Model 99F from a friend along with a bunch of other guns. I am trying to find out when it was manufactured. The serial number is 758### (only six digits). The caliber is 300savage. I have seen reference to a marking on the front of the lever boss being the age determining factor. It looks like a 146 in an oval.

It is in good condition. zero rust, good bluing. not drilled for scope mounts. original iron sights.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks,

 

[The Outsider]

It was made mid 1950's.
1957 -58 was when they were drilled and tapped at the factory.
The lever boss code should have a letter, use a magnifying glass and see what it is, and I'll tell what year exactly.

Savage 99 Lever Boss code chart....

A= 1949
B= 1950
C= 1951
D= 1952
E= 1953
F= 1954
G= 1955
H= 1956
I= 1957
J= 1958
K= 1959
L= 1960
M= 1961

 

[BrotherRockeye]

this will be of interest:

http://www.savage99.com/index.php

 

[MadDog]

That date code is 14G not 146, it was made in 55.

 

[MadDog]

this will be of interest:

http://www.savage99.com/index.php

That's only good up to 500,000, after that it's useless.

 

[Chefhunter]

Sounds like you have a nice rifle on your hands....definitely a keeper.

 

[Klassear]

Thanks Maddog and Outsider,

On closer inspection it is a G. 1955 it is. I also noticed that there are 4 small screws in the top of the receiver. I can only assume these are actually for a scope mount. I originally thought they were assembly screws not just "place holders"