Savage Model 99 ID help

[halhunt]

This week I was fortunate to receive a Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage as a gift. The rifle hasnt been fired in probably 20 years and is in good shape.

I have looked at the various Savage collector web sites and cant pinpoint the model and date. The one site that you input the serial # says 1950. I am looking for some input from the Savage 99 collectors on this site.

The rifle has a 24 in barrel, on the left side .300 Savage, top side Savage Model 99 and left side Hi Pressure Steel Proof Tested. The serial # is 55254X. The wood is maybe walnut and is checkered. The forearm has the schnoble shape. The stock has been swapped to a straight grip with different wood. It also came with the original checkered pistol grip stock with a metal butt plate. Inside the pistol grip stock the serial number and the letters T Y are stamped. Unfortunately I dont have a digital camera to put up pics.

Thanks for any input on model and date.

 

[RR]

EG

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[Kilo Charlie]

1950

 

[MadDog]

That serial number is really close to that run of factory D&T'd 99's.

Is yours drilled and tapped for scope mounts?

 

[halhunt]

Just got back from my deer hunt. Regret not bringing the Savage because my only opportunity was a running deer at 20 feet for a couple seconds coming out of and back into the brush and I had a scoped rifle. Didnt connect but the next watch did.

My Savage is not drilled and tapped.