Some savage 1899 questions

[lledwod]

I have a savage 1899 take down parts rifle in .22 H.P., and I would like to get it shooting again. Over all it seems to be in nice shape; it is missing both pieces of wood and related hardware, as well as the takedown latch and the piece that I assume fastens to the rear of the forearm.

The wood I am not afraid to tackle myself (I made a butt stock for an 1899 last winter) but am not sure about re-building the take down mechanism.

Here are my questions for you gurus;

a) If I fit a locking piece into the new forearm to prevent the barrel from turning is it good to go as a one piece gun?

b) .22 H.P. isn't my 1st choice of a new cartridge to tackle. Will a .25-35 fit this carrier?

c) Will this barrel support being chambered to 25-35, and bored to .257"?

d)Am I better off just to part it out (is there much value in the parts?)

It seems to me it could be neat for sheep hunting, and a handy winter trapping gun.

PS it seems to be 1914 vintage, 20" barrel

Heres a bunch of photos and I welcome any suggestions thanks.

(The 1st photo shows it sitting in wood off a 1926 .303)

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[kamlooky]

Joe-Joe.......aka..............mod.............MadDog is the 99 expert/collector.
Hopefully he finds this thread.
If not, sent him a note.

 

[LawrenceN]

Also, check out Western Gun Parts.

 

[mbogo3]

Many take-downs were converted to solid frame and the .22HP spool will feed 30-30 if a re-bore isn't objectionable.The .22HP is based on a 30-30 brass so the 25-35 may be fine .25-35 1-8" twist.
https://gunsmagazine.com/the-25-35-winchester/

 

[sean69]

The wood I am not afraid to tackle myself (I made a butt stock for an 1899 last winter) but am not sure about re-building the take down mechanism.

I made a stock for one of those once myself.... it was the least amount of fun I had making a stock. (learned lots, but not fun)

a) If I fit a locking piece into the new forearm to prevent the barrel from turning is it good to go as a one piece gun?

I see no reason at all why not. ... though it might be easier to find the parts https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1000690
You could probably make that part fairly easy

b) .22 H.P. isn't my 1st choice of a new cartridge to tackle. Will a .25-35 fit this carrier?

c) Will this barrel support being chambered to 25-35, and bored to .257"?

No idea on either count, though I have a stack of 99 receiver parts here, it seems that the carrier assembly is calibre specific - so something to consider (so as advised, get in touch with this MadDog character)

d)Am I better off just to part it out (is there much value in the parts?)

I have a bunch of parts here (nothing for the takedown stuff you need - sorry) they do not move fast - like at all ... keep the gun as whole as possible or you will be stuck with a bunch of parts (IMO)

 

[kamlooky]

Hmmmmmm, just had ahh thought.
Send gunrunner100 a note.
Maybe, just maybe that majic chappeau noire of his may have some goodies at the bottom.
Old site sponsor at one time, Del Selin has a remarkable amount of used inventory.
Never know with him and what is stashed in his shop.
He should be open today.
Runs the Tuesday-Saturday regime.

 

[mbogo3]

Dam it Looky I didn't understand a single thing you said!