Make Money With The Savage 99 

Arthur Savage designed the 1899 in the 1890's in hope of a military contract. It went on to become the 99. The 99 is an exceptional short action hunting rifle and was so until the later part of the last century. The 99 is more comparable to the BLR as it can handle more high intensity cartridges than the Winchester 94 and Marlin 336 of the time. The rotary magazine allowed for pointed cartridges to be used which generally had greater velocities than flat nosed ones. The 99 has great balance and appearance. The rounding of the magazine makes carrying it a pleasure and accounts for the wear I find on most in the area of the receiver. Genius design, excellent craftsmanship, and icon of American rifle design. Thank you sir for sharing yours.

HOORAY! The Savage 99! I have a 1921? 250-3000 featherweight takedown, a gift 22 years ago. This rifle just loves the factory100 grain with ease, consistently, never a whoops, three rounds with original iron sights, and a Marbles flip up peep inside 1.5 inches at 100 off of sandbags. A weighed 6.9 lbs, and of course perfectly balanced at the receiver. When I received it the 'plum' staining of the receiver due to this carry method was unfortunately under light surface rust. Don't cringe, very very carefully, gently, slowly, I used a synthetic abrasive pad. It is now very clean, very smooth, and a wonderful bare steel condition which is Very well cared for. Of Course it has the slightly cracked hand guard due to prior owner using the guard improperly to take down the rifle. Love this gun! Thanks for a great video! OH, have to tell you the backstory of how my friend came into possession of it. Probably 30 or More years ago he was at yard sale. The owner asked 20 bucks for it, said he had it up in the rafters of his house for years. My friend heard I always wanted one, boom , in my hands for my 40th!

I really like the slenderness of the Remington Lee. Very classy lines. That was a nice little treat.

Excellent video My Friend. My favorite feature of the Savage 99 is the round counter on the magazine. I am sure that is probably an answer you will receive a lot.😁 I am not a collector of the 99 but have always liked them. God Bless You

My 1963 Savage 99f in 308 is my favorite hunting rifle. I added a 1960 99f last year. The 60 has brass magazine and 20" barrel, the 63 has aluminum magazine and 22" barrel.

Great hunting rifles that comes in a variety of calibers. My wife hunts with a 99 in 300 Savage.

My uncle had model 99 in 22 Savage with a 410 conversion barrel. A rare combination. The shot shells fed through the mag.

I have a 99F in .243W. Always gets looks and complements at the range.

Glad I found you. I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them. Thank You,Bill

Those are all beautiful rifles and I greatly enjoy seeing all the variations. I have a Savage 99 in .300 that is my favorite rifle. I had grew up wanting one because my great grandfather owned one, and I had always admired it inside his rifle cabinet as a kid. It was the "talk of the town " according to my family, he was one of the only men to own one back in the day, in the poor mining town he came from. Most guys were using 94s, cheap 30-06 rifles or shotguns with "pumpkin balls". After he passed everyone in my family fought over who got it. I ended up buying my own after years of searching. Nothing else compares. My dream is to get a .308 model with a 22" barrel and the rotary mag with the older style safety. Seems impossible to find. I have seen several . 308s with the tang safety and box magazine, but I really don't like those changes.

Really like these old rifle videos, many were carried and they supplied meat to the tables of their owners, they were around for so long because guys liked them

My great grandfather's 1899 in 303 sav was the very first rifle I ever laid my eyes on and held. It was passed down to me when my grandfather passed. Just love shooting it and one day will pass it down the family with all the stories of deer and moose it has taking since 1910 and hopefully will continue too for another 100+ years..

I cant bring myself to sell any guns. I buy each firearm because I want it and never stop enjoying it once I own it. Even if I haven't shot it in 10 years sometimes the gun calls out and I am happy that I have the opportunity to shoot it.

As a young man I didn't like the Savage 99 because it didn't resemble the "classic" offerings from Marlin and Winchester. But age has sharpened my ability to appreciate fine firearm designs, and now The '99 is the rifle I "love" the most but don't have. Thanks for the video. I Think you rekindled my passion to have one of these great rifles.

I don’t collect them but I’ve managed to acquire a few. My favorite is a 1920’s era 300 savage takedown. It doesn’t have the interrupted thread barrel, I believe that was later production. Also have a 300 savage F model with brass counter and a.308 C model box mag. All 3 are very accurate!

Another Worthwhile video! Thanks for putting it out. Best Wishes! M.H.

I didn't like this model at first, but now I love them. The Lee Navy is long obsolete, but I bet they could be loaded to keep up with other 6mm with modern powders.

I have two EG models, one in 250-3000 and one in 300 Savage. I love the 99's.

I enjoy your page. Nice content pleasantly, humbly and expertly enough delivered and no obnoxious electric guitar noise to endure either - i appreciate your choice of intro soundtrack. We share more than a few tastes. Just taking delivery of a '61 F in .308 this week. The situation with ammo shelves in this country this year made it quite blatant this would be a wise move, to have a .308. I believe the drilling in the stock of this F model as you noted here was another factory measure to reduce weight. Thank-you for your content.

Always admired these. I collect Military rifles, usually WWI rifles. But if I ever get into sporting rifles the 99 will be one of the first I get!

Hi Thanks for your video's I was very excited to get a 99 a couple of years ago in 308 Winchester, it was in ruff condition but I found a new butt stock and it's a good shooter. Now I have just found another it's a 75th Anniversary model also in 308 Winchester. I am very excited about this as I don't know how many many came to New Zealand, And our firearm laws are getting tougher as well. Thanks again for the videos.

Oh contrare, my friend! It was a very good video. I love Savage 99's. I had a beauty and let it go. I wish I had it back.

Nice. My 99 project is coming along nicely, can’t wait wait to shoot it.

Hello Mike, yep just picked up a few more 99's over the last few months. All from Wanstalls used rack and in excellent condition, one is a take down in 30-30 which I added a lyman receiver sight and the other is a 308F with a leupold m8 4x. Both shoot fantastic and are ready for hunting.

It is a fantastic video with lots of great info!!

A friend of mine just pick one up in 243 last month. Including the scope. I haven't seen it yet but I've always wanted one.

I have a .308 99 C that I am re-barreling to 6.5 Creedmoor with an octagonal Bartlein barrel and a custom Weineg stock with a classic cheekpiece. It will nearly match my RUGER 96/22 magnum, also with a Green River octagonal barrel (.22 LR re-chambered). Sound sacrilegious? Nope, that 99 is begging for the 6.5 Creedmoor conversion which perfectly fits the magazines.

I think Savage should produce a 3/4 sized model 99 chambered in 7.62 by 39 Russian.

I must have missed the video on the lee. That is a very intriguing stock.

Exactly, savage 99 lever action is an underrated rifle, most people know and collect winchester series 1866 to 1895, sure the value of savage 99 increase in the next years.

Excellently Informative * As Is Your Practice!

Went to check and yes my Savage 99F is in .308 Win., has the factory scope drilling, aluminum counter but the safety is on the lever!

The Savage 99 is highly regarded. 0:45 Says "Saskatchewan" properly. Now, I know how you know about CIL!

I've owned to 99's, both C models. One was a .308 the other a .284. I have always wanted one in .250 or .300 Savage with the rotary magazine and the exposed counter window. At one time I though 1899's were just ugly, but my tastes have changed completely over the years.

Finally got a 22 high power take down 1915 .... luv it 😁

Model 99 are so underated

Thanks. You sent me to the safe for a closer look at my model 99. Unfortunately my take-down was apparently not scoped at the factory. Never noticed that the trigger was checkered. I do have the .410 shot barrel for the rifle but haven't used it. Don't think anyone has. In .250-3000 with 100gr. bullets, it's a usable eastern deer rifle, though I no longer hunt. Guess I should sell it and others now.

I have a savage 99 303 supposed to been made in 1924. I’m having trouble finding rounds

A .250-3000 very nice!

I love this channel but I'm afraid you are gonna start inflating prices when you start the video with "Make Money..." I loved the video regardless any however.

A Savage 99 in 250-3000 is awesome round for Whitetail hunting👍

Mike , I just responded to George Ulicy , under comments back to Rich Frazier . - ie- Since 300 Savage ammo is no longer a common ammo , & it can be reformed out of 308 brass , could not a Savage 300 of non collector status be reamed out to the 308 caliber ?? Thanks for your response.

I messed around recently and missed a chance at a .284 WITH the rotor. I am still kicking myself.

You are too modest. ;)

i have a savage model 99m 300 cartride i cant find anything about it ccould you help?

People who own these rifles are quite often fanatics. I heard that Savage was thinking about bringing the 99 back to production.

I HAVE A 99 IN 308 IHAVE IT TO HUNT WITH, I FOUNGED THE TRIGGER EXTREMELY HEAVY TO ME SEEMS THAT MAY BE TYPICAL, HOW CAN THE TRIGGER PUL BE ADJUSTED SO IT SO HEAVY

I have a Savage 99 that I've been thinking of selling, however, I keep getting opposite advice about it's value. I've been told by many to find a collector looking for one. I am lost even in where to begin.

I just picked up a Savage 99F in 308. The serial Number starts with an A. Not sure what year it was made? It has pressed checkering and the aluminum rotory counter. From what I read I believe it is from 1968-70 range for the date of manufacture. Curious if you have any date info?

Soo whay do youbthink the value would be on a 1955 99f chamberd in 300 savage... Guns in very good condition

How much is my savage 99 30/30 rotary mag manufactured in 1911 worth?

The Savage model 99 is a lever action not a leaver action.

Would the gentleman you spoke with be willing to speak with others?

I just cannot understand on why a gun company like Savage etc....gets rid and stop selling their most popular guns for ? And car companies does this all the time to, like Ford and the Ford Maverick etc....

The titles of your videos...I prefer when they aren’t so grabby. Your information is good tho.

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I have always loved the Savage 99 thanks for showing

Loved the 300 savage and the 303, took deer with both, what a great gun.

When a workforce hold the value’s on witch a civilized society of free thought was formed Dear to their heart , the products of their life’s sweat is likened to no other. Made in The USA .

Richard I Bong's Savage 99 is in the museum hanging on the wall with a P 38 hanging from the ceiling the last time I was there. What a contrast from the Wisconsin farm boys hunting rifle to the airplane that he became the Ace of Aces in.

Recently acquired a Savage 99 in .303 made in 1912 in superb shape inside and out.I blame you for this and i am very happy you influenced me so.No luck finding a scope mount though unless one is a custom fabrication .

When it comes to the collector end of the firearms spectrum it can be quite the roller coaster of questions and details to evaluate. From hang tags and their string to paper wrapping to the condition of the box (if the gun has one) to whether if the gun has ever been shot since leaving the factory to the font of any markings to scarcity of caliber to whatever a person can think to examine. It can be one crazy ride trying to figure out all those things and collectors have a way to start seeing issues in a gun that are non-existent. Anyways that Savage 99 take-down with the Schnabel tip is a classy rifle. And that Remington-Lee is just one slick action in a beautiful package.

Love these videos on legendary American Firearms. Truly part of our history!

I bought my 99 308 in 1973 still hunt with it great deer rifle

the take down had a perch belly butt stock.

We love your show me and my dad and family and friends we talk about you and you are a great guy and all your shows are great 👍👍👍💯💯💯 and we love the 99 in 300 or 308

bonjour monsieur, super vidéo!! je vie en france a paris et je suis collectionneur d'arme du 19éme siécles ,j'ais une savage 1899 en calibre 303 savage. peux courrant chez nous ,qu'elle que 30/30 308 300 303 243 250... les plus beau model ce vende 2000 A 3000 euros voir + la qualité de fabriquation est superbe et une utilisation pour la chasse agréable ,savage et une marques de prestige que j'ais découvert tard,la qualité de ces carabine est légendaire....merci encore pour le temps que vous avez pris pour nous . votre collection me fait révé.......🤩🤩🤩si vous avez des info sur la 303 savage ,je prend 😉 carabine pour la chasse a l'ours noir c'est tous ce que je sais. cordialement Richard

Beautiful rifles! I dearly wish I had the '99 that I used to hunt whitetails in central Texas with my Dad and brother back in the 50's. Thank you for a great channel.

Always very interesting!

You neglected to mention the rare perch belly butt stock on your take down model 99 Savage.

Yet another very informative video. Saskatchewan. I’ve spent many days there with at my parents and grandparents places. In fact, it’s where my grandfather gave me my .22 Remington Speedmaster. He was part owner of a hunting cabin in the Pasqu Hills where he and my cousins would hunt black bear, moose and elk. You sound like a fellow Canadian but you don’t need to disclose your residence Thanks again for the great video.

"Not a fantastic video"....stop it! You excellently cover, in great detail, interesting and educational topics unavailable on RU-vid and elsewhere. Very informative..thank you sir.

Nothing you say is pointless

I should have listened.

I have a model 99f in 243

Nice overview....

Funny seeing this just now! This afternoon I took a Model 99, 1940 vintage .300 Savage, takedown, to my FFL to sell. I told him that anything over $500 would do it, he'll put it on GB. A recent GB purchase of a Winchester Model 70, 1950 vintage in 30-06, prompted the sale. Not to worry, I have another 99, pristine, also .300 Savage and takedown. They are very nice rifles, as are the Model 70s.

What happened to the value if the barrel needs rechambered due to pitting

Great Video Mike. I have always loved the look and feel of the Savage 99. I finally purchased a 99 featherweight in 300 Savage it was made in 1955, I Just took it out and shot it this last weekend. Great Rifles👍

I passed on the same model you show @ 6:50 in 1983 in a sporting goods store liquidation. Still kicking myself over that one. At least I was smart enough to pick up the 870 Magnum Wingmaster they had.

i have a 99 300 savage true savage very old with brass shell counter older then me and i am 58 years old,collector he is not

The first flaw in this plan is finding anyone willing to sell their model 99. I certainly won't.

I have a lot of them

I have A 99C IN 7MM-08.

I wish they start the production of model 99 again.

I would love to own a older takedown 250-3000. Sweet rifle!

This guy is very unassuming.

One of the most beautiful rifle in my opinion 👍

First.. I had a few of these,one in 250/3000, shot well despite being the poster child for poor trigger geometry. Had neat mags and round indicators way back. Coolest one was a late anniversary model in 308 had a great piece of wood. Yep, they all made money. Hot one was the kinda rare .303 They were great guns overall, some really lived the life.

Back in the '60s I had a Savage 99C (with the detachable magazine) in 308. I took a few deer with it. It's funny. Back then 99s were common enough and considered an old guy's gun. Of course, a lot of we kids were using our fathers', or more likely, our grandfathers' guns, but as we bought our own it generally wasn't a lever action. Interestingly, the 308 wasn't respected much then either - the general thinking being what's the point of a cartridge that is almost but not quite a 30-06? As was common and perfectly legal back then, we tended to sell or trade guns back and forth, so who knows where my old 99 is now. But never would I have expected these to become collectible, nor would I have expected the 308 to become so popular and respected. But then, I'd never have thought my old man's beast of a '66 Chevy pickup would one day become something that people would buy and restore as a collectible classic. You never know.

I have an original Featherweight in .358 Winchester (Early 50's). The right side of the barrel is stamped with that. I don't really collect them, but somehow have a bunch. I have one T/D in .250 Savage that will not hold zero because the threads are so worn. Eventually I will just make it a solid frame. It is something to consider if you are buying one for hunting. I have a 30-30 T/D with a tip off scope that I often use to hunt with. It is very accurate. It is kind of a crap shoot with old T/D rifles.

My 1899A, made in 1904, is one of my favourite sporting rifles. The long barrel, slim forend and straight stock on the 1899 make it my favourite 99 variant.

I was in a pawn shop in Yuma, AZ and saw a model 99, straight grip, 30-30 with an octagon barrel. When I first saw it, I told myself, 'you must buy this rifle, just because it had the octagon barrel. I walked out without buying, telling myself I would be back, and I would buy it then. Well, when I got back, it was gone. That was one that got away. It was old, my guess based on no fact would have been the 20s or 30s. Workmanship was so high. Big regrets on that one that got away.

I can’t stop looking up this gun. I have my beautiful 99C made in the fall of 1986, with a monte carlo stock and I just love it to bits. Long live the savage

Savage corporate policy now is to make all of their firearms as cheaply as possible. Sad because they once had some serious quality rifles. I'm sure that will upset some of the Savage bolt action fans but they are about as cheap as you can get, even though they shoot.

Everyone has a dream hunting rifle ,mine is the older 99,s . Marlin make a very good lever action rifle and Winchester as well but the 99 is in a league of its own!

Walked into a gun shop in the early 80s in Medford Oregon and found a 99 in 300 savage in a rack at that time took it up to the counter i think i paid 200 dollars for it and walked out the door its still my favorite rifle

Great video. Very concise but yet also precise. I am pretty sure their is no other channel of similar calibre than USOG

I love my savage 99 I put an old weaver fixed 4x scope and it's just the best deer hunting rifle ever and great for a left handed shooter may I add

When i was much younger, and Savage 99's were plentiful and reasonably priced and still in production, I'm talking the 60's 70's and 80's, I had little interest in them. Then towards end of production a buddy I was hunting with had bought a 99 in .308 Win. I shot it and liked it, it also started a change of how I felt about them. But there still were other firearms that were at the top of my want que. During my training in gunsmithing I really learned an appreciation for the 99's design. And although I still have not acquired one, I would love to have a takedown model from the 1920's to 1960's era. As I see it I can only find two detractors to the 99. One is in the problems usually encountered with the spindle and counter of the rotary magazine, especially compounded by kitchen table gunsmithing. The second is the understanding that the 99 is at it's absolute max limit in design for handing the .308 Win round. These chambered guns can take a beating if shot a lot. The design was not intended for the pressures developed by cartridges in this class, this is why you don't see more potent chamberings in the model 99. But not to worry because there are tons of other rounds it was chambered for that are just as enjoyable and can get the job done on deer sized game. Such as the .300 Savage, .250-3000 Savage, ..30-30 win, .38-55 Win, .303 Savage to name a few. The 7mm-08, .284, and .243 win I believe are pushing that chamber pressure curve like the .308 Win does, but they are fine rounds and if not reloaded above factory /SAMMI specs and not fired in strings of hundreds of rounds per range visit should be fine and not be cause for concern or damage to the rifle. I am curious, what is your background pertaining to firearms? Do you own the models shown in your videos? And how do you generally aquire them, as a dealer, privately? I don't know how all of your Canadian gun laws work, but would be interested in understanding how that works for you. Thanks for the content.