Damascened bolt and cut checkering that runs across the bottom of the forearm. Access brain facts, a primer on the brain and nervous system, published by the society for neuroscience. Since i was a child, my favorite rifle was the model 99 savage. They were a unique design and were way ahead of their time when it was developed in the late 1890s. A long story goes with this particular rifle, as with any favorite gun. Savage arms is a gunmaker based in westfield, massachusetts, with operations in canada. The rifle was extremely popular with big game hunters and was even issued to the montreal home guard during the first world war history. Boulder resident, david royal is pleased to announce the upcoming release of his new book on the savage model 99 rifle, a collectors guide to the savage. However buying is cost prohibitive right now since they are a high dollar item. Savage is an often under appreciated gun company, and the savage model 99 a rifle often not given the credit it is due.
He designed the 1899 in hope of winning a contract with the war department. Noble savages is a full service media company that creates and produces original scripted and unscripted content for all platforms. An excellent book on the evolution and the savage 99 series of rifles. A brilliant inventor, arthur savage had a remarkable personal history, full of adventure. Boulder resident, david royal is pleased to announce the upcoming release of his new book on the savage model 99 rifle, a collectors guide to the savage 99 rifle and its predecessors the models 1895 and 1899. Savage was a man of the world and a dilettante, in the best sense of the word. The model 99, and its predecessor models 1892 and 1895, is a series of hammerless lever action rifles created by the savage arms company in utica, new york.
Some specific models from these makers are icons and are covered in depth by writers and researchers almost year in and year out. The incomparable savage model 99 a tale of two thirties. Price new from used from unknown binding, 2000 please retry. The savage model 99 had a 98year run1899 to 1997, less a few years for the warwith numerous variations, each designated by a letter or two after the model number. I have several books on alaska history and have been researching the photo archives here. The savage model 99 was the most expensive of the three surviving rifles to produce. I would like to learn more and possible collect the savage 99 so i was wondering if anyone can recommend suitable books and web sites. A collectors guide to the savage 99 rifle and its predecessors, the model 1895 and 1899 at for those interested in collecting the savage model 1899 and 99. It was designed to be used in the savage model 99 hammerless lever action rifle. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Ive collected all the information i can on the savage 99 and this has been a nice supplement to my information on my 99 s. In fact they were first to market staggered column magazine automatic pistol. A collectors guide to the savage 99 rifle and its predecessors ebay. Always great to have information at your fingertips. I have a solid frame carbine 99 built in 1936 in 3030. One is a well worn carbine that i bought from an 83 year old gentleman in butte, mt. A history of the savage model 99 rifle by douglas p. Today the savage 99 became meat on the table for me with a perfect neck shot on a large fork 2 x 3 point blacktail buck just off the taylor creek trail. Sold sold 1981 savage 99a series a saddle gun in the powerful 375 winchester with 22 barrel in good condition with better than average wood, shiney bore. This is the first model 99 with a quickdetachable clip replacing the famous savage rotary magazine which is a feature you mentioned you wanted. I just want to know the basic differences between the 99eg, 99r and 99f and what cartridge the came in. Learn more about the hammerless lever action from savage arms in this latest edition of nras gun of the week, hosted by american riflemans editor in chief, mark keefe technical specifications. Brain facts is a valuable resource for secondary school. This is the first book to cover every aspect of the savage 99 family of centerfire rifles from the prototypes to the last rifle produced, including savages only production military rifle, the montreal home guard musket from wwi.
Has a 22 lightweight barrel with a boss at the rear sight dovetail and a shiny bore. A guide for the collector indepth detail about each model, comparisons, changes for the novice and advanced collector this is the first book to cover every aspect of the savage 99 family of centerfire rifles from the prototypes to the last rifle produced, including savage s only production military rifle, the montreal home guard musket from wwi. In my humble opinion the great model 99 should have ranked higher. I have a real affection for the great savage model 1899 and later 99, and highly regard it as one of the jewels in the history of america firearms. Watch as american rifleman s mark keefe discusses the history and workings of one of the most popular leveraction rifles of all time, the savage model 99. The model 99, and its predecessor model 1895, is a series of hammerless lever action rifles created by the savage arms company in utica, new york. The majestic savage 99 the savage 99 model would be what i consider one of the top lever action rifles ever made in my humble opinion. I am very fond of this rifle and its rotary magazine, which was designed by arthur savage back in the early 1900s to enable the use of high velocity pointed bullets in lever action rifles. There is also a section on savage arms ammunition business, which is a fascinating topic in itself. Our branded content division is currently filming commercials for the financial times in new york, london and singapore. A guide for the collector indepth detail about each model, comparisons, changes for the novice and advanced collector this is the first book to cover every aspect of the savage 99 family of centerfire rifles from the prototypes to the last rifle produced, including savages only production military rifle, the montreal home guard musket from wwi. It has a lot of old blacknwhite photos of a bygone era as well as color photos of rifles, details nad of beautiful engravings on 99 s too bad the 99 was too expensive to retool and have a modern. The rifle was extremely popular with big game hunters and was even issued to the montreal home guard during the first world war. Just thinking about owning a savage 99 in 358 winchester.
I immediately skipped the introduction and went directly to the list. Terry savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets. The name comes from its original manufacturer, savage arms, and the fact. My first introduction to that outfit was by an uncle who, since the early 1940s, owned a savage m99g featherweight takedown in the 30caliber chambering. This is the first book to cover every aspect of the savage 99 family of centerfire rifles from the prototypes to the last rifle produced, including. My son lost my model 99 and i dont know how old it is. No savage 189999 collector should be without this book. Ive collected all the information i can on the savage 99 and this has been a nice supplement to my information on my 99s. The company is best known for the model 99 leveraction rifle, no longer in production, and the.
This is the first book to cover every aspect of the savage 99 family of centerfire rifles from the prototypes to the last rifle produced, including savages only. A history of the savage model 99 rifle unknown binding january 1, 2000 4. Some transition models have model 1899 marked on the top of the frame ring. It was a great design that was truly ahead of its time when arthur savage developed it in the 1890s. Loaded with grain pointy bullets it is a fantastic alround gun for every day carry in the pick up to use on coyotes, stray dogs, feral cats, antelope and deer. I brought it home one weekend, showed it to my wife and she seemed unimpressed with it. I have a little knowledge now on 99s having owned a 99c in. From the 20inch barrel of my savage 99, the remington 150grain load clocked 2,535 fps. The model 99 was finally discontinued in 1998, by which time the. With a quick release magazine model the model c, you could keep a loaded clip in your pocket and get out of the vehicle, step off the roadway, quickly put the loaded clip into the empty rifle.
It has a lot of old blacknwhite photos of a bygone era as well as color photos of rifles, details nad of beautiful engravings on 99s too bad the 99 was too expensive to retool and have a modern. Savage makes a variety of rimfire and centerfire rifles, as well as stevens singleshot rifles and shotguns. April 3rd, 2009 the remarkable history of arthur savage and his model 99. I recently read an article in field and stream and the article was ranking the 50 best guns ever made. Of course, 99cs and egs drilled and tapped already the. New book about savage 99 rifle by author david royal by dawn ballou, pinedale online. It is also the first book on the model 99 to be photo driven, with more than.
Savage model 99 safety location discussion in savage started by alpelch, dec 21, 2011. I thought about buying one to rebore to 358 winchester. A collectors guide to the savage 99 rifle and its predecessors, the. Credit card payments are subject to a 4% fee from the credit card comp for sale by glenvilleguns on gunsamerica 959344840. You dont hear much about the savage model 99 or the 300 savage cartridge anymore, but when i was a youngster in the 1950s farm country of pennsylvania it was a pretty popular combination.
She writes a weekly personal finance column syndicated in major newspapers by tribune content agency. Although no longer produced, it remains highly revered, as it was the foundation from which arthur savage built one of americas great gun companies. Arthur savage was ahead of his time with his model 99. The remarkable history of arthur savage and his model 99. I concern myself more with 99s that havent had holes punched in them for scope mounts, rather than what type of magazine they have. Presentation of the history, design, and operation of the best lever action rifle, the savage model 99, with shooting results for a vintage model 99eg. The names of a fair number of american firearms manufacturers have become household words. Still havnt been able to upload any new pics, but i will try to get some of the rifle and the buck on here. Top tang safety makes it ideal for left or right handed.
Murray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The other is a paul jaeger custom in 250 ai that i bought years ago from a friend in charleston, sc. Schiffer publishing a collectors guide to the savage 99 rifle and its predecessors, the model 1895 and 1899 this is the first book to cover every aspect of the savage 99 family of centerfire rifles from the prototypes to the last rifle produced, including savages only production military rifle, the montreal home guard musket from wwi. This is one of the most sought after 99s for its reputation of putting big game on the ground. Federal and remington also load 180grain softnose bullets at 2,350 fps. Nat savage has 214 books on goodreads, and is currently reading play it as it lays by joan didion, valis by philip k. All three load their standard softnose 150grain bullets with a stated muzzle velocity of 2,630 fps.