For you Gun nuts!
Aug 16, 2015 04:22:58 #
Several years ago, my brother-in-law gave me this old Savage M99 take-down rifle in .300 Savage caliber. His father bought the rifle, brand new, in 1937! It has been on two actual hunting trips. The rest of the time, it resided in his closet!
Occasionally, I take it out and shoot it just to be sure it's "healthy." It shoots like gang busters!
These old take-down models are fairly rare, especially one that's this clean.
I thought some of you gun enthusiasts might enjoy taking a look at it.
Occasionally, I take it out and shoot it just to be sure it's "healthy." It shoots like gang busters!
These old take-down models are fairly rare, especially one that's this clean.
I thought some of you gun enthusiasts might enjoy taking a look at it.
Aug 16, 2015 05:33:40 #
Dewman wrote:
Several years ago, my brother-in-law gave me this ... (show quote)
A beautiful firearm, one that I always wanted but never attained. I hope I look that good at 77 lol (not gonna happen)
Your the guardian of history now!!
Thanks for showing.
Aug 16, 2015 05:57:59 #
Aug 16, 2015 06:25:11 #
bull drink water wrote:
a lovely rifle,. my lever action is a Winchester 88 in .308.
At one time, I owned one.... but in a fit of insanity, I sold it! I also had a Winchester 95 in .30-40 Krag!
Aug 16, 2015 06:48:20 #
Aug 16, 2015 07:06:29 #
Aug 16, 2015 08:12:40 #
I always loved the older model 99's. That beautiful brass rotary Mannlicher magazine on the early ones was a work of mechanical art. I had a friend that had a 1937 take down model 99 in 250-3000 Savage that I used to shoot on occasion. It seemed a coincidence that both guns were bought that same year. It must have been a lavish expenditure in those depression days. Thanks for bringing back some fond teenage memories.
Aug 16, 2015 09:01:34 #
What a beautiful piece. I especially like the hand checkering on the forearm and grip.
Aug 17, 2015 07:51:17 #
I agree, the checkering looks like it was just cut. Beautiful specimen.
Aug 17, 2015 07:55:47 #
Aug 17, 2015 07:58:03 #
frog
Loc: Carrollton, Texas
Dewman wrote:
Several years ago, my brother-in-law gave me this ... (show quote)
Aug 17, 2015 08:45:20 #
Aug 17, 2015 09:17:09 #
Dewman wrote:
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I had an older Savage as my first deer rifle, but one of my hunting buddies had a take down model, like yours. His got plenty of action and was well worn. He recently passed away. I don't know where it ended up.
Aug 17, 2015 09:29:16 #
Just saw the rifle in Badlands with Martin Sheen, a rifle rarely seen in this area, especially in the take down model. Great rifles, sorry to say I've never owned or shot one. Your model looks well cared for, congrats!
Aug 17, 2015 10:03:08 #
Very nice looking rifle! As to your other statement, I did not know that you were could to sell guns after they are paid for. lol
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