Savage 99 .300 Savage

[rchall]

A lady I worked with inherited a 99 Savage .300 and asked me to give her a value on it as she might sell it if relatives don’t want it. I believe it is a 99EG model with checkered stock made around 1953. It’s in very good-excellent condition with really nice original bluing and case colors on the lever. Gun looks like it wasn’t used a lot, mostly stored in a case. No rust or corrosion and a clean barrel with strong rifling. All factory original. Anyone have an idea what it might be worth if she would decide to sell it?? Thanks!

 

[diyj98]

I'd guesstimate it in the $700 to $800 in the condition you described. At least down here in the southern part of your state

 

[rchall]

Thanks! I told her around $750-850 and I wouldn’t take any less than $750 so we’re close. Too nice of a gun and I think she could get that out of it if she is patient.

 

[Nevada Ed]

That is one of the all time favorites in the thick timber, for deer hunting in the upper East US of A.

Fast, light and accurate are three things that it has going for it.
It might not be tapped out of the factory for a scope and it might not have
a round counted on the bottom left side but it's on many a hunters dream list.

$800 minimum.

 

[LVSteve]

I assume from the above estimates that there is a following for these older Savage rifles. A guy sold put a bunch of their more modern models in an auction at Pahrump a few years back and took quite a bath as I recall.

 

[Ruger 13]

Pics would really be helpful!

 

[CH4]

The Savage 99 is as American as baseball, apple pie and Chevrolet. The R and EG in 300 Savage were produced in the highest numbers and are plentiful. However, the value of guns of that ilk, e.g., vintage Marlins, Pre64 Winchesters, Smiths, Colts, etc., continue to rise. There's a certain je ne sais quois old school craftsmanship exudes that can't be replicated by current manufacturing methods or through the use of plastic. $700+ for that 99 is reality, much more for the more scarce models and chamberings like 358 Win, 284 Win, 38-55.

For Savage 99s, I have:
1899 in 30-30, originally 303 Savage
99 RS .300 Savage (1941, as new)
99 Brush Gun .358 Win (unfired)

 

[vonn]

If you find the right person value around here could top $800. Hard core Savage collectors snap them up.

 

[s&wchad]

I’m no expert on Savage 99’s, but I do have a couple. They’re great rifles and the .300 Savage cartridge is an excellent deer round. Here’s what I think I know about them.

You can date post-war Savage 99’s up to the late 60’s by the letter code on the front of the receiver lever boss. It will be in a little square with a one or two digit number.
A = 1949
B = 1950
C = 1951
Etc…

I’ve been told that you can approximate the date of guns with six digit serial numbers (no letter prefix) by the first two digits of the serial number. 320,000 = 1932, 390,000 = 1939, 520,000 = 1952.
It generally gets you within about 3 or 4 years of the actual date.

The grade is often stamped on the front of the receiver, under the forearm.

Factory drilled guns had the savage logo stamped on the left side of the front bridge. Non-drilled guns had the logo on the top of the front bridge.

These are the only two I currently own, an odd EG in 300 Savage and a 99H Barrel Band Carbine in .250-3000. I'm pretty sure we like pictures here!

The EG is serial # 408,XXX which comes back as 1941 on look-up sites. It has inletted sling loops, a metal forearm reinforcement and Stith no-drill mounts. I don’t know if the loops and reinforcement are factory or custom work. I’ve been told that Savage did some strange things near WWII.

The 99H is serial number (365,XXX) and comes back as 1937.
It’s a standard configuration gun, but in fabulous condition!

I’d appreciate any additional info on these!

 

[forindooruseonly]

Great looking guns Chad!

I've lusted over an older 99 for many years, but the right one has not come my way yet when I can actually swing buying it.

 

[gregintenn]

There are many models and calibers available in the 99. What you have is the most common model in the most common chambering. The fact it is so common makes it worth less than more rare variations.

There is a reason it is the most common. If a better deer rifle exists, I am not aware of it.

In the condition you describe, and in today’s market, I wouldn’t part with it for less than $800.

 

[CH4]

Great looking guns Chad!

I've lusted over an older 99 for many years, but the right one has not come my way yet when I can actually swing buying it.

Price notwithstanding, what's the right one?

 

[SS336]

This is my 1952 EG in 300 Savage. The rifle your looking at if a ‘53 will look like this. It won’t be drilled and tapped. But if you need a scope on it there are ways around that.
A Lightfoot mount is the best modern way. It uses the existing holes for the tang sight and the dovetail for the rear sight. Very similar to s&wchad’s Stith mount on his beautiful 99.
In the condition you state it would be worth $800 today, maybe more. It is a classic that is not made anymore and in my opinion worth every penny.

 

[vinn]

i like the savage 99 and the stith scope. i have all the scope equiment, but my favorite 99 is a "take down", can it be drilled for a common scope ?

 

[Eltioloco]

I have two 99's, a .30-30 carbine manufactured in 1909 and a EG in .300 Savage from 1953 that was factory drilled and tapped for a scope. Below is a picture of the carbine.http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=536308&stc=1&d=1633709723

 

[bigmoose]

The Chicopee Savages tend to bring a little less $$ than the Utica Savages, but that may be changing presently. I am partial to Utica Savages. I was born and raised in Utica, and my grandmother lived next door to the president of Savage, Fred Hickey. My great uncle assembled Tommy guns at Savage.

S&W Chad: I believe your Stith EG is factory original as I have seen sling loops like that before on 99s (caveat.. I’m not a Savage expert). Is the metal reinforcement part of the forend sling loop setup?

OP: the prices suggested by others here seem in line with what I would expect it to sell for.

 

[Drm50]

I just sold 99EG , 1950 manf in 250/3000 for $1K. Later models of 99 with box mags are less. Mostly get 300s and 303 Sav.

 

[s&wchad]

S&W Chad: I believe your Stith EG is factory original as I have seen sling loops like that before on 99s (caveat.. I’m not a Savage expert). Is the metal reinforcement part of the forend sling loop setup?

The steel reinforcement is attached to the forearm with screws and engages the front of the receiver, but it’s not attached to the sling eye. I suspect it was done to reinforce the forearm attachment, because of the extra load on it when carrying the rifle with a sling.

 

[forindooruseonly]

Price notwithstanding, what's the right one?

Basically, SS336's shown above.

I would love to find an excellent condition immediate post-war EG, not drilled and tapped, and not with a cracked stock at the tang like I see so often. I'd like to have a tang sight for it, with an original buttplate, in .300 Savage or .250-3000. I would be happy with that.

If I could find a pre-war G, that would be even better.

I am not very familiar with all the versions and variations, which is one reason I have not pulled the trigger yet, but I would prefer a Schnabel fore end and a pistol grip stock, and condition is important to me for this particular gun.

The high grade and two barrel versions are neat, but I don't think I would spend the money collectors want for one, I would rather spend the money for an excellent to mint condition EG or G.

 

[CH4]

Basically, SS336's shown above.

I would love to find an excellent condition immediate post-war EG, not drilled and tapped, and not with a cracked stock at the tang like I see so often. I'd like to have a tang sight for it, with an original buttplate, in .300 Savage or .250-3000. I would be happy with that.

If I could find a pre-war G, that would be even better.

I am not very familiar with all the versions and variations, which is one reason I have not pulled the trigger yet, but I would prefer a Schnabel fore end and a pistol grip stock, and condition is important to me for this particular gun.

The high grade and two barrel versions are neat, but I don't think I would spend the money collectors want for one, I would rather spend the money for an excellent to mint condition EG or G.

I agree with a finding a nice pre war 250-3000, especially a nice K.