Savage 99C rare caliber dilemma

[Waldo]

Jocko, congrats on a cool and rare rifle. About a year ago I acquired an unfired 99 Brush Gun in 358 Win from 77-78. Guy at a gun show had it under the table instead of displayed with his other 99s. He asked what I was looking for and I told him, "a 358." That's when he reached under the table and pulled her out. He was the original owner and never shot it. Its condition supports his claim. I couldn't pay the $1100 fast enough. I wouldn't sell it if someone offered $3K cash. I didn't buy it to flip, it's one I'd been looking for for 25 years.

Sir, I have a Savage 99 from that time period. I have been told they are scarce or rare. I have never heard of it referred to a " Brush Gun" Is that a factory designation?

 

[Jocko-44]

Thats a Westfield gun...imho if i knew i could get over 2k for it i would sell it in a heartbeat. I have a straight grip 99A in .250 Sav....also a Westfield made gun....i'm hanging on to it for my daughter or grandson. It doesnt eat much.

Is a "Westfield gun" worth more or less to a die hard Savage 99 collector?

 

[H Richard]

Collecting moves in cycles. I'm finding that the Tip Ups and the Top Breaks have fallen in value a fair amount in the last 20 years. unless in NIB condition. How the 99 in Honest wear condition will rate in another 20 years is anyone's guess. I've been selling off various items from my collection over the past year and have been amazed in the prices obtained, but also dismayed over some others.

Don't you just wish there was a crystal ball available.

 

[.357magger]

If it's not "floating your boat" as it once did, sell it and obtain something that you like as much as you once did that Savage.

Just my $.02, but you did ask.