You really ought to do a video on the 99 at some point. They're not forgotten, but I think people really underestimate how interesting they are mechanically.
This. I've never actually shot one, but I was reading an answer on Quora regarding shooting 7.62 NATO in a .308 rifle, and he was describing difficulties between either loading or cycling that would occur based on where the ammo was manufactured. This got me reading into the Model 99, and a lever action + rotary magazine rifle designed to shoot full power rifle ammunition just seems like the kind of thing I'm not going to be able to fully understand and appreciate until I see Ian pull one apart. (Similarly, I was looking into info on the seemingly short lived M21 a little while back, and was sad to find that it had never been reviewed on Forgotten Weapons, as this is where I come for the final authority on firearms history, and I wanted to know if the M21 were simply M14s that were more accurate during test firing and then subsequently pulled out of production to add optics, or if they were in fact given match grade barrels to definitively differentiate them from standard M14s.)
I have older model 99 takedown in 250/3000 that is in pretty good shape & a 308 Winchester Model 99 that my Dad left me. I used to take them out to shoot once in a while & I have never really seen any rifle quite like them as far as the rotary magazine with the lever action. They may seem a bit old now but a lot of deer & other game have been taken with the Savage Model 99.
Correct!! They were one of the first if not THE first to utilize: a striker, a round counter on some models, and a loaded/ cocked indicator, as well as being able to decock it by holding the trigger to the rear and closing the tang. Amazing system that was ahead of it's time. Seems most people think that they are trash.
@@BlackKnight-ll8qh I have some 70's-80's era rifles and even a couple of the modern AR platform rifles. I like all of them but the two I will never sell no matter what are those two Model 99's! I have had them forever and they still work perfectly and are accurate as well!
I agree, it's a fascinating gun, I inherited a .300 Savage Model 99 from an uncle and love the gun; it handles more like a shotgun than a rifle. I love the aesthetics, and the fact that it's meant to be carried in the hand, and the mechanical shot counter, and the rotary mag. Friends have them in .250-3000 and .308. I could imagine Ian doing a similar breakdown like he did with the Colt 1911 pistol with the various types of Savage leverguns.
Robert Foley I gotta do some more research on my Savage, but I'm fairly certain it's a model99 in .300sav. My grandfather when I was about fourteen just said out of the blue "hey I got something for ya in my office!" takes me over and just hands me the rifle and three boxes of ammo. It was my first rifle as well and man does it pack a decent wallop compared to the .22s I learned to shoot in the boy scouts haha. Only had it for about eight years now but it's my favorite as well, but I hope to be able to pass it down to my kids or grandkids when I decide to start a family someday.
Very honest review, thank you. Currently I only own one Savage 99, but have owned four others. My “collection” was reduced to accommodate my downsizing of material items not by any fault of these additional rifles. This Savage lever rifle is a fascinating firearm and one of my favorites for a variety of reasons. You are correct not much has been published on this rifle and I was pleased to learn of this reliable source of information.
My grandfather had a Savage 99 in 300 Savage. That gun killed an uncountable number of deer and elk. Just goes to show you don't need a new high dollar high tech magnum to put meat in the freezer 👍
Ah, memories. My dad had a Model 99 for deer hunting, and we went through the annual ritual of sighting in the gun before every deer season. Whether the gun or the scope mount, the thing would not hold zero. But my young self did learn some new words.
Len Heinz dang. All the years that our old model 99 in 300 savage in the corner of our mudroom for groundhogs, never had any problems with it holding zero. Open sights(I assume you use open sights) don’t shift zero unless you physically do it yourself.
@@clark1116 22/ 250/ 3000-- .22cal, 250 grain's black powder, =3000 feet per second. I believe the first bullets capable of that speed. (I sure hope that help's you)!later the designation was simply .22/ 250 savage, that and the 300 savage-I believe were the 1st two caliber's It was produced in.
I have a 1922 model 99 in 300 savage with cartridge counter that was my great grandfather's and has shot over a thousand deer between him my grandfather and uncle back when you could still subsistence hunt
For anybody planning on getting a Savage 99 this book is well worth the price. The book has lots of facts, figures,charts, etc. It really helped me narrow down my selection. Finally ended up getting a 1914 takedown in 22 hi-power, which was in really great condition. Nice light gun.
I'm always a bit disappointed how few people are aware of their cute little .22 Savage Hi-Power chambering. It's a weird little round (Based on the .30-30 Win by way of the .25-35 Win) with a bit more kick than you'd expect, and even a hundred years later, our little 1899 Take down can light a match with it. Gun's been in the family since new, my father bought it off of a distant cousin back in the town the family settled in, for the price of a big enough supply of tobacco he was sure he'd not go through it before things came to a close.
Not a book for me, but still a great video. Thank you for continuing to review these books so that those of us who are interested know where to find information.
My dad gave me his 99E made in 1953. My grandpa (his father in law) bought it for him so they could hunt together. Since I was the adopted son, when all my brothers divvied up the guns I got what they didn't want. They said it didn't extract and that the forend would fall off. Turns out grandad got it used at a gunshop. It was drilled and tapped with weaver mounts. Someone put the wrong thread stud in the forend. And I fixed the failure to extract by heavily cleaning the chamber and bore, and using the correct ammunition (.308 win, although I would love to have one chambered in .358 win as well). This rifle shoots exceptionally well. I plan on jewelling the bolt, replacing the rear sight that is missing and just ordered new sling studs so I can fix the forend issue. Next is to refinish the stock and possibly the bluing.
Thanks for bringing this book to light Ian. I really appreciate this review and because I love Model 99s. My dad has used one in .30-30 for the better part of his life for trapping and hunting. I just inherited my grandpas 99 in .250-3000 and have been using it for deer. (By the way the .250-3000 is an important cartridge as I'm sure you know). I will look forward to picking up this book. P.S. Look up the story of the Albert Johnson: The Mad Trapper of Rat River. He had a Model 99. It's quite the account!
Meh, its really not. Maybe as a marketing ploy. They used an 87 grain bullet to get to 3,000 FPS but it was not accurate as it had no stability. They started laoding 110 grain in it after that.
I own a 99f with the brass counter on the receiver and the safety that is located on the lever. It is chambered in .308 and I put an old straight 4x power Leupold on it. The only thing that I think sets it apart is that it has a Flaig barrel on it. Best hunting rifle I have ever had the pleasure of owning and using.
1" to 1.5" groups at 100 yards. That was with 150 grain SBT soft points. I've recently started using 150 grain Hornady Vmax flat base and I have retained if not improved the accuracy. The part of the country I'm from really doesn't afford you long distance shots unless you are set up on the edge of a cornfield or are near a power line. The farthest I've taken a deer with it is probably around 75 yds. It's really a great rifle for follow up shots but I can't recall having to make any with it. The biggest selling point to me is the weight. It's a wonderfully light rifle and also compact making it very maneuverable even with extra layers of clothes.
I have a Savage model 720 shotgun. It is a Browning A5 clone, slightly simplified. It even has "John Browning Patent" stamped on the receiver. Cool old shotgun.
The 250-3000 Savage was my first hunting rifle, my father handed it down to me, I handed it down to my son. It took me almost 20 years to replace it, but I now have a 99 in 300 Savage.
5:09 I love how understated he is here. "If you're not *really* specifically interested in the Savage... eh maybe this isn't necessarily the very next book that you need to get." It's like when Dan Avidan says shit like, "I'm not *one million percent* in love with your tone of voice right now."
I know I will come across a '99 for a good price one of these days. Scores of gun and tackle shops scattered around my state. Saw a Win. M88 that a gunsmith shop wanted nothing to do with for some reason. Wished I had snapped that up. My understanding is the 88 can be made quite accurate for a levergun. Like a lever actuated bolt action with a box mag.
A few weeks ago I searched for "Savage 99 Forgotten Weapons" and was shocked nothing came up. How is it that this firearm has not been covered by Ian??? Especially with the levergun series over on In Range?... Somewhere in Missouri if I remember correctly, one of the big outdoor retailers had a whole room full of 99's in their museum. This rifle series is incredible. On the short list of Best Americana in my view.
Chad Jarrett, in fairness to Ian, he has stated previously that he concentrates principally on military arms when covering long arms. In truth, given the numbers of the excellent Savage 99, I’m not sure you’d be able to firmly put it in the forgotten designation. Personally, love to find a good Savage 99 Featherweight Takedown in 250-3000, at a price I could readily afford, I shot one some 40 years ago, it shot very much like a lightweight bolt rifle as it would assemble quite tight, as it appeared to have been worked over by a good gunsmith. Alas such rifles are rare and quite expensive.
I have one of these: an m1895 75th Anniversary edition. Beautiful rifle: 24" tapered octagonal barrel, brass buttplate and lever. Wish I had a real use for it. It's not quite nice enough to be considered a prime collectible-this one was no one's safe queen, but it's just a bit too nice to hack around the woods with. But where's the fun in only buying stuff you can use, right?
I knew a guy that had one in 250. 3000 Savage and he really liked it. Maybe for a subject gun you might cover the Smith and Wesson 53 in 22 jet. The gun is not so rare as the chambering, love the videos
I have my grandfather's and I also have a picture of him when he was in his twenties with a deer that he shot while holding that rifle must have been taken sometime in the 1940s it also has the brass rotary mag with round counter
I've been looking at the 99 . On the 1899 I see quite a few with the tang sight which is my preference. I'm curious was the tang sight a option? I noticed it in the book also. The older 1899 and 99 have a lot of features that I like that the newer ones don't have. Thanks for sharing 👍
My step dad has a very old Model 1899B (I believe--octagonal barrel, no serial number on the usual left side of action) that his grandfather used to feed their family generations ago. He bought it probably between 1905 and 1925, and it's been passed down through the family since then. I doubt it's been shot in the last 70 years. Ian, if you're willing to do a video on it I will do everything in my power to ship it down to you in AZ. I'd love to see you disassemble it if possible and maybe show off the rotary magazine under the extractor. I don't know how else to contact you about this, so I apologize for leaving this request in the comments. I'm aching to give the rifling a good cleaning then take it to the range, but I'll gladly hold off if you get back to me on this.
As far as lever action repeating rifles chambered in high velocity spitzer rounds there are 2 you didn't mention. The Winchester 88 and the Sako Finnwolf ( according to USOG the Finnwolf is the best of the bunch).
In some of his more recent Q&A's where he breaks out some scotch and or some Instagram videos he's posted, it was confirmed to be a drink cabinet nestling a couple bottles of scotch (and perhaps a small pistol) within
A 99 would make a good Scout rifle by adding a striper clip guide and a Lyman side mount peep site with the Rotary Mag it is very easy to carry by wrapping Your hand around the action
Bought a model 99 in 308 years ago. A very late model with birch stock but nice looking. Unfortunately, Savage's production line had become very sloppy and although I had a scope mounted on the rifle, you couldn't move the windage enough to actually zero in the shot... even with a Redfield mount, which is adjustable for windage. Looking down the left side of the receiver, which was flat, I noticed that the tapered barrel side matched the receiver side all the way to the muzzle. WAY OFF and my father in law's rifle was almost as bad. When you contacted Savage, they quickly disavowed any responsibility... as do all arms manufactures these days with issues pertaining to quality of manufacturing. The older 99's are great rifles but anyone buying any 99 should visually inspect the barrel/receiver alignment or suffer the same problem I had.
Hey Ian, I have a break action double barreled 12 gauge shotgun that was gifted to me by my grandfather. There are no identifing marks except "Savage arms" stamped into the barrel. There isn't a a serial number or model stamped anywhere on the gun.... It's gotta be an old gun but I can't seem to find any information on it anywhere. any ideas? If need be I can send u pictures. It's not necessarily a style of forgotten firearm by any means but to me it's forgotten cuz I know nothing about it except that it was my grandfathers and that it's stamped "Savage arms" .
@@vincedibona4687 yeah it's a dual trigger. I'll have to get back to you on weather I can find marking on it or not. I know for a fact there are no marking on the receiver but idk about the trigger gaurd
I am a truck driver amd my truck broke down in NJ just out side nyc. So i took an Uber to 2 gun shops. First one i got a p38 the 2nd i got a 99 in .308 and a Winchester 70 in .270 ( new make) i had them shiped to a gun shop in VA where i lived. After leaving both shops i fliped the mayer of nyc off. No he was not there but i could see nyc so i pointed it that way. :)
All these "forgotten" weapons Ian has put up countless videos to show the world about the rifles , guns and explosives that built the world . Not one video on Arthur Savage or hus famous 99 lever actions that were by far the best lever guns in the most high tech calibers available at the beginning of the 1900s . I cannot believe you have left out one of the geniuses that had more to do with the development of modern spincer bullets in the USA than any rifle maker of the time. Come on now Ian you cannot tell the story of rifles without telling the story of the savage 99e and all the other rifles and cartridges that Arthur Savage invented ! Get on it Ian !
I like to imagine my gun Jesus in an oriental robe telling me about historical guns and gun references. I go back and forth if I prefer him with a tumbler of bourbon or a single malt scotch at his side....just to mix it up.
Waiting for Ian to do a mud test on one of these books. Without a mud test, it's hard to tell how reliable the book really is.
You really ought to do a video on the 99 at some point. They're not forgotten, but I think people really underestimate how interesting they are mechanically.
This.
I've never actually shot one, but I was reading an answer on Quora regarding shooting 7.62 NATO in a .308 rifle, and he was describing difficulties between either loading or cycling that would occur based on where the ammo was manufactured. This got me reading into the Model 99, and a lever action + rotary magazine rifle designed to shoot full power rifle ammunition just seems like the kind of thing I'm not going to be able to fully understand and appreciate until I see Ian pull one apart.
(Similarly, I was looking into info on the seemingly short lived M21 a little while back, and was sad to find that it had never been reviewed on Forgotten Weapons, as this is where I come for the final authority on firearms history, and I wanted to know if the M21 were simply M14s that were more accurate during test firing and then subsequently pulled out of production to add optics, or if they were in fact given match grade barrels to definitively differentiate them from standard M14s.)
I have older model 99 takedown in 250/3000 that is in pretty good shape & a 308 Winchester Model 99 that my Dad left me. I used to take them out to shoot once in a while & I have never really seen any rifle quite like them as far as the rotary magazine with the lever action. They may seem a bit old now but a lot of deer & other game have been taken with the Savage Model 99.
Correct!! They were one of the first if not THE first to utilize: a striker, a round counter on some models, and a loaded/ cocked indicator, as well as being able to decock it by holding the trigger to the rear and closing the tang. Amazing system that was ahead of it's time. Seems most people think that they are trash.
@@BlackKnight-ll8qh I have some 70's-80's era rifles and even a couple of the modern AR platform rifles. I like all of them but the two I will never sell no matter what are those two Model 99's! I have had them forever and they still work perfectly and are accurate as well!
I agree, it's a fascinating gun, I inherited a .300 Savage Model 99 from an uncle and love the gun; it handles more like a shotgun than a rifle. I love the aesthetics, and the fact that it's meant to be carried in the hand, and the mechanical shot counter, and the rotary mag. Friends have them in .250-3000 and .308. I could imagine Ian doing a similar breakdown like he did with the Colt 1911 pistol with the various types of Savage leverguns.
A 99 shooting 300 savage was my first real rifle. Still have it I'm 63 got it when I was 10. Still my favorite
Robert Foley I gotta do some more research on my Savage, but I'm fairly certain it's a model99 in .300sav.
My grandfather when I was about fourteen just said out of the blue "hey I got something for ya in my office!" takes me over and just hands me the rifle and three boxes of ammo.
It was my first rifle as well and man does it pack a decent wallop compared to the .22s I learned to shoot in the boy scouts haha. Only had it for about eight years now but it's my favorite as well, but I hope to be able to pass it down to my kids or grandkids when I decide to start a family someday.
We would love to see you do a full video on the Savage 99
Very honest review, thank you. Currently I only own one Savage 99, but have owned four others. My “collection” was reduced to accommodate my downsizing of material items not by any fault of these additional rifles. This Savage lever rifle is a fascinating firearm and one of my favorites for a variety of reasons. You are correct not much has been published on this rifle and I was pleased to learn of this reliable source of information.
My grandfather had a Savage 99 in 300 Savage. That gun killed an uncountable number of deer and elk. Just goes to show you don't need a new high dollar high tech magnum to put meat in the freezer 👍
I love my Savage Model 99F in 308. It has a checkered grip and forend, with the rotary magazine. It was my grandfather's rifle
I still say you really need a FEZ with that Smoking Jacket.
Ah, memories. My dad had a Model 99 for deer hunting, and we went through the annual ritual of sighting in the gun before every deer season. Whether the gun or the scope mount, the thing would not hold zero. But my young self did learn some new words.
Len Heinz dang. All the years that our old model 99 in 300 savage in the corner of our mudroom for groundhogs, never had any problems with it holding zero. Open sights(I assume you use open sights) don’t shift zero unless you physically do it yourself.
Most likely the mounts or scope problem
Please do a 99 video Ian!!! Far from forgotten, but simple and genius design.
That the Savage 99 musket was a thing makes me so happy.
It's just a shame that they're so rare and desirable.
Imagine if they'd actually redesigned it for .303 british as was requested...
My great-grandfather had one in 22 Savage high power
@@clark1116 22/ 250/ 3000-- .22cal, 250 grain's black powder, =3000 feet per second. I believe the first bullets capable of that speed. (I sure hope that help's you)!later the designation was simply .22/ 250 savage, that and the 300 savage-I believe were the 1st two caliber's It was produced in.
What is a shame is they Quit producing it!
I have a 1922 model 99 in 300 savage with cartridge counter that was my great grandfather's and has shot over a thousand deer between him my grandfather and uncle back when you could still subsistence hunt
Xxkillswithcxxx X I have the exact same rifle with almost the exact same back story, great gun.
I have no rifle nor rifle history, but I enjoyed your stories.
For anybody planning on getting a Savage 99 this book is well worth the price. The book has lots of facts, figures,charts, etc. It really helped me narrow down my selection. Finally ended up getting a 1914 takedown in 22 hi-power, which was in really great condition. Nice light gun.
Love it how he's just honest about his reviews
A book entirely dedicated to my personal favorite lever action rifle? I'm sold.
Great gun! Got one for Xmas from my dad. Was my granddads gun he gave it to my dad and he gave it to me and one day my son will get it...
I'm always a bit disappointed how few people are aware of their cute little .22 Savage Hi-Power chambering. It's a weird little round (Based on the .30-30 Win by way of the .25-35 Win) with a bit more kick than you'd expect, and even a hundred years later, our little 1899 Take down can light a match with it. Gun's been in the family since new, my father bought it off of a distant cousin back in the town the family settled in, for the price of a big enough supply of tobacco he was sure he'd not go through it before things came to a close.
Not a book for me, but still a great video. Thank you for continuing to review these books so that those of us who are interested know where to find information.
My dad gave me his 99E made in 1953. My grandpa (his father in law) bought it for him so they could hunt together. Since I was the adopted son, when all my brothers divvied up the guns I got what they didn't want. They said it didn't extract and that the forend would fall off. Turns out grandad got it used at a gunshop. It was drilled and tapped with weaver mounts. Someone put the wrong thread stud in the forend. And I fixed the failure to extract by heavily cleaning the chamber and bore, and using the correct ammunition (.308 win, although I would love to have one chambered in .358 win as well). This rifle shoots exceptionally well. I plan on jewelling the bolt, replacing the rear sight that is missing and just ordered new sling studs so I can fix the forend issue. Next is to refinish the stock and possibly the bluing.
Thanks for bringing this book to light Ian. I really appreciate this review and because I love Model 99s. My dad has used one in .30-30 for the better part of his life for trapping and hunting. I just inherited my grandpas 99 in .250-3000 and have been using it for deer. (By the way the .250-3000 is an important cartridge as I'm sure you know). I will look forward to picking up this book.
P.S. Look up the story of the Albert Johnson: The Mad Trapper of Rat River. He had a Model 99. It's quite the account!
The movie Death Hunt (1981) is (very) loosely based on that guy.
Meh, its really not. Maybe as a marketing ploy. They used an 87 grain bullet to get to 3,000 FPS but it was not accurate as it had no stability. They started laoding 110 grain in it after that.
own a 99C (clip fed) in .243 and could not be happier. Wish I had a couple more of these rifles
Ian - thanks for another great video. I've never shot a 99 but always liked the design.
I have my grandfather's model 1899 Savage chambered in 22H.P.
I literally came here looking for anyone else who mentioned this weird chambering.
@@Cemi_Mhikku I have one and shot a deer with it. It is mostly mt turkey gun now.
I own a 99f with the brass counter on the receiver and the safety that is located on the lever. It is chambered in .308 and I put an old straight 4x power Leupold on it. The only thing that I think sets it apart is that it has a Flaig barrel on it. Best hunting rifle I have ever had the pleasure of owning and using.
Chedda Mane How does it do for accuracy?
1" to 1.5" groups at 100 yards. That was with 150 grain SBT soft points. I've recently started using 150 grain Hornady Vmax flat base and I have retained if not improved the accuracy. The part of the country I'm from really doesn't afford you long distance shots unless you are set up on the edge of a cornfield or are near a power line. The farthest I've taken a deer with it is probably around 75 yds. It's really a great rifle for follow up shots but I can't recall having to make any with it. The biggest selling point to me is the weight. It's a wonderfully light rifle and also compact making it very maneuverable even with extra layers of clothes.
I have a Savage model 720 shotgun. It is a Browning A5 clone, slightly simplified. It even has "John Browning Patent" stamped on the receiver. Cool old shotgun.
These guns are quite sought after in Canada for hunting, especially the ones in .300 Savage with the ammo counter.
I don't have one of these yet, but I have numerous models of their
.22s, beautiful guns, all. Savage was a genius.
This is my favorite hunting gun. My dad had one for years in .308 and I hunted down my own and got two in .300 savage. Good guns
I have a 99, bought new in the 70's. Chambered for .308, and has the detachable magazine. Shoots 7.62 NATO surplus ammo with no issues.
An 1899 is on my list. I have a few Model 23s, .22s and a 32-20. Well made, good triggers, elegant lines
The 250-3000 Savage was my first hunting rifle, my father handed it down to me, I handed it down to my son.
It took me almost 20 years to replace it, but I now have a 99 in 300 Savage.
It is a really good book, mine is a .243
Awesome, I actually have a Savage 99 passed down from my great grandfather. Great rifle, it's shot more moose or deer than I imagine.
5:09 I love how understated he is here. "If you're not *really* specifically interested in the Savage... eh maybe this isn't necessarily the very next book that you need to get."
It's like when Dan Avidan says shit like, "I'm not *one million percent* in love with your tone of voice right now."
I know I will come across a '99 for a good price one of these days. Scores of gun and tackle shops scattered around my state. Saw a Win. M88 that a gunsmith shop wanted nothing to do with for some reason. Wished I had snapped that up. My understanding is the 88 can be made quite accurate for a levergun. Like a lever actuated bolt action with a box mag.
A few weeks ago I searched for "Savage 99 Forgotten Weapons" and was shocked nothing came up. How is it that this firearm has not been covered by Ian??? Especially with the levergun series over on In Range?... Somewhere in Missouri if I remember correctly, one of the big outdoor retailers had a whole room full of 99's in their museum. This rifle series is incredible. On the short list of Best Americana in my view.
I'd take a savage 99 over a 1903 Springfield any day
Chad Jarrett, in fairness to Ian, he has stated previously that he concentrates principally on military arms when covering long arms. In truth, given the numbers of the excellent Savage 99, I’m not sure you’d be able to firmly put it in the forgotten designation.
Personally, love to find a good Savage 99 Featherweight Takedown in 250-3000, at a price I could readily afford, I shot one some 40 years ago, it shot very much like a lightweight bolt rifle as it would assemble quite tight, as it appeared to have been worked over by a good gunsmith. Alas such rifles are rare and quite expensive.
@@charlesadams1721 Actually, Savage was trying to sell his design to the military and got beat out. After that he went to commercial rifles.
I have one of these: an m1895 75th Anniversary edition. Beautiful rifle: 24" tapered octagonal barrel, brass buttplate and lever. Wish I had a real use for it. It's not quite nice enough to be considered a prime collectible-this one was no one's safe queen, but it's just a bit too nice to hack around the woods with.
But where's the fun in only buying stuff you can use, right?
My uncle has a 99, really great rifle. Not certain how old but it was in fantastic shape
Very cool rifles.
I have seen other Savage arms weapons. Most of them over and under Rifle/Shotgun combinations.
My grandpa recently acquired a savage that looks similar. I don’t know if it’s a 99 but it’s got some age.
I have one of these rifles in 250-3000, but my dad and I took off the rear sight to put on a differemt rifle. I caught my first caribou with it
I've got a 1925 99G (takedown) in .303 savage.......it's an absolute dream to shoot! Now I just gotta find the .410 barrel for it!
I knew a guy that had one in 250. 3000 Savage and he really liked it. Maybe for a subject gun you might cover the Smith and Wesson 53 in 22 jet. The gun is not so rare as the chambering, love the videos
my father has a savage 99 1960s or 70s production and along with the rotary magazine it has a round counter.. was that common?
I have my grandfather's and I also have a picture of him when he was in his twenties with a deer that he shot while holding that rifle must have been taken sometime in the 1940s it also has the brass rotary mag with round counter
Yes, the round counter is very common.
I've been looking at the 99 . On the 1899 I see quite a few with the tang sight which is my preference. I'm curious was the tang sight a option? I noticed it in the book also. The older 1899 and 99 have a lot of features that I like that the newer ones don't have. Thanks for sharing 👍
My 1969 99C is my go to hunting rifle. Such a great shooter
Dude I have that gun (Mine is a 1954 model) and that exact same globe bar. Good taste sir!
Arthur Savage was an interesting guy.
Wow! My favorite rifle. I never thought I'd see it here.
What! You didn't find one and shoot it? Deplorable.
I was literally in the middle of cleaning my 99E when i got the notification for this video.
the universe is a funny place.
Nice to see Forgotten Weapons take a look at some sporting arms.
My step dad has a very old Model 1899B (I believe--octagonal barrel, no serial number on the usual left side of action) that his grandfather used to feed their family generations ago. He bought it probably between 1905 and 1925, and it's been passed down through the family since then. I doubt it's been shot in the last 70 years.
Ian, if you're willing to do a video on it I will do everything in my power to ship it down to you in AZ. I'd love to see you disassemble it if possible and maybe show off the rotary magazine under the extractor. I don't know how else to contact you about this, so I apologize for leaving this request in the comments.
I'm aching to give the rifling a good cleaning then take it to the range, but I'll gladly hold off if you get back to me on this.
As far as lever action repeating rifles chambered in high velocity spitzer rounds there are 2 you didn't mention. The Winchester 88 and the Sako Finnwolf ( according to USOG the Finnwolf is the best of the bunch).
Didn't mention the Browning BLR ither
True.
@@Perry2186 Too ugly to mention.
@@oldgoat1890 ??? the BRL is a Beautiful rifle with High gloss wood deep blued barrel
@@Perry2186 Ugly lines and gaudy. Looks like the coffin low class people want to be buried in.
Another cool feature of these rifles is that they're essentially striker fired whereas most all other lever guns of the era were hammer fired.
Is the globe in the back right a drinks cabinet or just a globe? I've always wanted the drinks globe cabinet there too cool!
Pretty sure it's a drinks cabinet because it looks 100% identical to the drinks cabinet a good friend of mine has at his place.
@@nindger4270 there so cool I need to find myself one 🙃
In some of his more recent Q&A's where he breaks out some scotch and or some Instagram videos he's posted, it was confirmed to be a drink cabinet nestling a couple bottles of scotch (and perhaps a small pistol) within
I really want to reload .30-30 for spritzers. A savage 99 and savage 219 are the perfect candidates for it
Or a Remington 788 in 30 30 WCF
hornady has those fancy(looking) ones,I have not tried or seen them yet but they sound spendy
Great gun I got to fire one in .243 very accurate and easy to shoot
Also a similar firearm would be a Winchester 88 a lever gun but with a detachable magazine.
Ian, you should review the rifle.
I love the smoking jacket.
I think a Savage 99 video is in order if I do say so myself.
A 99 would make a good Scout rifle by adding a striper clip guide and a Lyman side mount peep site with the Rotary Mag it is very easy to carry by wrapping Your hand around the action
When are we getting a video on the Model 99 D Musket?
I have an 99, made in 1904. Chambered in .303 savage. Ammo is so scarce, I am loth to shoot it.
I got 3. great rifles
2 .308 win, one having a magazine
And a 303 savage
I have often thought that the locking system was copied for all those military semi-autos in the '40s.
One of my favorites.
I’m loving the robe!!
Love my copy.
Bought a model 99 in 308 years ago. A very late model with birch stock but nice looking. Unfortunately, Savage's production line had become very sloppy and although I had a scope mounted on the rifle, you couldn't move the windage enough to actually zero in the shot... even with a Redfield mount, which is adjustable for windage. Looking down the left side of the receiver, which was flat, I noticed that the tapered barrel side matched the receiver side all the way to the muzzle. WAY OFF and my father in law's rifle was almost as bad. When you contacted Savage, they quickly disavowed any responsibility... as do all arms manufactures these days with issues pertaining to quality of manufacturing. The older 99's are great rifles but anyone buying any 99 should visually inspect the barrel/receiver alignment or suffer the same problem I had.
my grandfather's 99 is one of the best actions i have ever had. kicks like a mule though
I don't think Ian even has a video on the gun , would be interesting
Hey Ian, I have a break action double barreled 12 gauge shotgun that was gifted to me by my grandfather. There are no identifing marks except "Savage arms" stamped into the barrel. There isn't a a serial number or model stamped anywhere on the gun.... It's gotta be an old gun but I can't seem to find any information on it anywhere. any ideas? If need be I can send u pictures. It's not necessarily a style of forgotten firearm by any means but to me it's forgotten cuz I know nothing about it except that it was my grandfathers and that it's stamped "Savage arms" .
@@vincedibona4687 yeah it's a dual trigger. I'll have to get back to you on weather I can find marking on it or not. I know for a fact there are no marking on the receiver but idk about the trigger gaurd
Is it just that I fail to find it, or have Ian not done a video on the Savage 99?
You mean to tell me I've been watching book reviews week after week and haven't noticed?
The only thing I hate about having an 1899 is the price of .303 savage. Great rifle though.
Such an amazing rifle
Only thing i would be awake at 6:35am for
Are the firearms that you introduce in your channel for sale?
If they are, are they for decoration, or are they usable?
My Dad has a Model 99 chambered in .300 Savage. He's taken several deer with that rifle.
Love this channel. .thx..wild Bill
i love my savage
I've waysoved the 99. My dad collects them and I caught the bug
And on this week's fireside chat with Gun Jesus....
Oh my gosh! You mean to tell me that catalog's data that is not totally actuate?
I have one they r awesome
Ive been wanting to pester you for a 99 video...ill settle for the book review, for now.
Thanks!
Hickok45 has a vid of the 99, as does USOG.
I am a truck driver amd my truck broke down in NJ just out side nyc. So i took an Uber to 2 gun shops. First one i got a p38 the 2nd i got a 99 in .308 and a Winchester 70 in .270 ( new make) i had them shiped to a gun shop in VA where i lived. After leaving both shops i fliped the mayer of nyc off. No he was not there but i could see nyc so i pointed it that way. :)
Wait, but you don't have a video on this rifles. Hope that will be fixed sooner or later. ;)
For a couple of young Ukrainians your American is excellent
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Book review👏👏
$43.17 on Amazon
Hahaha weird you post this video two days after I shot my buddies savage 99 lol
All these "forgotten" weapons Ian has put up countless videos to show the world about the rifles , guns and explosives that built the world . Not one video on Arthur Savage or hus famous 99 lever actions that were by far the best lever guns in the most high tech calibers available at the beginning of the 1900s . I cannot believe you have left out one of the geniuses that had more to do with the development of modern spincer bullets in the USA than any rifle maker of the time. Come on now Ian you cannot tell the story of rifles without telling the story of the savage 99e and all the other rifles and cartridges that Arthur Savage invented ! Get on it Ian !
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Dawn of the Dead has one of these.
I like to imagine my gun Jesus in an oriental robe telling me about historical guns and gun references. I go back and forth if I prefer him with a tumbler of bourbon or a single malt scotch at his side....just to mix it up.
...or cup of tea, slowly going cold as he imparts his wisdom.
Absinthe, with a side of opium. Just saying.
Gun Jesus
ian in a robe makes me so hot and bothered