300 SAVAGE

[oldebear1950]

I am thourghly confused. My 99 serial number range says made in 1952. The code in front of the lever has a 2B in an oval.
Which signifies made in 1950. It also says this code is generally more accurate than the serial number

 

[ONE-TEN]

It’s by the date code, NOT the serial number. With Model 99’s with Date Codes, the Serial Number does not reflect the year of production.

 

[oldebear1950]

Thank you for the info. So now I know was made in 1950

 

[ONE-TEN]

Yeah. And you know WHERE it was made! In Chicopee Falls, MA.

Now, if you can post a Picture, I’ll tell you precisely WHICH Model 99 it is.

Or, if you are unable, just study this slide video of all the Models and match to yours.

 

[SevenFan]

The date code determines the year of manufacture on Savage rifles produced prior to 1968. The serial number has nothing to do with date of manufacture until after 1968.

 

[ONE-TEN]

Hence why we have these!

Date codes


Serial Numbers