Savage Model 99 serial number

[Petrou]

Hey ya'll long time no post i know. Got a crazy one for ya. Ok... i got a Savage Model 99 lever gun. in the .300 savage caliber. Now, my grandfather gave it to me when i was about 13 and his dad gave it to him when he was 13, anyway have taken many animals with it but i am curious now as to the year it was built. i have not looked for a lever boss code yet. But the serial is 511xxx. any help would greatly appreciated and if any questions will be happy to answer.

 

[jcwit]

Aski Google for Savage Model 99 serial numbers, yours was made in 1949. Google is your answer machine.

 

[Steve S]

Neat rifle!!! I hope you treasure it.

 

[xtell]

Here is a complete list of the Lever Boss Codes and their corresponding year of manufacture. Prior to 1949 and after 1970 the lever boss code stampings are for inspection use only and have nothing to do with manufacturing dates. Hope this helps you out.
A= 1949
B= 1950
C= 1951
D= 1952
E= 1953
F= 1954
G= 1955
H= 1956
I= 1957
J= 1958
K= 1959
L= 1960
M= 1961
N= 1962
O= SKIPPED
P=1963
Q= SKIPPED
R= 1964
S= 1965
T= 1966
U= 1967
V= 1968
W= 1969
X= 1970

 

[Brett Miller]

Excellent rifle. I've got a 50's vintage 99F in .308. That's one that will never be sold.