I am looking to buy A Savage model 99 from A friend of A friend It is supposed to the last series made so I assume it is fairly new it appears to be in excellent condition it is a 308 Win. Can anyone tell me things to look for as far as problems I really know nothing about these rifles it just looks like something I would like to have in my collection thanks chad

The M99 Savage is a very fine lever action rifle. It is solid and can handle long cartridges. A few things to check though, depending on it's age, the looseness of the lever action, firing pin condition, and of course the rifling. Overall I would say it is probably one of the finest heavy caliber lever actions made IMO. Please Marlin owners don't trash me!

I just picked one of those up a couple weeks ago. Mine is in 250-3000. My brother has one in 308. His is a 99E and shoots very well. They are all pretty good rifles and I don't think you could go wrong picking up any of them. The Savage site said mine was made in 1951 or later.

they are very nice rifles. my uncle has one in 22 savage high power. it's definately nad interesting rifle. if i had the opportunity i would definately get one. whether for a hunting rifle or just a collector.