Anybody here own and shoot a Savage 99?

I am considering picking up a nice Savage 99 that was manufactured in 1907.

Love the way they look and feel. They were pretty much ahead of their time with some pretty neat features. Great looking looking levergun from the turn of the last century. Also been reading a little about Arthur Savage. He had a very interesting life. The model that I am looking at is chambered in 30/30.

They are great rifles. Early ones exhibit old-world craftsmanship and attention to detail. I have one in .300 Savage. Because of the rotary magazine in the 1907, you can use spitzer bullets in the old .30-30 cartridge.

 

 

Two good links for resources:

 

http://www.savage99.com/index.php

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/forums/40/1/Savage_Collectors