Savage Model 1899 - The Firearms Forum

hank7471 · 10-19-2011, 12:25 PM

I have a Savage Model 1899 I got from my uncle that passed away. The barrel is stamped Sav. 303 and it has a serial # 65,005. Is there any way to get a manual for this?

hunter29180 · 10-19-2011, 12:33 PM

Welcome to our forum! glad you asked but should have been in a diffrent section,your post will be moved as soon as a Mod gets a chance to do so. other than that hang in there someone will have a answer for you in just a little while!

Jim K · 10-19-2011, 02:41 PM

I can't find a manual, but try www.savage99.com for more info and maybe folks who can help. I know this sounds silly, but I am sure you know the cartridge is .303 Savage, not .303 British.

Jim

langenc · 10-19-2011, 04:58 PM

If you find one let me know..thank you.

steve99f · 10-19-2011, 06:53 PM

Hank7471,

I can't precisely date that 1899 for you but you should realize that the serial number puts the date of mfgr earlier than 1910. It's 100 years old. Maybe more. Serial numbers below 90,000 have squared off cuts in the frame top where the back of the bolt locks. 90 degree corners create stress risers when a load is applied. This design was changed to a radiused corner. Look for insipient cracking there. If there aren't any cracks it should be fine. The Savage 303 round has about the same power as the Winchester 30-30 and so can take the same kind of game. It uses a 30 caliber bullet or 0.308inch diameter, same as a 308 or 30-06. Good luck finding factory loaded ammo. IT isn't the same round as the British 303.

There really isn't any reason to take the rifle apart Hank if that's what you're looking for a manual for. You have to clean the bore from the muzzle end.

There is a little trick that is good to know to decock the rifle when it is loaded or unloaded: With the action open and the lever down, place you finger on the trigger while raising the lever. Start to pull the trigger. You'll feel some interference as you raise the lever. Once the interference is cleared remove your finger from the trigger and close the action. The rifle is decocked.

Try googling steve's reloading pages. It's not me, another guy named steve. He's got a lot of manuals for downloading. You won't find one for that age rifle though but it may help.

Alpo · 10-19-2011, 08:17 PM

For a manual, go here http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm then slide down to the Ss and look for Savage 1899.

I've tried directly linking manuals from there before, and it don't work, but doing it this way will get you there.

10-19-2011, 12:25 PM	#1
hank7471 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2	Savage Model 1899 I have a Savage Model 1899 I got from my uncle that passed away. The barrel is stamped Sav. 303 and it has a serial # 65,005. Is there any way to get a manual for this? -->

10-19-2011, 12:33 PM	#2
hunter29180 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: in a motorhome where ever we park! Contributor Posts: 1,639	Re: Savage Model 1899 Welcome to our forum! glad you asked but should have been in a diffrent section,your post will be moved as soon as a Mod gets a chance to do so. other than that hang in there someone will have a answer for you in just a little while!

10-19-2011, 02:41 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Savage Model 1899 I can't find a manual, but try www.savage99.com for more info and maybe folks who can help. I know this sounds silly, but I am sure you know the cartridge is .303 Savage, not .303 British. Jim

10-19-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
langenc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 428	Re: Savage Model 1899 If you find one let me know..thank you.

10-19-2011, 06:53 PM	#5
steve99f V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 274	Re: Savage Model 1899 Hank7471, I can't precisely date that 1899 for you but you should realize that the serial number puts the date of mfgr earlier than 1910. It's 100 years old. Maybe more. Serial numbers below 90,000 have squared off cuts in the frame top where the back of the bolt locks. 90 degree corners create stress risers when a load is applied. This design was changed to a radiused corner. Look for insipient cracking there. If there aren't any cracks it should be fine. The Savage 303 round has about the same power as the Winchester 30-30 and so can take the same kind of game. It uses a 30 caliber bullet or 0.308inch diameter, same as a 308 or 30-06. Good luck finding factory loaded ammo. IT isn't the same round as the British 303. There really isn't any reason to take the rifle apart Hank if that's what you're looking for a manual for. You have to clean the bore from the muzzle end. There is a little trick that is good to know to decock the rifle when it is loaded or unloaded: With the action open and the lever down, place you finger on the trigger while raising the lever. Start to pull the trigger. You'll feel some interference as you raise the lever. Once the interference is cleared remove your finger from the trigger and close the action. The rifle is decocked. Try googling steve's reloading pages. It's not me, another guy named steve. He's got a lot of manuals for downloading. You won't find one for that age rifle though but it may help.

10-19-2011, 08:17 PM	#6
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: Savage Model 1899 For a manual, go here http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm then slide down to the Ss and look for Savage 1899. I've tried directly linking manuals from there before, and it don't work, but doing it this way will get you there. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.