Dave:
I had to go to Scottsdale yesterday on a case (I'd never go there
otherwise), and used the occasion to "visit" that Savage 99 that I told
you about.
Since the Flagstaff gunshow, the guys at Bear Arms have cleaned the bore
a bit and told me that it was not bad but not perfect.  Yesterday, I got
to see for myself and they were pretty honest.  It is not perfect but
the riflings are sharp, the bore is shiny etc.  The pitting is very,
very tiny and really hard to see at all.
Looking at the rifle carefully, I noted that it seems to be about 90%
overall.  The forend is a little loose (expected in a take-down model
with the lever right there).  The magazine is pretty worn and does show
noticeable pitting.  It's functional however, but it stands out as being
more worn than the rifle.  Either it's a replacement or it rattled
around in someone's trunk or tackle box for awhile.
I sure wish that shop on Cave Creek Road were still open.  They had
drawers of magazines for every rifle imaginable.
I am sure that I can still grab that 99 for $250 including tax.  Any
thought?
Peter.Balkan@twb.com
(602) 253-5415
... Youth wants to know!
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