PB> Looking at the rifle carefully, I noted that it seems to be about 90%
PB> overall.  The forend is a little loose (expected in a take-down model
PB> with the lever right there).  The magazine is pretty worn and does show
PB> noticeable pitting.  It's functional however, but it stands out as being
PB> more worn than the rifle.  Either it's a replacement or it rattled
PB> around in someone's trunk or tackle box for awhile.
Once a takedown rifle gets loose, it's generally not going to shoot worth a 
damn. I've read there are ways to tighten them up though. Col. Charles 
Askins used to recommend silver-soldering the "halves" together so it 
wouldn't be a takedown anymore. Drastic, but then he's kinda partial to 
*accurate* rifles.... 
PB> I sure wish that shop on Cave Creek Road were still open.  They had
PB> drawers of magazines for every rifle imaginable.
This thing has a *detachable* magazine? Nah.... all the takedown Savage 99s 
were pre-WW2 I thought, which would mean they all had rotary mags (non-
detachable). Of course, I could be wrong. I thought I was wrong once before, 
but it turned out I was mistaken. :-)
PB> I am sure that I can still grab that 99 for $250 including tax.  Any
PB> thought?
What calibre is this worn-out clunker? $250 is about an average price around 
here for a *totally* worn-out Savage, such as you describe.  A good one 
will run $300 or more.... OTOH sometimes you luck out, like this one I'm 
awaiting the arrival of. A friend found it in Utah - very clean, little-
used, $150!
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