I bought this M99 "Model 1895" 75th Anniversary Commemorative. It was evidently used as a hunting rifle. Someone removed most of the original brass plating on the lever and left it bright steel. I'd like to have some pitting/rust addressed and have the lever blued or casehardened. Any suggestions on who could help me out with this?





[ 06-17-2003, 03:43: Message edited by: swampfox ]

Take the lever off and send it to Doug Turnbull for case coloring, or any number of people can hot blue it.

Rob

Thanks Rob!

I checked out Doug's site and it looks like he is into the really nice stuff. Full restorations and all. Since this is not going to be restored w/ brass, I think I may just go with a blued replacement lever.

Anyone know what series lever will fit this rifle? I think it was made in the '70's but it has the straight lever bow with sliding lever safety. It has an internal brass rotor mag with cartridge counter.

Anyone have a source for a lever that will fit?

Savage Mod 99A, but I'd just have one of the many gunsmiths who case harden do the lever...It wouldn't cost much and that lever is fitted up to the gun....

Sounds like a plan.....any takers?