I'm going to spruce up my father in laws Model 99 a bit. It's in pretty tough shape. My first question is does anyone know of a GOOD duplicator that has an original pattern? I also would like some suggestions on what to do with the holes in the receiver. I'm going to keep the peep site. I'm also debating on wood. I have this claro blank but think it might look better with a more subtle black walnut piece or something with some nice crotch figure. I have a couple nice english blanks but think it might look out of place on this gun. Here are some pics. Thanks, Rob.

Another question, the butt plate is just a flat piece of steel. Is this stock? I think the gun is a 1930's era. In any case it's butt ugly. I'm thinking a crescent plat if I can fins one.

I got a set at gunstocksinc, it was a bit of work, but the price was right. I have just finished the rough sanding and will have it finished in a couple of weeks or so.

You should be able to do a little work to the stock and get it shaped up good enough for a pattern.

I think it should have a slight crescent steel but plate. Mine did.

there is some info here: http://www.savage99.com/

Thanks for that link delloro.

I had Dennis Olson turn me a 99 stock. I'm still working on it. I think he has a few different 99 patterns. I'd give him a call.

thanks, billy

Dempsey, how big is that blank? Do you think you'll get a forend out of it too?

Thanks, Rob

Rob, it's a larged size blank even for a full stock. It will be ok. The other pic showing the full stock had a lot of glare.

Billy I may contact Dennis. I'll call Mike Kokolus first just because he's pretty fast. My father in laws father is still alive and in his late ninetys. I'd like to have it finished while he's still around. The guy is real healthy for his age but you just never know.