savage model 1899 chambered in 303 savage help

[Corbinator]

I recently got a savage model 1899 in 303 on trade. Don’t know much about them. Anyone have some info? It has the full octagon barrel.

 

[Corbinator]

Serial # is 27.———

 

[snapping turtle]

Serial number on savage 99 is a weird item.
I know on the 99 the lever boss code is the date key not the serial number. Serial number on the older 1885 and 1899.
1899’s or 99’s might be a bit different. I think I remember something happened to savage serial numbers at some time.

My savage site date code location for my gun fav’s

Savage 1895/1899/99 Dates of Manufacture

 

[NKBJ]

Recently missed a set of .303 Savage dies so I'm not much help.