08/02/2026
Lightfoot II (Savage 99) Update…….
The Lightfoot II is a scope mount for the Savage 1895, 1899, and 99 rifles that were produced from 1895 up until 1954 for rifles that were not drilled and tapped at the factory. Savage did not start drilling and tapping for optics until 1954. This allows the owner of one of these rifles to not have to alter it and retain its originality and decreasing the value.
We are getting closer to making these available. I know, I know, there are a lot of anxious folks out there that are ready to order and get them on their 99s for this upcoming season.
We have finished our test runs with the first prototypes and the ole Judge, Michael Valentine is happy with the results for his rifle.
For clarity, here is what will be offered first.
Type 1 Leupold ring mount - this mount (pictured) will cover Savage 99s produced from approximately 1921 up through 1954. Most of these rifles were/are consistent in as far as the distance between the rear 3/8” dovetail slot and the receiver. With the testing now complete, Steve Hasse will do a production run of 50 to 60 of these models that should be completed in a few weeks.
In development - A Type 2 Leupold ring mount is in the works. This model will cover 1895s and 1899s produced from 1895 to 1920. These mounts will be a bit longer in order to cover the variations of length between the rear dovetail slots to the receivers. We are hoping to have the prototypes for this model completed by October or November of this year.
In development - Type 1A Picatinny rail version to cover the years identified above in the Type 1. This will allow someone to use the rings of their choice and offer more flexibility in as far as eye relief. We are also hoping that the prototypes of this model will be completed by October or November of this year.
What will be provided with the mounts.
1) Dovetail slot blank with two retaining screws and one center set screw.
2) Two rear tang screws.
3) Two 10-30 x 0.26” with modified filister slot head screws for the rear scope ring and windage adjustment.
SCOPE RINGS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
What still needs to be done before we can start taking and processing orders:
1) Finish standing up the web site. Currently working on a glitch for the payment processing along with a few other minor issues.
2) Finalize an agreement with a local production machine shop to produce the 10-30 x 0.26” rear windage screws in bulk so they can be provided with the Type 1 and Type 2 mounts.
If for some reason the production of the rear windage and ring screws are delayed in being produced, I can probably provide you with a mount if you have a set of your own from an older Leupold or Redfield base mount. If you do, PM me here on Facebook or email me at [email protected] .
I am going to try my best to have at least 10 of these Type 1 mounts available in time for this years Rendezvous. My presence at this years event is still up in the air at this point due to my mothers current condition. If I can’t go, I will try my best to send 10 of these up with someone else to be put on display and to sell.
The price again for the Type 1 mounts is going to be two hundred and thirty bucks plus shipping.
