I bought one new in the early 80's, Pretty sure it was 1984. it has the selector on the hammer spur. It is a D model with the series P designation. Checkered Monte Carlo stock, etc...
The Savage model 24B was introduced in the year 1950 along with the model 24.These were made until 1965.
The Savage model 220 series of shotguns were made from 1938-1965.This includes the model 220,220b,220p,220ac,and 220L.
The Stevens model 72 series,of which the model 72L was included,was last produced in 1989.
I can say that the Fox/Savage model B double barrel shotguns were made from 1940-1986.I cannot say when the series H was made,but you can contact savage directly thru their customer service dept.and they may assist you in identifying the exact year of production.
The Stevens/Savage model 987 was made from 1972-1989.
Your savage model 72 was made during the years 1972-1989.
Your savage model 99 was made in the year 1910.
what year was savage model 1904 serial # 174724 made
With the serial number that you have provided,your Savage model 99 rifle was made in the year 1951.
Your Savage 99 was made in 1920...the same year the .300 Savage was introduced...
The savage/stevens model 73 was made during the years 1964-1969.
If you were able to go to the Savage web site,they should be able to assist you with determining the age of your model 487t.