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I would contact Savage arms on there web site for info on your savage model 487T.
you don't want one
savage has this info on the savage gun collectors site, google it.
the savage/stevens model 71 was made from 1930-1934,there were 10,000 made.
best info on this is here: http://tinyurl.com/m5pnea enjoy
Made for Sears Roebuck. Same gun as the Savage Model 6 or Stevens Model 87. Savage made these from 1938 to 1968.
There are a few web sites that have M99 sn info. Do a web search on Savage Model 99 serial numbers. They cover different periods.
I would contact Savage directly.Their customer service dept.should have the info that you seek.
I feel that any savage model 99 rifle finish in the manner you describe,should be appraised by a qualified gun collector that specializes in the savage model 99.You may find more info on the model 99 at the same named web site,on the internet.
1936&19
Made @ 1933-1952. Range from 50-175 USD