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Originally Posted by fps plus
It would be interesting to understand their thoughts on why making a takedown was promoted. I suppose not having a magazine tube made it easier to do so and made another selling feature. .
Imagine at the time the selling features of a savage 99 compared to a win 94.
No magazine tube
No exposed hammer
Smooth action and trigger
Lever lock with a safety
Accurate
Well balanced
New calibers at the time would seem like lightning
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Of portability for travellers it easily broke down and fit in a small suitcase or carry on luggage. Discrete and practical.