Historic Savage Model 99 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in .300 Savage
SOLD FOR: $755
WOA#: WY220916RB005
Make: Savage
Model: 99
Serial Number: 667809
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .300 Savage
Action Type: Lever
Markings: Right side of barrel is marked “Hi-Pressure Steel – Proof Tested”. Top of receiver is marked with “SAVAGE MODEL 99”. The left side of the gun barrel is marked “.300 Savage”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “667809”
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed dovetailed blade sight . The rear sight is an adjustable leaf sight
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a wood stock with excellent diamond grips carved into it. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the metal buttstock. The stock rates in about excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal Rotary Magazine
Type of Finish: Blued Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows only superificial wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Make this legendary rifle yours today! The Savage Model 99 is perhaps the most iconic weapon produced by Savage Arms throughout their storied history. The Model 99 was designed by Arthur Savage himself and had several unique and innovative features that made it a worthy competitor to the big names at the time like Colt and Winchester. The most notable of these features is the Model 99’s rotary feed magazine. The magazine’s cylindrical design meant it could fit higher power rounds than the tube fed magazines of its competitors. It even had a built in round counter on the side of the gun. The Model 99 was produced for 100 years practically without changes, and it would make a mark on the firearms world during that time. Many famous big game hunters including Roy Chapman and Harry Caldwell would use this gun, and it would even end up in the hands of lawmen like Frank Hamer, the man who caught Bonnie and Clyde. This rifle in particular is chambered in .300 Savage, the mainstay round for the firearm. .300 Savage was a comparable round to the .30-06 that was common US issue during World War II. Don’t miss your chance and grab up this iconic firearm today!
