Savage Arms Model 99F Featherweight .308 Win. Lever-Action Rifle, 22-Inch Barrel, 5-Shot Rotary Magazine
The Model 99F Featherweight is a sought-after variant of Savage’s iconic hammerless lever-action, prized for its lighter 22-inch barrel, elegant walnut furniture, and ability to safely cycle modern pointed .308 Winchester ammunition. Produced in 1963 at the Westfield, Massachusetts plant, this example retains the brass cartridge-counter window and internal rotary magazine that set the Model 99 apart, while tipping the scale at roughly 6.5–7 lb for easy field carry.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild – light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Metal surfaces display extensive rust, pitting, and finish loss. The walnut stock has scattered scuffs and dings, and there is a crack behind the rear tang.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Model 99F Featherweight .308 Win. rifle
Introduced in 1955, the Featherweight trim shaved weight from the classic Model 99 by pairing a slender, 22-inch lightweight-contour barrel with a trimmer fore-end. The result is a fast-handling lever gun that still delivers the strength needed for high-pressure .308 Winchester loads.
This rifle retains the hallmark 5-shot rotary magazine with a brass cartridge-counter window on the right receiver wall, allowing a quick visual check of remaining rounds. The hammerless action incorporates a cocking indicator pin and trigger safety, features that enhanced the Model 99’s reputation for safe, reliable operation.
Factory iron sights consist of a ramp front base with a dovetailed blade and a barrel-mounted folding rear aperture/leaf, giving hunters a clear, adjustable sight picture. Checkered walnut stock and fore-end provide a secure grip, while the factory recoil pad and 13.5-inch length of pull promote comfortable shouldering.
Serial number 1038441 places manufacture in 1963, during Savage’s Westfield era. For collectors, this timeframe captures the transition period when the Model 99 was refining its final form before discontinuation.