Savage Model 99F Featherweight .243 Win Lever-Action Rifle, 22 inch Barrel, 1970 Westfield Production
This Savage Arms Model 99F Featherweight stands out for its 1970 Westfield, Massachusetts production confirmed by the lever-boss code "X," paired with the desirable .243 Win chambering. It features the classic internal rotary magazine with a brass cartridge counter window, a 22 inch light-contour barrel, and a blued steel construction with walnut furniture. The bore condition is excellent, underscoring careful use and maintenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are areas of minor pitting and finish wear. The rear sight has been removed.
What's Included
- Savage Arms Model 99F Featherweight rifle in .243 Win
The Featherweight configuration uses a 22 inch light-contour steel barrel with a plain crown and a ramped bead front sight. The blued steel receiver and barrel present a cohesive, traditional finish suited to the Model 99F’s streamlined profile.
Feeding is via an internal rotary magazine with a brass cartridge counter window, offering a 5-round capacity. The rifle employs a hammerless lever action and a sliding top bolt cover/ejection port. A gold-colored trigger adds a distinct visual touch to the action.
The walnut stock includes a straight comb and pistol grip with pressed skip-line checkering for confident handling. Sling swivel studs are installed, and the steel serrated buttplate completes the stock set. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
This example was manufactured in 1970 at Savage’s Westfield, Massachusetts facility. The lever-boss code "X" in an oval confirms the production year, aligning the rifle with a known and documented period in Model 99 manufacturing.