Savage Arms Model 99 Lever-Action Rifle in .300 Savage with 24-Inch Barrel (1951)
This Savage Arms Model 99 is a post-WWII lever-action rifle chambered in .300 Savage, with a 24-inch steel barrel and a 5-round capacity. It features a blued steel receiver and barrel, wood furniture with a checkered pistol-grip stock, and a schnabel-tip fore-end. Markings include "SAVAGE MODEL 99" on the receiver and "300 SAVAGE" on the barrel, along with "HI-PRESSURE STEEL - PROOF TESTED" and the Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts address.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few scuffs and dings on the wood. Otherwise, the rifle remains in fantastic shape.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Savage Arms Model 99 lever-action rifle
This rifle is marked as a Savage Model 99 and is identified as being manufactured in 1951 (expert-provided). It is a U.S.-made example from the Chicopee Falls era, with the barrel and receiver carrying period-correct factory and proof markings.
The .300 Savage chambering is clearly marked on the barrel, and the rifle is configured with a 24-inch steel barrel and a stated 5-round capacity. The blued finish on the steel receiver and barrel keeps the rifle’s appearance consistent with classic Model 99 styling.
Furniture is wood throughout, including a checkered pistol-grip stock and a schnabel-tip fore-end. The rifle also has a metal buttplate with horizontal grooves and two screws, along with sling swivel attachment points already present.
Sighting equipment is open iron sights, with a front sight mounted on a ramp/base near the muzzle and a barrel-mounted open rear sight with elevator/step-style adjustment. Length of pull is listed at 13.5, supporting a traditional hunting-rifle fit.