Savage Arms Model 99R .300 Savage Lever-Action Rifle, 24-inch Barrel, 1953 Chicopee Falls, with Redfield 3-9x Scope
This Savage Arms Model 99R in .300 Savage pairs the classic hammerless lever action and internal rotary magazine with a 24-inch round blued barrel and checkered walnut stock. Likely produced at Chicopee Falls in 1953, it comes set up with a Redfield 3-9x scope on a one-piece base and rings, plus a leather sling, offering a complete and period-appropriate hunting configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes on the metal and wood. The bore is clean and shiny. Light rust and pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Redfield 3-9x riflescope (installed)
- One-piece scope base and rings (installed)
- Leather rifle sling (installed)
The Model 99R configuration features a pistol-grip, checkered walnut stock with a straight comb and rounded forend tip, paired with a blued steel receiver. This example retains the ramped front sight with bead and a 24-inch round blued barrel suited to the .300 Savage chambering.
Feeding is via the internal 5-round rotary magazine with spool, and the action is the signature hammerless lever design with a tilting-bolt lockup. The receiver top is drilled and tapped for the installed scope base, complementing the included Redfield 3-9x optic for practical field use.
Production details point to Chicopee Falls in 1953, aligning with the rifle’s configuration and proof stamp. The 13.5-inch length of pull and full-size format deliver a traditional fit and handling profile consistent with the Model 99R.
Overall, this rifle presents as a well-cared-for hunting lever gun with clean internals, functional mechanics, and thoughtful setup, including the mounted optic and sling.