Savage Model 99R .250-3000 Lever Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, 1943 WWII Production, Top-Eject, Rotary Magazine
This 1943 Savage Model 99R is a WWII-era example chambered in .250-3000 Savage with a 24 inch round, tapered barrel and classic checkered walnut furniture. It features the Model 99's internal rotary magazine, hammerless action, lever-boss safety, and top-eject receiver. The receiver top and upper tang are drilled and tapped, and the rear sight dovetail is present with no rear sight installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The original bluing has thinned in high-traffic areas, with a smooth patina on the receiver and lever. The internal rotary magazine with its brass follower operates smoothly. There is a minor hairline crack in the wood where the buttstock meets the receiver tang; the stock remains tight and structurally sound. The walnut furniture shows typical field dings and handling marks with no major gouges.
What's Included
- Leather sling (installed)
The Model 99R configuration combines a 24 inch round, tapered barrel with a checkered walnut pistol-grip buttstock and a rounded fore-end. A steel ribbed shotgun-style buttplate with the Savage monogram and fixed sling eyes front and rear complete the classic field setup.
Chambered in .250-3000 Savage, this rifle uses the Model 99's internal rotary magazine with brass follower for a 5+1 capacity. The hammerless action and lever-boss push-button safety reflect the thoughtful engineering that made the 99 series distinctive.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front sight with bead. The rear sight dovetail is present but the rear sight is not installed. The receiver top and upper tang are drilled and tapped, and the action is the traditional top-eject pattern.
Produced in 1943, this U.S.-made rifle carries Savage proof markings, and the barrel is marked "HI-PRESSURE STEEL - PROOF TESTED." Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, and the overall fit reflects the wartime-era Model 99R style and finish details.