Savage Model 99R .300 Savage Lever Action Rifle - 22 in Barrel, Rotary Magazine, 1957
This 1957 Savage Model 99R is a hammerless lever action chambered in .300 Savage with a 22 in round barrel and the classic internal 5-round rotary magazine featuring a round-count window and visible brass rotor. Marked with the Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts barrel address and "SAVAGE MODEL 99" on the receiver top, it carries period-correct oval "SP" proof and "7" stampings. The receiver is drilled and tapped with two-piece scope base blocks installed, and the rifle wears checkered walnut furniture with a rounded semi-beavertail fore-end.
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: There is visible finish wear with scattered scuffs and areas of mild pitting. The rear sight has been removed.
What's Included
- Savage Arms Model 99R rifle chambered in .300 Savage
- Installed two-piece scope base blocks
The Model 99R configuration pairs a 22 in round barrel with a hammerless lever action and a 5-round rotary magazine, offering the distinctive round-count window and brass rotor that define this series. Chambered in .300 Savage, it reflects the cartridge pairing that made the 99 line a popular hunting rifle of its era.
Manufactured in 1957, this rifle bears the Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts barrel address and is receiver-top marked "SAVAGE MODEL 99." Proof and inspection markings include the oval "SP" proof and a "7" stamp, adding clear period identifiers to the receiver and barrel.
The walnut pistol-grip buttstock and rounded semi-beavertail fore-end feature cut checkering for secure handling, with sling swivel studs installed. Length of pull measures 13.25 in, providing a classic fit consistent with mid-century production.
Sighting equipment includes a front sight on a raised ramp with a dovetailed blade (no hood). The receiver is drilled and tapped, and two-piece scope base blocks are installed. The rear sight has been removed.