Savage Model 99R .300 Savage Lever-Action Rifle, 24-inch Barrel, Blued, Walnut, 1950–1951
This Savage Arms Model 99R is a hammerless, solid-frame lever-action chambered in .300 Savage and manufactured in the USA during 1950–1951. It pairs a 24-inch steel barrel and iron sights with a checkered walnut stock and rounded fore-end unique to the R configuration. Its internal rotary magazine supports spitzer bullets, and the rifle retains a classic blued finish with an oval proof mark on the barrel.
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 pitting on metal components throughout. The walnut furniture shows dings and dents. The metal buttplate displays surface rust. The bore presents a bright, clean appearance.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Model 99R .300 Savage lever-action rifle
The Model 99R configuration features a pistol-grip walnut stock with checkering, a straight comb, and a rounded, non-schnabel fore-end tip. A metal buttplate and the large Savage lever loop contribute to the rifle’s classic handling characteristics associated with the R variant.
The 24-inch steel barrel is fitted with iron sights, including a bead on a raised ramp front and an elevation-adjustable open rear leaf. An oval proof mark is present on the barrel.
This solid-frame, top-eject, hammerless lever action uses an internal rotary magazine with a 5+1 capacity. The rotary design enables safe use of spitzer bullets with the .300 Savage cartridge.
Blued steel construction for both barrel and receiver is matched to walnut furniture. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches, aligning with period dimensions from the 1950–1951 production era in the USA.