Savage Model 99 EG .300 Savage Lever-Action Rifle, 24 Inch Barrel, 1935 Pre-War, Blued Steel with Rotary Magazine
This pre-war 1935 Savage Model 99 EG in .300 Savage pairs the classic rotary-magazine action with the EG configuration’s walnut pistol-grip stock and schnabel-tip fore-end. It features a 24-inch round barrel, blued steel receiver, and case-hardened lever/trigger guard, along with period-correct Savage Arms Corporation markings and proof. The receiver bridge and barrel shank are drilled and tapped, with paired scope blocks installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings from previous handling and use. The stock is broken and will need to be replaced, and gunsmithing will be required to make the rifle functional. Please refer to the photos for a closer look.
What’s Included
- Pachmayr Gun Works slip-on rubber recoil pad (Los Angeles, Calif.)
- Paired scope blocks/bases installed on receiver bridge and barrel shank
Built in 1935, this Model 99 EG reflects pre-WWII Savage production with the desirable EG trim: a walnut pistol-grip stock, schnabel-tip fore-end, and a blued steel receiver matched to a 24-inch round barrel. The lever and trigger guard show a case-hardened finish that complements the blued metalwork.
The rifle uses the Model 99’s internal rotary magazine with a cartridge-counter window, and a hammerless lever-action design. The solid-frame, non-takedown receiver has a solid top and a long loading/ejection port, consistent with pre-war configuration details. Capacity is 3+1 in .300 Savage.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front sight with a dovetailed blade and an open rear sight with a stepped elevator. The receiver bridge and barrel shank are factory drilled and tapped for scope blocks, and paired blocks are currently installed, providing a straightforward path to mounting compatible optics of the buyer’s choice.
Markings include pre-war Savage Arms Corporation legends such as "HI-PRESSURE STEEL - PROOF TESTED," as well as an SP oval proof. The rifle was made in the United States and retains the classic lines and mechanical features that define the Model 99’s pre-war era.