Savage Arms Model 99R Standard Rifle .303 Savage, 22-Inch Barrel, 1946 Production
This postwar Savage Arms Model 99R Standard Rifle stands out for its classic .303 Savage chambering, 22-inch barrel, and hammerless lever-action design. Built in 1946, it features the Model 99's internal rotary magazine and top ejection, paired with checkered walnut furniture and a blued steel receiver. Proofed "HI-PRESSURE STEEL – PROOF TESTED" with a circular Savage proof mark, this example reflects the hallmark details collectors look for in a 99R.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. The exterior shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Model 99R Standard Rifle chambered in .303 Savage
The 99R Standard Rifle configuration combines a hammerless lever-action with top ejection and an internal rotary magazine. Chambered in .303 Savage, it offers a nominal 5+1 capacity and the smooth cycling the Model 99 series is known for. This example was manufactured in 1946, placing it squarely in the postwar production era.
The rifle wears a 22-inch barrel marked "HI-PRESSURE STEEL – PROOF TESTED" and ".303 SAVAGE," accompanied by a circular Savage proof. Sighting is straightforward and practical with a ramped front sight using a pinned blade and an adjustable rear sight.
Stocking consists of a pistol-grip walnut buttstock and a long, slim walnut fore-end, both with cut checkering that enhances purchase and control. A grooved steel, shotgun-style buttplate anchors the shoulder pocket, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
The receiver and barrel are finished in blued steel, and the left receiver wall is drilled and tapped, with one hole plugged. Overall fit and features align with the 99R's Standard Rifle setup, pairing traditional materials with the Model 99's distinctive internal rotary magazine system.