Savage Model 99EG .300 Savage Lever-Action Rifle, 24 Inch Barrel, 1953 Production, Blued Finish with Walnut Stock
This 1953 Savage Model 99EG is a .300 Savage lever-action with a 24 inch round steel barrel, blued finish, and checkered walnut furniture. It retains the model’s hallmark internal rotary magazine and top ejection, with a color case-hardened lever and factory open sights. Proofed with the Savage SP oval on the barrel and an inspection stamp at the barrel shank/right receiver junction, it aligns with the Chicopee Falls production period.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scuffs on the metal and wood, with very light pitting visible in select areas. Typical finish wear from handling and carry is present. Overall, it remains in great shape.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Model 99EG .300 Savage lever-action rifle
Chambered in .300 Savage, this Model 99EG features a 24 inch round steel barrel and a blued receiver and barrel. The top-eject design and the model marking "SAVAGE 99" on the frame ring are correct for the period.
The internal rotary (spool) magazine provides a 5-round capacity, paired with the 99’s hammerless lever-action. The lever shows a color case-hardened finish, adding a classic factory detail to the rifle’s appearance.
Its walnut stock set includes a pistol-grip buttstock with checkering, a straight comb, and a schnabel forend. A steel shotgun-style buttplate and a 13.25 inch length of pull complete the stock configuration.
Factory open sights include a ramped front sight with a bead insert and a barrel-mounted rear sight with a stepped elevator, offering practical sighting for field or range use. Markings include the Savage SP oval proof on the barrel and a single-letter Y inspection stamp at the barrel shank/right receiver junction.
Made in the United States in 1953, this rifle is associated with the Chicopee Falls production period (1947–1959), a timeframe noted for Model 99 development and refinement.