Savage Arms Model 99 .300 Savage Lever-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, 1953, Blued, Walnut Stock, Bushnell Trophy Scope
Built in 1953, this Savage Arms Model 99 is a classic .300 Savage lever-action featuring the hallmark rotary magazine with right-side cartridge counter window and a color-hardened lever. It wears a 24-inch carbon-steel barrel with iron sights and comes fitted with an aftermarket Bushnell Trophy scope on a top mount. The rifle shows period-correct details including the Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts barrel address and factory proof marks.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some pitting present throughout. The bore shows a rough area with pitting and fouling about midway down. The cocking indicator is stuck up and does not drop when fired.
What’s Included
- Bushnell Trophy scope with rings and top mount/base (mounted)
This Model 99 is a U.S.-made lever-action chambered in .300 Savage with a hammerless action and a lever safety. The rifle retains the Model 99’s distinctive internal rotary magazine and the right-side cartridge counter window, with an internal capacity of five rounds.
The 24-inch carbon-steel barrel is paired with practical iron sights: a ramp front sight with a brass bead and a folding barrel rear sight. The barrel carries the Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts address along with factory proof markings.
The rifle is finished in blue on the barrel and receiver, complemented by a color-hardened lever. Proof markings include the Savage proof oval and "HI-PRESSURE STEEL – PROOF TESTED."
The walnut stock features cut checkering, a pistol grip with an oval grip cap, a straight comb, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
An aftermarket Bushnell Trophy scope is installed using rings and a top mount/base, offering a mounted optic solution alongside the factory iron sights.