1923 Savage 99 Featherweight Takedown .303 Sav 20" Carbine Brass Round Counter

Description:
MANUFACTURER: SAVAGE ARMS 
MODEL: 1899 FEATHERWEIGHT TAKEDOWN 
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1923 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES 
SERIAL NUMBER: 248919 
ARMORY MARKS: SAVAGE MODEL 1899 RECEIVER MARKINGS WITH INTEGRATED ROUND COUNTER (ICONIC SAVAGE ROTARY MAGAZINE INDICATOR) 
CALIBER: .303 SAVAGE 
CAPACITY: 5+1
BARREL LENGTH: 20.00" 
BARREL FEATURES: BLUED LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTING BARREL, TAKEDOWN CONFIGURATION 
OVERALL LENGTH: 39.25" 
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.00" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: LEVER-ACTION WITH ROTARY MAGAZINE SYSTEM 
TRIGGER: SERRATED SINGLE-STAGE TRIGGER 
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT POST SIGHT, REAR ADJUSTABLE NOTCH; DRILLED AND TAPPED RECEIVER 
STOCK: STRAIGHT GRIP WALNUT STOCK WITH SCHNABEL FOREGRIP  
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED
CONDITION: EXCELLENT FOR AGE 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: FEATHERWEIGHT TAKEDOWN CONFIGURATION, INTEGRATED ROUND COUNTER, ROTARY MAGAZINE DESIGN, CASE HARDENED LEVER, GROOVED STEEL BUTTPLATE 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE

This Savage Model 1899 Featherweight Takedown is a prime example of early 20th-century American rifle innovation—now correctly dated to 1923, right in the heart of Savage’s golden production era. Built for hunters who demanded portability and cutting-edge function, this rifle blends classic lever-action speed with advanced engineering that was ahead of its time.

Chambered in .303 Savage, this rifle delivers reliable medium-game performance with manageable recoil and solid accuracy. The rotary magazine system allows the use of spitzer bullets, giving it a ballistic advantage over traditional tube-fed lever guns. Combined with the 20" featherweight barrel, it offers quick handling without sacrificing practical hunting performance.

The straight grip walnut stock and schnabel foregrip give this rifle a lively, balanced feel that excels in dense woods and fast-moving hunting scenarios. The takedown feature adds real-world utility, allowing for compact transport without tools. Savage’s iconic round counter remains one of the most distinctive and functional design elements ever put into a lever-action rifle.

The .303 Savage cartridge is well-suited for whitetail deer, black bear, and similar North American game within moderate distances. It delivers dependable penetration and terminal performance, making it a practical and historically proven hunting round. This setup rewards hunters who value shot placement and traditional woods hunting tactics.

Collector-wise, this rifle hits hard. A 1923 production Featherweight Takedown in excellent condition—with original features like the case hardened lever and round counter—checks multiple high-value boxes. It represents a period where Savage was pushing innovation forward, making this not just a firearm, but a legitimate piece of American sporting history.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .303 Savage
Manufacturer: SAVAGE
Model: 99
Serial Number: 248919
Barrel Length: 20
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1923

Price: $1,249.99
Shipping: $39.99
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