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Seller's Inventory #: 574741

Category - Savage Rifles - 99 - Rifles - American Lever Action

Category
Savage Rifles - 99
Rifles - American Lever Action

SAVAGE ARMS 99 .300 SAVAGE

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 574741



A Savage Model 99 chambered in .300 Savage is a classic lever-action rifle known for its ability to safely fire pointed bullets, which was a significant advancement at the time. The Model 99 was introduced in 1899 as the first hammerless lever-action rifle and the .300 Savage cartridge was a successful, high-pressure round designed for medium-range big-game hunting.

Key features and history
Hammerless Lever-Action:
The Model 99 was a groundbreaking design with a rotary magazine that allowed for the use of spitzer (pointed) bullets, a significant feature for the time.
.300 Savage Cartridge:
This cartridge was developed as a powerful medium-length round, capable of hunting deer, elk, and other big game at distances up to 300 yards. It fired either 150-grain or 180-grain bullets.
Solid Design:
The internal design of the 99, with the breech block locking the action, allowed it to handle the then-high pressures of cartridges like the .300 Savage, making it a formidable hunting rifle.
Production:
The Model 99 was in production from 1899 until 2003, with over a million units manufactured.
Significance
Innovation:
The Model 99‚s design was a significant step forward for lever-action rifles, and the .300 Savage cartridge provided impressive performance for medium-range hunting.
Legacy:
The Savage Model 99 with the .300 Savage is a popular and respected firearm among collectors and hunters, representing a significant piece of American firearms history

Manufacturer: SAVAGE ARMS
Model: 99
Caliber Info: .300 SAVAGE
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 24" BARREL
Action: LEVER ACTION
Finish: black

Price: $1,200.99