*SOLD* 1904 Savage 1899 .303 Sav Blue 26" *SPECIAL ORDERED "S" PISTOL GRIP STOCK*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately, and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the spool to indicate how many rounds were loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in the Winchester rifles of the times because the pointed tips in the tubular magazines could cause accidental discharge. This gave Savage a lead in producing rifles that could handle high-velocity smokeless powder cartridges with bullets offering flatter trajectories than other lever-action designs.    

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Savage 
Model: 1899B
Serial: 53258
Date of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .303 Savage 
Finish: Blue 
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon Barrel 
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear 
Stock/Grips: Walnut Buttstock and Forearm with Checkered Grips 
Action: Lever-Action 
Markings: Standard

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