*SOLD* 1930 Savage 99 .303 Sav Blue *COLLECTIBLE ROUND COUNTER LEVER-ACTION RIFLE*

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: 99
  • Serial: 331943
  • Date of Manufacture: 1930
  • Caliber: .303 Savage
  • Finish: Blue 
  • Barrel Length: 24"
  • Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front with Adjustable Notch Rear 
  • Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock and Forearm
  • Action: Lever-Action 
  • Markings: Standard
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