Savage Arms Corporation Model 99-EG .300 SAV 24" Lever Action Rifle Our Assessment: 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 are loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in most of the lever action rifles of the times because the pointed tips in the tubular magazines could cause an 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. This a Model 99 EG, a solid frame model made with a pistol-grip stock and a Schnabel tipped forend. This one has a good bore and is already topped with a nice scope, it will make a great deer rifle for next season. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 99-EG
Serial Number: 436184
Year of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .300 Savage
Action Type: Lever Action with Rotary Magazine. This a solid frame model.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into a serrated ramped base that is integral to the barrel. The blade has been customized. The rear sight is a "V" notch elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel, the elevation piece is missing. The top of the receiver has three aftermarket drilled, tapped, and filled holes. The chamber ring markings have been drilled through. The tang has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, straight comb, Schnabel tip forend, and serrated steel shotgun buttplate. There are some scattered compressions, nicks, scratches, and a few light scrapes. Most of the defects have darkened with age. The checkering is strong. The LOP is 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has patina, oxidation, scratches, and areas of erosion. The stocks rate in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Case Color Lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with deep sharp rifling. There are a couple of little spots of faint surface erosion and a few spots of light pitting. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its original metal finish. There is finish loss on the edges. The chamber ring markings have been drilled through. There are some scattered spots of oxidation. There is some faint patina developing on the receiver. There are wear marks that have thinned the finish. There are a few scattered scratches and nicks. The screwheads are sharp to worn, with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO
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