Savage Arms Model 99 300 Sav

Updated September 9, 2026

Savage Model 99 Takedown Lever-Action Rifle — .300 Savage — Manufactured 1929 Offered here is a fine example of the iconic Savage Model 99 (99TD Takedown) lever-action rifle, chambered in the classic American cartridge .300 Savage. Manufactured in 1929 at the historic Savage Arms Corporation factory in Utica, New York, this rifle represents one of the most celebrated hammerless lever-action designs in American firearms history. Key Features & Specifications Model: Savage Model 99 Takedown (99TD) Caliber: .300 Savage Serial Number: 318786 Manufacture Date: 1929 Manufacturer: Savage Arms Corporation, Utica, N.Y. — Made in U.S.A. Action: Hammerless lever-action, rotary/spool magazine takedown design Stock: Checkered walnut stock and forend with straight grip Metal Finish: Blued barrel and receiver with visible original case-color/blue toning and honest patina Sights: Blade front sight, folding leaf rear sight Buttplate: Checkered steel buttplate stamped "SVC" Barrel Markings: "SAVAGE — SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION, UTICA, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A." and "Nitro Express Proof Tested" proof marks Receiver Markings: "SAVAGE MODEL 99" and ".300 SAVAGE" caliber markings clearly stamped on the barrel/receiver ring Condition Notes This Savage 99 shows honest age and use consistent with a nearly century-old sporting rifle. The action shows visible operational wear and scratching at the receiver, typical of a rifle that saw genuine field use, while the bore and blued barrel remain strong with good rifling definition. The checkered walnut stock retains crisp, well-defined diamond-point checkering on both the pistol grip and forend, with only minor handling marks and a small ding near the forend tip. The lever, trigger guard, and takedown mechanism all appear mechanically intact and functional. A small chip is visible near the muzzle-end wood-to-metal fit at the forend tip. Historical Significance The Savage Model 99 is widely regarded as one of the finest lever-action rifles ever produced in America, prized by collectors for its innovative rotary magazine, hammerless design, and clean profile — a significant departure from the exposed-hammer lever guns of the era (Winchester, Marlin). The .300 Savage cartridge, developed by Savage Arms in 1920, was itself a groundbreaking round, delivering near-.30-06 performance in a shorter case and serving as the direct ancestor of the later .308 Winchester. This takedown variant (99TD) is especially desirable among collectors, as the two-piece barrel/receiver design allowed for compact storage and transport — a feature that adds both mechanical interest and collector value.

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