Savage Arms 99 250-3000

Updated September 9, 2026

Lot number	11067
Auction	Collector Firearms Auction Winchester, Savage, Ruger & MORE
Date	September 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM CDT
Auction house	DefComp
Location	Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Savage Model 99A Lever-Action Rifle – .250-3000 Savage Caliber Manufacturer: Savage Arms, Westfield, Mass., U.S.A. Model: Savage Model 99A Caliber: .250-3000 Savage Action Type: Lever-Action, Hammerless, Solid-Frame Repeater Description Offered here is a beautifully preserved Savage Model 99A lever-action rifle, chambered in the historic .250-3000 Savage cartridge — the first commercial round to achieve a muzzle velocity of 3,000 feet per second, a landmark in American cartridge development. The Model 99 is one of the most celebrated lever-action designs in American firearms history, prized by collectors for its hammerless action, rotary spool magazine, and clean, streamlined profile that set it apart from traditional tube-fed lever guns. This example displays a rich, well-figured walnut stock and forend with attractive tiger-stripe grain figure, fitted with a straight-comb buttstock, checkered/smooth wood-to-metal fit, and sling swivel studs on both stock and barrel band. The blued metal surfaces show a pleasing plum-brown patina consistent with age and honest handling, while retaining crisp roll-marked barrel address markings ("SAVAGE ARMS — WESTFIELD, MASS. U.S.A." and "HI-PRESSURE STEEL — PROOF TESTED") and clear caliber and model markings (".250-3000 SAVAGE" / "SAVAGE MODEL 99A") on the receiver. The rifle features a hooded front sight with gold bead, an adjustable folding leaf rear sight, and a drilled-and-tapped receiver for scope mounting — a factory-installed detachable scope base is included, allowing for the addition of vintage glass. The smooth, oversized lever loop and clean trigger guard assembly are intact and mechanically sound in appearance. Serial number is clearly stamped on the receiver, useful for collectors wishing to research factory production dates and historical documentation. Collector Highlights Classic Savage 99A hammerless lever-action design Chambered in the iconic .250-3000 Savage, a milestone high-velocity sporting cartridge Handsome figured walnut stock and forend Legible barrel, receiver, and caliber markings Excellent example for collectors of classic American lever-action sporting rifles, Savage Arms historians, or hunters seeking a vintage-caliber classic

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