Savage Model 99EG .250 Savage 24” Lever Action Hunting Rifle 1954 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,067.00

LSB#:  LSB251027RL010

Make: Savage

Model:  99

Serial Number: 749845

Year of Manufacture: 1954

Caliber: .250/3000 Savage

Action Type: Lever Action, fed by Internal Rotary Magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “.250-3000 SAVAGE”. The right side of the barrel is marked “HI-PRESSURE STEEL- PROOF TESTED.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “749845”. 

Barrel Length: 24”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramp that is integrated to the barrel. The rear sight is removed and the dovetail plugged. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The receiver has been drilled and tapped and a Bushnell 2.5x scope installed. We cannot guarantee the functionality of the scope.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece checkered walnut with a capped semi pistol grip, schnabel forend, and serrated steel buttplate The checkering shows some light signs of wear. There are some handling marks, nicks, dings, and scratches throughout the stocks. There is minor corrosion on the buttplate. Overall the stocks rate in Very Good condition. 

Type of Finish:  Blued 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is minor fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its original metal finish. The bluing has scattered light corrosion spots throughout. There are minor scattered scratches, mostly on the receiver from handling. There is minor wear on the muzzle.   The lever still has clear case color on it. The screw heads are sharp, and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions as intended. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.  

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Scope. 

Our Assessment:  This Savage Model 99EG from 1954 represents one of the most respected American sporting rifles of the 20th century, produced during the mature postwar period of Savage’s Chicopee Falls operations. The Model 99 stood apart from other lever actions through its hammerless design, solid receiver, and internal rotary magazine, allowing the safe use of pointed bullets and giving it a distinctly modern edge over tubular-fed contemporaries. The EG variant, with its longer barrel and refined stock profile, was well regarded as a balanced, accurate hunting rifle rather than a purely utilitarian woods gun.

Chambered in .250-3000 Savage, this rifle is closely tied to the cartridge’s historic legacy as the first commercial sporting round to achieve 3,000 feet per second. Introduced in 1915, the .250 Savage earned a reputation for mild recoil, flat trajectory, and exceptional effectiveness on deer-sized game, making it a favorite among discerning hunters who valued precision over raw power. The bright bore with sharp rifling and absence of erosion support that reputation, while the retained factory barrel markings and proof stamps reinforce the rifle’s originality. The receiver-mounted Bushnell 2.5x scope reflects a common mid-century hunting configuration, even as the rifle retains provisions for a tang sight.

Overall, this example presents in very good condition, retaining approximately 90 percent of its original blued finish with only light corrosion spotting and handling marks consistent with careful field use. The walnut stocks remain attractive and sound, with crisp lines, intact checkering, and only minor wear, while the lever still shows clear case coloring. Mechanically correct and visually representative of Savage’s golden-era sporting arms, this Model 99EG stands as a fine example of Savage Arms Corporation’s most iconic lever-action design, paired with one of the most influential hunting cartridges ever developed. Please see our high resolution photos and good luck on your bid! MF