Savage Model 99A .25-35 Imp 22” Takedown Lever Action Rifle MFD 1912 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,354.17
LSB#: LSB251121DB011
Make: Savage
Model: 99A
Serial Number: 126165
Year of Manufacture: 1912
Caliber: .25-35 Improved
Action Type: Lever Action, Takedown, fed by internal box magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “25-35 Imp”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The bottom of the barrel is marked “E. Hargis”
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two piece smooth walnut, straight grip, straight comb, and serrated buttplate. The LOP is 13″ from trigger to buttplate. The forend is a replacement. The stock has been refinished. There are sanding marks, scratches, and handling marks throughout. Overall this stock rates in Very Good condition for a refinish.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its finish. There are polish marks, weld marks from pitting filled, and pitting that has been blued over. The lever has been blued. The screwheads show tooling but are serviceable. Overall, this rifle rates in Fair condition.
Mechanics: This action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Savage Model 99A is an early example of Savage’s hammerless lever action design, produced during a formative period when the Model 99 was establishing its reputation as one of the most advanced sporting rifles of the smokeless era. Manufactured in 1912, this takedown rifle reflects the adaptability and forward-thinking engineering that set the Model 99 apart from its contemporaries, particularly its solid-top receiver and internal box magazine. The takedown configuration further enhanced its appeal to sportsmen who valued portability without compromising strength or accuracy.
Chambered in .25-35 Improved, this rifle represents a period practice of modifying established cartridges to enhance performance, typically through increased case capacity and velocity. The original .25-35 Winchester was well regarded for light game and deer-sized animals, and the improved variant reflects an effort to extract additional ballistic efficiency from the platform. The 22 inch barrel maintains good balance, while the provision for a receiver-mounted peep sight aligns with early 20th century preferences for precision shooting. Internally, the bore remains bright with sharp rifling and only light fouling present, earning a strong 9 out of 10 rating.
Overall condition reflects substantial restoration and modification work. The rifle retains approximately 95 percent of its current finish, though it has been refinished, with visible polish marks, filled pitting, and areas of pitting that have been blued over. The lever has also been blued, and the screwheads show tooling wear but remain serviceable. The walnut stock has been refinished and the forend replaced, showing sanding marks and handling wear while presenting well overall. Mechanically, the action functions correctly. Taken together, this Model 99A presents as a historically interesting, heavily worked example that illustrates both the long service life and continued adaptation of Savage’s iconic lever action design. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF
