Savage Model 1899 .250 Savage Takedown Featherweight 22″ MFD 1919 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,275.00
LSB#: LSB260120RS112
Make: Savage
Model: 1899
Serial Number: 196727
Year of Manufacture: 1919
Caliber: .250-3000 Savage, 250 Savage
Action Type: Lever action, centerfire rifle, with internal rotary magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “Manufactured by Savage Arms Company, Utica NY, USA, Pat Feb 7, 1893, July 25th, 1893, Oct 3, 1899, May 25, 1909, June 1, 1909”. The left side of the barrel is marked “Savage Hi Pressure Steel, Model 1899/ 250-3000 Savage. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. The serial numbers on the stocks and buttplate match the receiver.
Barrel Length: 22″ Lightweight
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned to a base that is integral to the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and the dovetail plugged. The upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight. There is a folding peep sight installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece checkered walnut with schnabel forend tip, capped semi pistol grip, straight comb, and serrated steel Savage buttplate. The LOP is 13″ from trigger to buttplate. There are scratches and compression dents throughout. There is a chip on the right side of the forend. There are no cracks. Overall this stock is in Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal with operational brass cartridge counter.
Type of Finish: Blued, color cased
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its original finish. There are scratches and corrosion staining throughout. The receiver has lost a large amount of finish due to handling wear. The lever is muted but has some color left in protected areas. The screw heads are lightly tooled but serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in 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. The barrel is tight to the frame with no play. We did not disassemble.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Savage Model 1899 in its takedown Featherweight configuration represents one of the most forward-thinking American sporting rifles of the early 20th century, combining portability, innovative design, and modern ballistics for its time. By 1919, Savage had firmly established the Model 1899 as a premier hunting rifle, and the introduction of the .250-3000 Savage cartridge marked a significant milestone as one of the first commercial cartridges to achieve 3,000 feet per second. This pairing of a lightweight takedown rifle with a high velocity cartridge reflects a shift toward flatter shooting, more efficient hunting arms that defined the post-World War I sporting landscape.
This example retains approximately 75% of its original finish, with noticeable thinning and handling wear on the receiver, along with scattered scratches and corrosion staining throughout. The lever’s color case hardening has softened but still shows traces of color in protected areas, adding to the rifle’s period character. The takedown system remains tight with no play, an important indicator of condition for this configuration. The rifle is equipped with a tang-mounted folding peep sight, replacing the original rear sight which has been removed and the dovetail plugged. The checkered walnut stocks, matching to the rifle including the buttplate, show typical wear with scratches, compression marks, and a small chip on the forend, but remain structurally sound and in Good condition overall.
The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion, with only light fouling present. The action functions correctly, and the internal rotary magazine with brass cartridge counter remains operational, preserving one of the defining features of the Model 1899 design. Overall, this rifle stands as a solid example of a takedown Savage 1899 in a historically significant chambering, combining early high velocity cartridge development with a lightweight, practical sporting platform. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF