Savage Model 1899H 22 Savage HP 99 Takedown Featherweight 20″ MFD 1913 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,050.00

LSB#: LSB260120RS109

Make: Savage

Model:  1899H Featherweight

Serial Number: 149584

Year of Manufacture: 1913

Caliber: .22 Savage Hi Power

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 25, 1893, Oct 3, 1899, May 25, 1909, June 1, 1909”. The left side of the barrel is marked “Savage Hi Pressure Steel, Model 1899, 22 HP”. The lever boss is marked “H”. 

Barrel Length: 20″ Lightweight

Sights / Optics:The front sight is a beaded blade pinned to a base 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 Marble folding peep sight installed. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece smooth walnut, schnabel forend tip, straight grip, straight comb, lightweight buttstock, with checkered hard rubber buttplate. The LOP is 13″ from trigger to buttplate. The serial numbers on the stocks match the gun. There are scattered scratches and compression dents throughout. There are a few gouges on the right side of the stock. 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 light erosion, primarily near the muzzle. There is some fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 7/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its original finish. There are scratches and light corrosion stains throughout. There is thinning bluing along the length of the barrel. The receiver has lost a fair amount of finish to handling wear. There are markings on the barrel where it appears someone tried to remove the barrel. The color case is quite muted with only color in protected areas. The screw heads are sharp. 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 99H Featherweight is an early and desirable variant of Savage’s innovative lever action rifle, introduced during a period when the company was redefining what a sporting rifle could be. Produced in 1913, this example reflects the lightweight, quick-handling design philosophy behind the “H” designation, offering a more compact and field-friendly configuration. Chambered in .22 Savage Hi Power, a cartridge introduced in 1912 and among the first commercial high-velocity small bore centerfire rounds, the rifle was marketed for both varmints and medium game, gaining a reputation for flat trajectory and surprising performance for its caliber.

This example retains approximately 80% of its original finish, with visible thinning along the barrel, handling wear on the receiver, and scattered light corrosion staining throughout. The color case hardening has faded to mostly muted tones, remaining visible primarily in protected areas. The takedown configuration remains tight, and the rifle is equipped with a Marble folding tang peep sight, complementing the lightweight profile. The walnut stocks, featuring a schnabel forend and straight grip, are matching to the rifle and show honest wear including scratches, compression marks, and a few gouges, but remain structurally sound with no cracks, rating in Good condition overall.

The bore is bright with sharp rifling, though there is light erosion near the muzzle and some fouling present, rating 7 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, and the internal rotary magazine with brass cartridge counter remains operational, preserving one of the defining features of the Model 99 design. Overall, this Model 99H Featherweight stands as a well-balanced example of an early 20th century sporting rifle, combining desirable lightweight configuration, matching components, and solid mechanical condition with honest signs of field use. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF