Savage Model 99A 250-3000 Savage Solid Frame Lever Action 20″ 1972 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,305.00
LSB#: LSB260120RS110
Make: Savage
Model: 99A
Serial Number: A966898
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Caliber: .250-3000 Savage
Action Type: Lever action, centerfire rifle, with internal rotary magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “Savage Arms, Westfield, Mass, USA”. 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 left shoulder of the receiver is marked “Savage Model 99A”. The receiver is marked with the serial number on the left side.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a base that is soldered to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable folding U notch that is dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases. There is a set of Weaver scope bases installed on this rifle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two piece smooth walnut, schnabel forend tip, straight grip, straight comb, and serrated steel buttplate. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to buttplate. There are light scratches and a few compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal with operational 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 some fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish. There are a few light scratches and handling marks throughout. The color case is still vivid. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very 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.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Savage Model 99A produced in 1972 represents one of the later evolutions of the legendary Model 99 platform, carrying forward a design that had already proven itself for decades in the American sporting field. By this period, the Model 99 had transitioned into a more streamlined production rifle while still retaining its defining features, including the internal rotary magazine and cartridge counter. Chambered in .250-3000 Savage, one of the earliest high velocity sporting cartridges introduced in 1915, the rifle reflects a continued appreciation for flat shooting, efficient cartridges well suited to medium game hunting.
This example presents in Very Good condition, retaining approximately 95% of its original finish with only light handling marks and a few minor scratches visible. The 20″ barrel and solid frame configuration give the rifle a compact and balanced profile, while the receiver is drilled and tapped and fitted with Weaver bases for optics. The walnut stocks, featuring a schnabel forend and straight grip, show light wear including minor compression marks but remain structurally sound with no cracks or chips. The color case hardening on the lever remains vivid, adding visual contrast and reinforcing the rifle’s well-preserved appearance.
The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion, with some light fouling present. The action functions correctly, and the internal rotary magazine with cartridge counter remains operational, maintaining one of the key mechanical advantages of the Model 99 design. Overall, this Model 99A stands as a clean and well-preserved late-production example, combining classic Savage engineering with strong finish retention and practical configuration. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF