Savage Model 99E .300 Sav 20” Lever Action Rifle Engraved Stocks 1967 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,050.00
LSB#: WY250122RP002
Make: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 99-E
Serial Number: 1112112
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .300 Savage
Action Type: Lever Action with Rotary Magazine. This is a solid frame model.
Markings: The left side of the chamber is marked “.300 SAVAGE”. The left of the barrel shank is marked “SAVAGE / MODEL 99E / C”. The right side of the barrel is marked “HI-PRESSURE STEEL-PROOF TESTED”.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded dovetailed into a ramp machined to the front of the barrel. The rear sight dovetailed is empty. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Redfield 3-9×40 scope with Duplex Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are custom engraved walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, BOYD serrated composite buttplate, and two slig rings front and rear. The sides of the forend, grip, buttstock are engraved. The right side of the buttstock has an image of a Buffalo. The LOP is 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are a few minor compressions and scratches. There are no cracks or chips. The engraving is crisp and elegant with no loss in definition. The stocks rate in about Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Case Color Lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion. There is some minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operational wear. Most of the case color on the lever has gone mute with some color visible in the protected areas. Most of the blueing as faded all around and taken to a mottled light patina. There is light intermittent oxidation along with a few scratches and minor nicks. The screwheads are sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. There are tool marks around the bases of the iron sight dovetails which appear to have been painted black over. Overall, this rifle rates in about 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: This rifle comes with its attached scope as mentioned above and a nylon sling in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the spool to indicate how many rounds are loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in most of the lever action rifles of the times because the pointed tips in the tubular magazines could cause accidental discharge. This gave Savage a lead in producing rifles that could handle high velocity smokeless powder cartridges with bullets offering flatter trajectories than other lever-action designs. This is a Model 99 E, a solid frame model made with a beautiful set of custom engraved stocks. The rifle has a 20” barrel and comes with a brass beaded blade front sight along with a mounted scope. This rifle is in great mechanical condition for being about 70 years old and has a nearly minty bore. This is a nice find for the Savage 99 collectors. If the collectors don’t pay enough attention, this will make a great deer rifle for next season. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
