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Savage Model 99

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Savage Model 99
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Production
1899 - 1998
Overview

The Savage Model 99 is a hammerless lever-action rifle designed by Arthur Savage and produced from 1899 to 1998. Famous for its innovative rotary magazine, spool-shaped lever, and takedown capability, it was one of the most advanced lever-action designs of its era.

Dimensions
Overall Length
1,080mm (42.5 in) — 24" barrel
Barrel Length
610mm (24 in) — standard; 510mm (20 in) — carbine
Weight
3,290g (7.25 lb) — 24" barrel
Mechanical
Action Type
Lever-action (hammerless)
Trigger Type
Single-stage
Sights Type
Flat-top receiver with gold bead front; sight choices varied by grade
Magazine Capacity
5 rounds (rotary magazine) — some variants also have a counter window
Additional Information
stock
American walnut with checkered pistol grip
action
Lever-action, hammerless (internal hammer)
barrel
Round or octagonal barrel depending on grade
magazine
Rotary magazine (spitzer-bullet compatible) — 5 rounds
receiver
Forged steel, side ejection
variants
Model 99 (standard), Model 99EG, Model 99F (featherweight), Model 99DL (Deluxe), many grades

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