Savage Arms · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1899
| Weight (empty) | 3515 g (124.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1054 mm (41.50") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Internal Hammer |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .308 Winchester
The Savage Model 99 is a revolutionary lever-action rifle that introduced several innovations when it first appeared as the Model 1899. Its hammerless design and unique rotary magazine set it apart from every other lever action of its era, allowing it to safely chamber pointed spitzer bullets decades before competitors solved the same problem. The rotary magazine eliminated the risk of primer detonation that made pointed bullets dangerous in tubular-magazine lever actions, while the brass cartri...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Arthur Savage