History

The Model 99, and its predecessor model 1895, is a series of hammerless lever action rifles created by the Savage Arms Company in Utica, New York. The Model 99 featured a unique rotary magazine. The rifle was extremely popular with big game hunters and was even issued to the Montreal Home Guard during the First World War.

The immediate predecessor of the Model 1895, the Model 1892, was one of the contending rifle models offered to the U.S. Army when they were looking to replace the Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor rifle. The Krag–Jørgensen was chosen over the Savage and other models. The Model 1892 was never put into production (and indeed pre-dated the actual establishment of the Savage Arms Company; the Model 1892 was a collaborative venture between Arthur Savage and Colt’s Manufacturing Company), and instead it was further developed into the Model 1895. The Model 1895 musket in .30-40 Krag was the winner of an 1896 competition for a New York National Guard rifle contract, beating out the Winchester Model 1895. Political controversy led to the cancellation of the contract and the New York National Guard was therefore equipped with obsolete single-shot Trapdoor Springfield rifles during the Spanish–American War. Later refinements to the Model 1895 design led to the Model 1899, later simply shortened to the Model 99. In 1899, Savage offered to convert any existing Model 1895 rifle or carbine to Model 1899 configuration for a $5 fee.

During World War I, the Montreal Home Guard was issued Model 99 rifles in “musket” form, which incorporated a bayonet lug and military-style stock. It is known as the Model 99D Musket. The Montreal Home Guard contract was for a total of 2,500 rifles, all of which are believed to have been delivered. These rifles were chambered in .303 Savage, as altering the design for the Canadian standard .303 British Mk VII cartridge would have resulted in an unacceptable delay in delivery. Guardsmen were responsible for purchasing their own rifles and had the option of having their names stamped on the stock. Many also chose to have their names engraved on the left side of the receiver.

[edit]

This One

This Savage Model 99 is chambered in 250-3000 Savage and is graded in Very Good condition. This a great piece of history to have in your collection.  The .250 Savage is a cartridge for small game on up to deer-sized game.

[edit]

Sales Tax

Oklahoma Sales Tax will be added to the sale price of this firearm and any S&H charges will be charged to the buyer.

Shipping Info

All shipped firearms must be shipped to a currently registered Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) holder.  Please contact your local FFL and have them send us a copy of their FFL to [email protected]. Steps to purchase a firearm online are here