Along with the Winchester Model 1894, Winchester Model 1895 and Marlin Model 1893, they are what might be called "fully developed" lever actions and represent the crest of the wave of lever action rifle popularity in North America. Savage's Models 1895/1899 were introduced at an interesting time in the development of American sporting arms. In 1920, the model number was shortened to "Model 99," but the rifle remained the same. The Model 1899 series rifles made the reputation of Savage Arms. The Models 18 are quite similar and when the Model 1899 was introduced Savage offered to upgrade any Model 1895 to 1899 standard for $5.00. The Model 1895 was itself an improved version of the Model 1892 rifle (never produced), which was a joint project of Savage and Colt. Photo courtesy of GunsAmerica.Īrthur Savage's famous Model 1899 rifle, promoted as the "First Choice for Big Game," was a modified version of his Model 1895. Savage Model 99 Rifles, the "First Choice for Big Game"Ī nice example of a Savage 99-EG rifle made in the early 1950s.
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