Make: Savage Arms Corporation

Model: 99-K Deluxe Takedown

Serial Number: 357674

Year of Manufacture: 1937

Caliber: .300 Savage

Action Type: Lever Action with Rotary Magazine. This is a takedown model.

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “.300 SAVAGE” and with an ovalled “SP” proof. The top of the barrel is marked “SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION / UTICA, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.”. The underside of the receiver is marked “357674” and the base of the lever is marked “Q”. The interior of the forend is matched “357674” and stamped “K”. The left side of the barrel is marked “HI-PRESSURE STEEL-PROOF TESTED”. The front of the receiver is marked “K”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “6 / 674” and “OFF” through an arrow. The top of the chamber and the receiver have scroll engraving. The rear sight is marked “MARBLE’S / GLADSTONE / MICH U.S.A.”. The tang sight is marked “LYMAN / MIDDLEFIELD / CONN U.S.A.”. The receiver is artistically engraved with special scroll patterns on each side of the receiver. 

Barrel Length: 24” Round

Sights / Optics: The sights are Lyman rear peep, folding middle rear sight, and raised gold bead front.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are hand checkered Select American Walnut with hand-rubbed finish, capped pistol grip, straight comb, schnabel forend with takedown lever, and Savage serrated steel buttplate. The wood is gorgeous throughout with attractive sharp checkering. The LOP is approximately 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate.The serrated plate has some spots of oxidation, mottled discoloration, and some scuffs. There are a few faint compressions on the forend, but for the most part, the stocks are mint. The stocks rate in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color

Finish Originality: All Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout save for some light thinning on the muzzle, leading edges and bottom of the receiver. The case color is vibrant and nearly complete on the lever with some light muting on the bottom of the lever with a few spots of oxidation. There a trace amount of oxidation on the bolt and a small spot on the top left of the receiver. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are crisp. The lever shows faint operation wear. 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 a Savage Arms Corporation historian letter confirming this rifle’s complete originality, configuration, and shipping date from the Utica, New York factory on March 24, 1937 to Schendel-Rohrer & Co. Inc. who was a full service hardware store in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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 the Winchester 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. Special order only, deluxe engraved, and retaining superb original finishes, this Model 99-K is a remarkable example of Savage’s engineering prowess and artisanal craftsmanship. The combination of its takedown design, top-tier materials, and intricate engraving elevates it far above a standard production model. For the discerning collector or enthusiast, this rifle’s originality, condition, and storied history make it a truly standout piece.