Savage Arms ~ 1899 ~ .250-3000 Savage

(SKU: 5696197) This Savage Model 1899 lever-action rifle is chambered in .250-3000 Savage and appears to remain in very good vintage condition for its age. The rifle shows an attractive wood stock with handling marks consistent with normal use, along with a pleasing overall finish on the metal surfaces. Included with the sale is an extra barrel and a case, making this a desirable package for both collectors and shooters of classic Savage firearms. The Savage Model 1899 is one of the most iconic lever-action rifles ever produced, renowned for its innovative rotary magazine and ability to handle modern high-velocity cartridges. The .250-3000 Savage cartridge, introduced in 1915, was the first commercial sporting cartridge to achieve the 3,000 feet-per-second velocity mark. Based on the serial number 190138, this rifle was likely manufactured in the early 1920s.