Savage ~ Model 99A ~ .243 Winchester

For sale is a beautiful, highly versatile Savage Model 99A chambered in the flat-shooting .243 Winchester. With a manufacture date verified to 1952 (featuring the classic lever-boss date code "D" and serial 313499), this mid-century masterpiece represents a peak era of classic American rifle manufacturing. This all-around great rifle is in very good conditionthough it presents even better than the stated grade. The original factory bluing is entirely free of wear or pitting, and the genuine walnut stock and forend feature a gorgeous, clean, straight grain with only minimal signs of use. Adding immense value to this vintage hunting setup is a rock-solid set of Burris scope mounts and rings holding a period-correct, USA-made Weaver 2.5-7x V7-II variable scope. This package sits at the perfect intersection of a highly desirable collector piece and a premium, turn-free classic field rifle with a full life of hunting left in it. Specifications & Highlights • Year of Manufacture: 1952 (Serial No. 313499 / Lever Boss Code "D") • Model: Savage Model 99A • Caliber: .243 Winchester • Optics Setup: Original vintage USA-made Weaver V7-II (2.5-7x) variable scope. • Mounting Hardware: Premium, rock-solid Burris scope mounts and rings. • Magazine: Classic internal rotary magazine with the signature brass round counter window. Condition & Performance Report • Metalwork & Finish: Outstanding. The deep factory bluing still retains its rich luster with absolutely zero pitting, rust, or high-edge wear. • Walnut Stock: The stock and forend are crafted from a beautiful piece of straight-grained American walnut. It looks exceptionally clean, showing far less handling wear than typically seen on hunting rifles of this vintage. • Action & Optics: Mechanically flawless. The lever action functions with crisp precision and locks up tight. The USA-made Weaver V7-II glass is bright, and the Burris ring setup ensures your zero stays rock-solid under any field conditions. This is a phenomenal opportunity to acquire an exceptionally clean, well-cared-for Savage 99A package in a highly popular caliber that is ready to head straight to the gun safe or out into the hunting woods.