4174 SAVAGE MODEL 99 LEVER ACTION TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Feb 14 @ 11:48UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD
Cal. 250-3000. S# 219703. Bbl. 22 1/8". Model 99 lever action takedown rifle mfg. by Savage Arms Corp. Top of bbl. is marked with Savage's mfg. and patent information, with the cal. marked on the left at the breech. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, with the lever exhibiting a case color hardened finish. Checkered wood pistol grip buttstock with checkered schnabel tip forend exhibit aftermarket sling swivels. Blade front sight with U-notch rear sight. Rifle exhibits a tag that reads "NOTE: TAKE BARREL OFF ONLY if Absolutely necessary. Has been tightened by peening 1st 3 Threads next to Barrel & is VERY Tight. Requires 2 hands on barrel vise. Had very slight but accuracy significantly play. Was adjusted 18 NOV. 2001 by Experienced Gunsmith Rich. Clark - Estes Park, Colo.". CONDITION: metal components retain good amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning overall that show through to brown and gray patinas overall. Lever exhibits a gray patina, with strong case coloring still present in protected areas. Bright bore, exhibiting consistent mild pitting and strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and minor impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. The Collection of Curtis H Halvorson. (23-5916/MLW). CURIO. $300-500.