1955 Savage Model 99 Featherweight .243

[Wyatt Burp]

This was the first "big rifle" I shot as a little kid. A '55 Model 99 .243 that I think weighs a little over six lbs. I expected it to knock me down but of course it was just fine. My dad traded it back and forth with his friends through the years then eventually kept it. He carved the stock at one point in the early '60s. Now it's a cherished heirloom.

[Chute&Shoot]

Nice. i'll give you 50 bucks for it

[870classic]

Nice. i'll give you 50 bucks for it

That's cold.
See if Chute&Shoot will throw in the pillow and make it a package deal.

Great looking rifle.!!

[Wyatt Burp]

Nice. i'll give you 50 bucks for it

Hey, that might actually be a profit! Bet my dad paid less than that for it back in 1960 or whenever he bought it.

[sealocan]

That's really something special you have there.
That hand done carving sets it apart and makes it unique but in no way takes away from the classic lines and artistic craftsmanship of the rifle itself.

[Bainter1212]

Unlike most hand carving jobs, your dad did a really nice job. He went with a tang sight, and the .243 cartridge. He must have had really good taste. Great gun, subtle and attractive carving, tang sight, appropriate cartridge for the gun weight.

Geez. Don't let that one go.

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[Chute&Shoot]

Hey, that might actually be a profit! Bet my dad paid less than that for it back in 1960 or whenever he bought it.

Well it would look nice next to my .243 that is a couple years younger, and also my 300 savage from 1924. But yes that is some nice carving, and a piece to hold on to.
My Grandfather go the 300 savage I got for painting a house. You got to love hand me downs.

[Wyatt Burp]

Well it would look nice next to my .243 that is a couple years younger, and also my 300 savage from 1924. But yes that is some nice carving, and a piece to hold on to.
My Grandfather go the 300 savage I got for painting a house. You got to love hand me downs.

My dad gave me a 1948 Savage 99 in .300 for my 40th birthday. Keep your eyes peeled here and I'll start a Savage 99 appreciation thread soon and maybe you can post yours. I love the variations of these and studied the frack out of them. My .300 is the most common EG Model.

[MongooseV8]

Nice rifle Id love to own that.

[jon94520]

Very nice... I have always wanted a decent model 99 in 308. My grandpa gave me his old 99 but it’s in 300 savage so I don’t shoot her much.

[RNE228]

300 Savage is a sweet round. The 308 is based on the 300 Savage.

Ammo selection is limited, but still a nice cartridge.

[TurboChrisB]

Sweet rifle. I have my dads old deer hunting rifle. Savage 99 in .308. His dad bought it used for my dad in the mid to late 40's I believe. Took a lot of deer with that rifle he did.

[joefrank64k]

Wow, cool rifle chambered in a great cartridge. Nice. I’ve always had a soft spot for .243. Such an awesome round.

I wish my 99G was in .243...I’ve got one in .303 Savage. Not .300, .303 haha!!

[Sutcliffe]

Wish they still made them

A lever action that doesn't rely on tubular mags is on my short list.

There's the Browning but I think it looks like an abomination.

[jon94520]

A lever action that doesn't rely on tubular mags is on my short list.

There's the Browning but I think it looks like an abomination.

Me, too. Henry makes a 308 mag fed lever that I have been thinking about picking up.