NRA Gun of the Week: Savage Model 99

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posted on December 26, 2015
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Arthur Savage was ahead of his time with his Model 99. Learn more about the hammerless lever action from Savage Arms in this latest edition of NRA's Gun of the Week, hosted by American Rifleman's Editor in Chief, Mark Keefe.

Technical Specifications:

• Model: 99F
• Action: lever-action, center-fire rifle
• Caliber: .308 Win.
• Magazine: internal rotary; five-round capacity
• Barrel: 22”
• Stock: walnut
• Trigger Pull: 6 lb. 12oz.  
• Sights: drilled-and-tapped receiver; post front, adjustable rear
• Overall Length: 41.5”
• Weight: 7 lbs. 12 ozs. with optic
• Twist: 1:12” RH
• Value: $305 to $860 (Blue Book of Gun Values, 36th Ed.)

For more information, go to SavageArms.com.

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