This Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage was made between 1951 and 1952 according to what I can find out. The savage 99 is an iconic American lever-action rifle. Introduced in 1920, the .300 Savage cartridge was specifically engineered to mimic the ballistic performance of the military’s .30-06 in a shorter rifle action. It remains a highly respected and capable mid-range big game hunting combination.