Videos tagged with Savage 1899

This video showcases a Savage Model 1899 rifle, manufactured in 1919 and chambered in .303 Savage. A notable feature highlighted is the side-mounted cartridge counter, which indicates the remaining rounds in the magazine. The speaker acquired this classic firearm for $500, emphasizing its historical significance and mechanical uniqueness.

This video offers a book review of "Allied Rifle Contracts in America" by Luke Mercaldo. The book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked history of hundreds of thousands of rifles manufactured in the United States during World War I under contract for Allied nations like Britain, France, Canada, and Russia. It highlights specific examples beyond the Mosin Nagant, including Belgian 1889 Mausers, Remington Rolling Blocks, Winchester 1895s, Remington Berthiers, Savage 1899 lever actions, and Pattern 1914 Enfields. The review emphasizes the book's detailed exploration of contract origins, production challenges, inspection processes, financial outcomes for US firms, and the eventual global distribution of these firearms.