Thanks for taking time to share information on the 250-3000. I grew up using shotguns so when I first heard the caliber I thought it was a little odd and left it at that. After a little more research I've discovered that this weapon was used by my wife's Grandfather while hunting deer in Pennsylvania. In regards to some of the questions posted it is a lever action with the magazine under the slide which is another first for me. It appears the only way to load the magazine is to retract the slide and insert the rounds. Opposite the slide on the left side of the rifle there appears to be a counter for the number of rounds. I can't find any marking identifying it as a Savage 99, but Model 1899 is engraved in the barrel. I'll assume it is a Savage 99, Model 1899 until I can find additional information.

Again, thanks for the posts. This rifle is something I want to pass on to my daughter as a symbol of her family heritage so the more I know the better we all can appreciated it.

MD Piney