Arthur William Savage
Arthur William Savage (May 13, 1857 – September 22, 1938), was a businessman, inventor and explorer. He is most famous as the inventor of the Savage Model 99 a famously innovative lever action rifle, which remained in production for over 100 years, and the founder of Savage Arms, a gun company. However, his most lasting and valuable inventions may be radial tires, and it has been argued, the modern detachable box magazine used in almost all modern military firearms. He also invented an early torpedo and built and raced cars.
Personal facts
| Birth date | May 13, 1857 |
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| Birth name | Arthur William Savage |
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| Date of death | September 22, 1938 |
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| Children | Arthur John Savage |