Arthur William Savage | |
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 Newspaper photo Arthur Savage and a new steel tire, circa 1911 | |
| Born | Arthur William Savage May 19, 1857 |
| Died | September 22, 1938 (aged 81) San Diego, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, explorer, businessman |
| Spouse | Annie Bryant |
| Children | Arthur John Savage |
Arthur William Savage (May 19, 1857 – September 22, 1938), was a British businessman, inventor, and explorer. He is most famous for inventing the Savage Model 99 lever-action rifle, which remained in production for over 100 years, and founding Savage Arms. However, his most lasting and valuable inventions may be radial tires,[1] 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.
- ^ U.S. patent 1,203,910, May 21, 1915, Vehicle Tire, Inventor Arthur W. Savage