Even in spite of this important contribution to the world of firearms, his most important and sustainable invention to this day must be the radial tire. He was greatly influenced by his many travels around the globe and is most widely known for founding Savage Arms and for inventing the Savage Model 99 Lever-Action Rifle, which remarkably remained in continuous production for over 100 years. Arthur Savage (1857 – 1938), was a world-famous entrepreneur, explorer and inventor, as well as one of the most distinctive personalities in the history of the firearms manufacturing industry.