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LOT 1047
Exceptional Savage Model 1899 .250-3000 Lever
Action Takedown Rifle - Serial no. 190088, 250-3000 SAV cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1917 according to the production chart
on page 134 of the book “A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle” (2016) by David
Royal. Standard markings and features including the checkered trigger which is unique to this
variation of Model 1899. Features a beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable notch rear sight, standard barrel
markings with “Model 1899” nomenclature and Savage Arms Utica, N.Y. address, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver,
casehardened lever, right hand thumb safety, and cocking indicator at the top rear of the receiver. Mounted
on a checkered Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with a serrated steel buttplate with the Savage logo.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus original blue finish with some light scratches and handling marks, and 85% original case colors strongest in protected areas
of the lever with some fading on the exposed surfaces. Wood is fine with some light handling marks, a reglued crack visible on the left of the forearm, and defined edges.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1046
Documented Savage Model 1899H Featherweight Lever
Action Carbine in Very Scarce .25-35 WCF with Rare Factory Fancy Checkered Wood, as Pictured in
“A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle” and “Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles Volume 2, Engraved
and Special-Feature Models” - Serial no. 79.728, 25-35 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, deluxe walnut stock. Offered
here is a desirable .25-35 WCF chambered Savage Model 1899H featherweight carbine with rare factory fancy checkered wood. This
exact carbine is pictured on page 44, figure 4-1, of the book “A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle” (2016) by David Royal, in which the
photo caption states, “The Savage Model 1899H Featherweight introduced in 1905. This rifle (serial number 79728) was produced in 1908.”
The author further states on the same page, “Savage catalogs stated that checkering and engraving were available for the featherweight,
but that fancy wood was not available. The rifle in Fig. 4-1 is a matching number rifle with fancy wood.” This exact rifle is also described
on page 229 and depicted in various pictures on page 235 (figures 4-132, 4-133 and 4-134) of “Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles
Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models” (2022) by David Royal. Features a 20 inch barrel with a beaded blade front sight and
dovetail mounted flip-up two-leaf rear sight, with the Savage Arms Co. Utica, N.Y. address above 1893 and 1899 patent dates marked in
two lines on top of the barrel, “MODEL 1899” and “25-35” on the upper left of the barrel, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver, a flip-
up adjustable peep sight mounted on the upper receiver tang, and deluxe checkered walnut forearm and buttstock with a hard rubber
buttplate bearing the Savage logo.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% original blue finish with some areas of smooth brown freckling and light scratches on the balance, and 50%
original case colors on the lever. Wood is very fine with crisp checkering, a few scattered light scratches and dents, and distinct edges.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1045
Scarce Antique Savage Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 7129, 303 savage cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Offered here is a scarce example of a Savage Model 1895 lever action rifle. Manufactured c. 1895-1896, with Savage Model 1895s found in the
approximate low 3000 to low 8000 serial range according to information at the top of page 134 in the book “A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle” (2016) by David Royal.
The included Savage factory letter, dated July 2, 1998 and addressed from John T. Callahan, states in relation to this rifle by serial number, “The record books tell us that this rifle was accepted at
Savage’s Utica, New York offices on July 25, 1896, and was shipped on July 19, 1897. It was built in caliber .303 Savage with a full octagon barrel. The original consignee is listed to be the J.B. Varick
Co. of Manchester, N.H. The rifle you have is a Model 1895. Of interest, is that this rifle was produced for Savage by the Marlin Firearms Co. of New Haven, CT. An arrangement was made by Arthur
Savage to have John Marlin produce the first firearms in his factory as Savage did not have the plant or equipment at that time to do this. Approximately the first 8000 rifles were produced by Marlin and are stamped with a
‘JM’ or ‘M’ marking under the barrel.” Mr. Royal indicated to us that there is believed to instead be only approximately 5,200 Model 1895s manufactured. This rifle features a 26 inch octagon barrel with a dovetail mounted flip-up
combination Beach type front sight and adjustable elevator notch rear sight, with “SAVAGE REPEATING ARMS Co., UTICA, N.Y., U.S.A./PATENTED FEB. 7. 1893. JULY 25. 1893. CAL. .303.” marked in two lines on top of the barrel, a
flip-up adjustable peep sight mounted on the top of the receiver tang, opening on top of the bolt with cocking indicator, and a cartridge counter on the left of the receiver.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish, half of the faded original case colors on the lever, with some areas faded to smooth gray patina and some scattered brown surface freckling on the balance. Wood is
also very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
As pictured & described in A Collector's Guide to the
Savage 99 Rifle & Savage Rifles, Vol. II by Royal
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