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Pages 95-96 of the book explains the
features of the engraved Model 99PE
rifles. This exact rifle is also described and
depicted in various pictures on pages 278-
281 of “Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles
Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models”
(2022) by David Royal. Features elaborate high quality panel scene relief
cut engravings consisting of a gold inlaid elk on the left side of the receiver, a
gold inlaid mountain lion on the right, with the bottom depicting the gold inlaid
Savage logo of an Indian head, floral scroll patterns, and border pattern engraving on the receiver
and lever. The upper left chamber area of the receiver is marked “SAVAGE/MODEL 99M” in two lines. The barrel
has a ramped beaded blade front sight, flip-up notch rear sight, with Savage Arms Westfield, Massachusetts,
address on top of the barrel and “308 WIN.” on the upper left, jeweled bolt, safety mounted on top of the
receiver along with a loaded chamber indicator, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver, a checkered
fancy walnut forearm, and checkered fancy walnut pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock, both with carved floral
accents, with a serrated metal buttplate with the Savage name and logo.
CONDITION: Excellent and highly attractive, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrel, 99% original coin
finish, and 99% original gold finish, with absolutely sharp engraving overall. Wood is also excellent with
defined edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp checkering and carving. Mechanically excellent. This
extraordinary factory presentation relief engraved Savage Model 99M/99PE rifle, formerly belonging to
Savage CEO Ronald Coburn, would greatly enhance any Savage or high quality firearms collection!
Provenance: The Ronald Coburn Collection; The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
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