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Features a beaded blade front sight and
elevator adjustable notch rear sight, barrel with Savage Arms
Utica, N.Y. address, 1893, 1899, 1907, and 1909 patent markings along with “250-
3000” caliber markings, “SAVAGE/1899 MODEL” on top of the receiver, cartridge
counter on the left of the receiver, right hand thumb safety, cocking indicator at
the top rear of the receiver, and casehardened lever. Mounted on a checkered Schnabel tip forearm
and pistol grip stock with a serrated steel buttplate with the Savage logo. Includes a fitted hardwood
takedown case with brass fittings on the outside along with a leather top and bottom, fancy monogram initials that appear to read
“RRR” branded on the leather surface of the lid,
antler carrying handles and a brown felt lined
interior, and also includes a full ammunition
box containing 20 rounds of Savage Arms Corp.
factory headstamped .250-3000 cartridges, and
a Marble’s cleaning rod assembly.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus original
matte blue finish, and 98% original vivid case
colors on the lever. Wood is also excellent
with defined edges, a few light scratches
and handling marks, and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with
general age related wear and handling marks.
Ammo box and cartridges are both fine.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
CONDITION: Very good with
charming frontier patina,
retains 30% original blue finish
concentrated mostly in the concealed area of
the barrel beneath the forearm, and strong
traces of original case colors
in the protected areas of the
receiver, with scattered spotting,
smooth brown and gray patina,
and absolutely sharp engraving.
Wood is fine with some scattered
dents and light scratches, a
crack/chip visible at the right tip
of the forearm, a few small cracks
directly behind the lower tang
and one ahead of the right of the
buttplate, and defined edges.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Josh Weiner Collection; The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 13,000 - 19,000
LOT 1062
Attractive
Framed Oil
on Canvas
“Bear on
the Trail”
Painting (Prominently Displaying a Savage Model 99
Rifle) by Homer S. Nelson - This very attractive oil on canvas
painting is by Homer S. Nelson (1886-1956) and is believed to
be titled “Bear on the Trail”. Nelson was from Minnesota and
worked as a commercial artist, probably being best known for
his paintings of children and Native American maidens, but
also of nature, like this example. The painting features two
hunters prominently in the foreground, both in 1920-1930s
era hunting attire, with one carrying a well-detailed Savage
Model 99 lever action rifle and the other carrying a rifle that
shows many similarities, though not as detailed. The pair are
walking along a cliff-side path with their hunting bags and
have spotted a mother bear in the distance, standing on her
hind legs, and her two cubs fearfully climbing a nearby pair of
trees. The work is signed by Nelson in black in the lower left of
the piece. The work is fitted in a very attractive, gold finished,
antiqued frame. The piece measures approximately 36 5/8 x 46
5/8 inches including the frame.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, the painting itself shows
distinct imagery and beautiful vibrant color with almost no
fading, some scattered light flecks/chips, and some light
cracking of the oils near the top. The frame shows an attractive
antiqued finish with very minimal handling/storage wear. This
Nelson painting, with the Savage Model 99 rifle prominently
displayed, would make a fantastic centerpiece/addition to a
Savage Model 99 rifle collection or any gun collection room!
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
As pictured & described in
Savage Rifles, Vol. II by Royal
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