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LOT 3044
Engraved Savage Model 1899 Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 207706, 250-
3000 SAV cal., 19 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c.1919
according to the production chart on page 134 of “A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle”
(2016) by David Royal. This rifle has been modified with a 19 inch solid rib German made barrel
rechambered by Ackley in Savage .250-3000 and with a replacement forearm and stock. The barrel features a raised
ramp beaded blade front sight and three folding leaf rear sight on the matte solid rib. The left side of the barrel near the breech
is marked “BOEHLER * ANTIUIT”, and the underside marked “Germany”. A lug has been added to the underside to secure the
forearm. The receiver is engraved with fine scroll patterns. Mounted with a multi-point walnut forearm and round knob pistol
grip stock with a cheek piece, White Line vented recoil pad and sling swivel.
CONDITION: Very fine as custom embellished with 90% dark blue finish remaining, showing some thinning and small areas of smooth gray patina
on the barrel. There is a repaired crack on the top of the stock at the upper tang, and overall there are a few minor dings and scratches. The
checkering is crisp. The engraving is clear and crisp. The action is fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3043
Savage Model 1899H Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Carbine in .22
H.P. - Serial no. 165768, 22 HP cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
This .22 H.P. chambered Savage Model 1899H lightweight takedown carbine was
manufactured in 1915 according to the production chart on page 134 of “A Collector’s Guide to
the Savage 99 Rifle” (2016) by David Royal. Page 50 of the aforementioned book states that the . 22 Savage Hi-Power
cartridge was introduced in 1912 and was only offered in the Model 1899H lightweight takedown carbines. Features a 20
inch barrel with a German silver beaded blade front sight and adjustable elevator notch rear sight, with the Savage Arms Co. Utica, N.Y.
address above 1893, 1899 and 1909 patent dates marked in two lines on top of the barrel, “MODEL 1899” and “22 H.P.” on the upper left of the barrel, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver, and walnut
furniture with a hard rubber buttplate bearing the Savage logo.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% original blue finish with some areas of smooth brown freckling and light scratches on the balance, and 60% original case colors on the lever. Wood is fine with some scattered light
scratches and dents, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3042
Rare Documented R&D Prototype
Savage Model 99CD Lever Action Rifle in .250-3000 with Factory Letter, as
Pictured in “A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle” - Serial no. RD278, 250-
3000 SAV cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Offered here is a rare Research
& Development Prototype Savage Model 99CD rifle, serial number RD278, as manufactured in 1974.
This exact prototype rifle is pictured on page 104 of the book “A Collector’s
Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle” (2016) by David Royal above a photo caption that
states, “A Savage 99CD. This is a prototype that was kept at the factory until
1981. It is in caliber 250 and the serial number is RD275. The author bought it
from Dick Johnson in 2014.” The included Savage factory letter, dated April 9,
2014 and addressed from John T. Callahan, states in relation to this rifle by serial
number, “The records show that your rifle was manufactured in caliber .250-3000
Savage. The record shows it was created and retained in the Research & Development section of our engineering department
in 1974. Another note shows it was used as a show sample. This rifle is likely the prototype Model 99-CD which was first in
the 1975 catalog. It was ultimately sold on January 19, 1981 to Nick Rosselli who was a local gunsmith and dealer here in
Westfield, MA.” The caliber marking “.250-3000 SAVAGE” is marked on the upper left of the barrel, with a ramped beaded blade
front sight, Williams adjustable notch rear sight, safety mounted on top of the receiver along with a loaded chamber indicator,
magazine release button on the right of the receiver, with “SS” in an oval above serial number “RD 278” on the left of the receiver, a checkered walnut forearm
and a checkered Monte Carlo pistol grip buttstock with rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% original blue finish and 97% original case colors on the lever with some minor surface freckling. Four empty small drilled and tapped holes on top of the receiver where previous sights once
resided. Wood is very fine with defined edges, a few light scratches and handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Nick Rosselli; The Dick Johnson Collection; The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
As pictured & described in
A Collector's Guide to the
Savage 99 Rifle by Royal