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LOT 3047
Rare Documented Factory Panel Scene Engraved Savage
Model 99M/99DE Deluxe Citation Grade Lever Action Rifle in
.284 Winchester, 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. 1083977, 284 Win cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue/coin finish, deluxe walnut stock. Offered here is a rare factory engraved Savage
Model 99M/99DE rifle, serial number 1083977, manufactured c. 1964-1965 according
to the production chart on page 136 of the book “A Collector’s Guide to the Savage
99 Rifle” (2016) by David Royal. This exact rifle is featured on pages 96-97 of the aforementioned book. Pages 95-96 of the book explains the features
of the engraved Model 99DE rifles. This exact rifle is also described and depicted in various pictures on pages 275-277 of “Savage Model 1895, 1899 &
99 Rifles Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models” (2022) by David Royal. Features factory engravings consisting of a floral scroll motifs on the
sides of the receiver with the bottom depicting a deer in a panel scene, and 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 the Savage Arms Westfield, Massachusetts address on top of the barrel and “284 WIN.” at 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, with a serrated metal buttplate with the Savage name and logo.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrel, 99% original coin finish, 97% original gold finish on the small components,
with absolutely sharp engraving. Wood is also excellent with defined edges, a few minor scuffs of finish, handling marks and scratches, and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000
LOT 3048
Rare Factory Panel Scene Engraved Savage Model 99M/99DE
Deluxe Citation Grade Lever Action Rifle in .308 Winchester - Serial no. 1084425, 308 Win
cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/coin finish, deluxe walnut stock. Offered here is a rare factory engraved Savage Model 99M/99DE rifle,
serial number 1084425, manufactured c. 1964-1965 according to the production chart on page 136 of the book “A Collector’s Guide to
the Savage 99 Rifle” (2016) by David Royal. A nearly identical factory engraved 99DE rifle, serial number 1083977, is pictured on pages
96-97 of the aforementioned book, and is offered in the previous lot. Pages 95-96 of the book explains the features of the engraved Model 99DE rifles.
Features factory engravings consisting of a floral scroll motifs on the sides of the receiver with the bottom depicting a deer in a panel scene, and 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 the Savage Arms Westfield, Massachusetts address on top of the barrel and “CAL.308 WIN.” at 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, with a serrated metal buttplate with the Savage name and logo.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrel, 99% original coin finish, 97% original gold finish on the small components, with absolutely sharp engraving. Wood is also excellent
with defined edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
As pictured & described in A Collector's Guide to the
Savage 99 Rifle & Savage Rifles, Vol. II by Royal