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LOT 3050
Desirable Documented Savage Model 1899F Lever Action
Saddle Ring Carbine in .303 Savage with Factory Letter,
as Pictured in “A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle” -
Serial no. 192305, 303 savage cal., 20
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. Offered here is a desirable
example of a Savage Model 1899F
saddle ring carbine. This exact carbine
is pictured on page 26 of the book
“A Collector’s Guide to the Savage 99
Rifle” (2016) by David Royal above a photo caption that mentions it by serial number. The included Savage factory letter,
dated November 10, 2009 and addressed from John T. Callahan, states in relation to this rifle by serial number, “The entry for
this Model 1899 shows that it was originally made in caliber .303 Savage with a 20” round barrel. The entry also shows it to be a
‘carbine’. This little rifle was accepted from the factory to the warehouse at the Savage plant in Utica, New York on August 9, 1919. It
was shipped on August 15, 1919 to the Kelly, How, Thompson Co. of Duluth, MN. From the information, this is a Model 1899-F Saddle
Ring Carbine. It was first introduced in 1899 and continued in active production with little cosmetic change until discontinued in 1919.” Features a 20 inch barrel with a dovetail
mounted Marble No. 5 beaded blade front sight and an adjustable elevator notch rear sight, with the Savage Arms Co. Utica, N.Y. address above 1893, 1899, 1907 and 1909 patent
dates marked in two lines on top of the barrel, a saddle ring mounted on the left of the receiver, and a steel carbine buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% original matte blue finish with some thinning to gray and brown patina mostly concentrated on the bottom of the receiver, and 50% original
darkened case colors on the lever. Wood is fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled with a few light scratches, a small re-glued cracked section visible at the upper left rear corner of the
forearm, and distinct edges. Absent rear sling swivel on the bottom of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3049
Very Scarce Documented Antique Savage Model 1895 Special Order Lever Action
Rifle with Factory Letter, 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. 6274, 303 savage cal., 26 inch
half octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Offered here is a scarce example of a Savage Model 1895 special order 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. This exact rifle is featured on page 20 of the aforementioned book, above the caption, “1895 with
optional case colored receiver. Note the safety and lever lock just behind the trigger. The checkering and slimmed stock and forearm were probably not done at the factory.” This
exact rifle is also described and depicted in various pictures on pages 182-184 of “Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models” (2022) by David Royal. David Royal
indicated to us that information has since come to light after the aforementioned 2016 and 2022 published books, and believes this Model 1895 rifle was probably actually checkered at the factory, as another
Model 1895 rifle with identical checkering has since surfaced, and further indicated that the high grade wood and plastic buttplate on this rifle are rare Model 1895 options. The included Savage factory letter,
dated February 27, 2013 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, and was shipped
on April 25, 1896. It was built in caliber .303 Savage with a half octagon barrel. The original consignee is listed to be Rice & Miller of Bangor, Maine. The rifle you have is a Model 1895. It was Savage’s first rifle, and
established the company. Of interest, is that this rifle was produced for Savage by the Marlin Firearms Co. of New Haven, CT. An arrangement was made by the Savage Company 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. The first 8200 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 be only approximately 5,200 Model 1895s manufactured. This rifle features the optional casehardened receiver, a 26 inch half octagon barrel with a dovetail mounted Lyman
beaded blade front sight and two leaf 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: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish with some areas of thinning, and 20% original case colors concentrated mostly around the trigger area with smooth silvery gray patina and some scattered minor
surface freckling on the balance, and a sharp barrel address. Wood is fine as re-varnished with upgraded checkering, some scattered light scratches and dents, some light outer finish wear spots at some of the
otherwise defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Royal Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
As pictured & described in A Collector's Guide
to the Savage 99 Rifle & Savage Rifles, Vol. II
by Royal
As pictured & described in A
Collector's Guide to the Savage
99 Rifle by Royal