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LOT 71
Rare Factory
Panel Scene
Engraved Savage
Model 99M/99PE
Deluxe
Presentation
Grade Lever
Action Rifle in
.308 Winchester - Serial no. 1084519, 308 Win cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/
coin finish, deluxe checkered walnut stock. Offered here is a rare factory engraved Savage Model 99M/99PE rifle 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. Two very similar factory engraved examples are pictured on pages 97-99 of the aforementioned book, both
of which were recently sold by Rock Island Auction Company in the May Premier (Auction 4094, Lots 3040 and 3041). Pages
95-96 of the aforementioned book explains the features of the engraved Model 99PE rifles. The two aforementioned engraved
examples are also described and depicted in various pictures on pages 270-272 of “Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles
Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models” (2022) by David Royal, with more similar examples on pages 157-163 and
some being close in serial range to this example. Features elaborate panel scene engravings consisting of an elk on the left side of the receiver, a mountain lion on the right, 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 “308 WIN.” at the upper left, jeweled bolt, gold plated safety mounted on top of the receiver along with a loaded chamber indicator, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver, gold
plated serrated trigger, a checkered fancy walnut forearm, and checkered fancy walnut pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock featuring a serrated metal buttplate with the Savage name and logo.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrel, 99% original coin finish, 98% original gold finish on the small components, with absolutely sharp engraving. Wood is also excellent, with distinct edges, minimal
handling evidence, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 72
Scarce Antique Savage Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle with Deluxe Checkered Wood - Serial no.
5608, 303 savage cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, deluxe walnut stock. 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. Offered here is a scarce example of a Savage Model 1895 lever action rifle. It features a 26 inch octagon barrel with a
dovetail mounted blade front sight and adjustable elevator notch rear sight, a Marble flip-up peep sight mounted on top of the receiver, with Savage Arms
Company address and patent date markings ending in 1899 marked in two lines on top of the factory upgraded barrel, factory upgraded Model 1899 pattern bolt with
cocking indicator, and a cartridge counter on the left of the receiver.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish, with some areas faded to smooth gray patina and some patches of brown freckling. Wood is also very fine, with
defined edges, some light scratches, a few cracks on the right of the forearm, and some nicks in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 85