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Factory Engraved Savage Model 1903 Slide Action Rifle as Pictured in “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. - Serial no. 12.218, 22 S L LR cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1903 to 1922. This specific rifle is pictured and described on p. 216 of “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower, Jr., where it is used as an example of high quality Savage factory engraving. Both sides of the casehardened receiver on this rifle feature masterfully executed diamonds of rosette and floral scroll
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK SAVAGE PISTOLS BY BROWER, JR.
AS PICTURED AND
DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK SAVAGE PISTOLS BY BROWER, JR.
engraving, as well as some fine line borders. The standard two-line Savage address and patents dates are marked on the top barrel flat, caliber marking at the breech, and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The octagon barrel is fitted with beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights, with a Lyman 2B peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with an 11-groove slide handle and a finely figured, deluxe, leaf-pattern checkered pistol grip stock with a crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 99% of the professionally restored blue finish and 95% plus of the vibrant case colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina and crisp engraving overall. The wood is very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 471
Unique Savage “1915 Safari Limited Edition” Cased Rifle, Pistol, and Knife Gift Set as Pictured in “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. -A) Savage Model 99 Lever Action Takedown Rifle - Serial no. 166601, 22 Hi Power cal., 19 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This unique set of Savage items is pictured and described on p. 243 of “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower, Jr. The set is made up of a Savage Model 99 takedown rifle, a Model 1907 pistol, and a Savage marked knife all in a branded hardwood case. The previously mentioned book describes it as a gift set and claims that the grouping was assembled at the factory as a mock-up, likely for internal use only. Sets like this one never made it to standard production, making this example incredibly unique, if not one-of-a-kind. An included letter from Bailey Brower, Jr. details the contents of the
set and that he acquired it from Mike Carney, who was a
prominent gun dealer in the Syracuse/Utica, New York area.
He states that Carney had access to the Savage Research
and Development storeroom and when Savage decided to
sell off much of the storerooms contents, he bought many
of the interesting items, including this set, directly from
the company. Also included is a Roe Clark letter discussing
the two firearms in the set, confirming the configuration
of both, and stating that the Model 1907 pistol originally
shipped to Marshall-Wells Hardware Co. on 28 December 1910, while the rifle originally shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Co. on 8 April
1915, and then reshipped to Simmons Hardware Co. on 24 May 1915. The information in this letter indicates that the two firearms were likely sold as standard production and later returned to
the factory until being combined into this set as a proof of concept. The set itself is housed in a long hardwood case with the Savage logo/trademark stenciled on the lid along with “1915 SAFARI LIMITED EDITION”. The interior of the case is lined with royal blue felt and fitted for all the components of the set. There is a small Savage logo label inside the lid, along with a larger information logo detailing the contents of the set and listing the two firearms by serial number. There are also cartridge blocks for both guns fitted inside. There is a Savage marked knife with a leather sheath stamped with the Savage logo and a matching leather holster for the pistol, stamped with the matching logo. There is a Savage branded compass fitted into the corner of the cartridge block for the rifle. The rifle has standard markings and is fitted with pinned blade front and Marble’s notch rear sights. The stock is of a non-standard configuration with a carved cheek piece on the left and a checkered Bishop buttplate, and was likely specially made for this limited edition set. The pistol has standard markings and features.
CONDITION: Very good, retains most of the refinished blue finish, a few scattered areas of very light surface freckling visible under the finish, and a few scattered light handling marks. The lightly sanded and revarnished, replacement wood is also very good with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The knife is very fine with minimal wear and some light verdigris. The case is fine with some mild wear and fading. B) Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 30959, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. See “A”. CONDITION: Good, retains strong traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few patches of very light surface pitting. The grips are also good with some light handling marks, hairline crack in the right panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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