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LOT 3044
Factory Engraved Savage Model 99K Deluxe
Lever Action Takedown Rifle in .300 Savage -
Serial no. 387321, 300 Savage cal., 24 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, deluxe checkered walnut stock. Offered here is a desirable
factory engraved Savage Model 99K takedown rifle, manufactured in 1939 according to the
production chart on page 134 of the book
“A Collector’s Guide
to the Savage 99
Rifle” by David Royal.
The 99K rifles were
originally introduced in 1926 and were discontinued in 1940, essentially a 99G with refinements. This 1939
production example was most certainly engraved by William Gough, the head of engraving at Savage Arms that
was responsible for engraving 99Ks between c. 1930-1940, per page 299 of “Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles
Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models” by David Royal, in which various examples of factory engraved 99K
rifles are pictured throughout the book. It features a “selected” American walnut pistol grip stock and Schnabel tip
forearm with special fancy checkering on the grip, panels and forearm, and is artistically engraved with floral motifs on
both sides of the receiver, zigzag borders and line patterns on top of the barrel chamber and receiver, and front hinge
area ahead of the lever, with the “action carefully fitted and stoned” (as advertised in period Savage catalogs), a lightweight
barrel with raised beaded blade front sight and dovetail mounted flip-up leaf notch rear sight on the barrel, and a Lyman flip-
up adjustable peep sight mounted on top of the receiver. Barrel markings with Savage Arms Utica, N.Y., address, cartridge counter visible on the left of the receiver, right hand thumb safety, and cocking indicator at
the top rear of the receiver, with a serrated steel buttplate with Savage “SVG” circled logo. Matching visible serial number “387321” on bottom of the receiver, inside the forearm channel, rear surface of the buttstock
and interior of the buttplate. Swivel bases on buttstock and forearm.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish with some smooth gray patina on the takedown area, 95% original case colors on the lever, and sharp engraving. Wood is also very fine with distinct edges,
a few small nicks on the right of the forearm, minor handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3043
Rare Factory Panel Scene Engraved Savage Model 99M/99PE Deluxe Presentation Grade Lever
Action Rifle in .284 Winchester - Serial no. 1145487, 284 Win cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/matte gray 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” 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 2025 Premier
(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”
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, floral scroll patterns on punch-dot backgrounds 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, leaf notch rear sight, with the Savage Arms Westfield, Massachusetts, address on top of the barrel and “284 WIN.” at the upper left, jeweled bolt, gold plated safety
mounted on top of the receiver along with a loaded chamber indicator, cartridge counter visible 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 matte gray coin finish, 97% original gold finish on the small components, with absolutely sharp engraving. Wood is also excellent, with
highly attractive deluxe grain, well-defined edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500