Manufactured in 1921 according to the production chart on page 134 of the book "A Collector's Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle" (2016) by David Royal, although the included factory letter indicates it was more likely manufactured in late 1920. The included Savage factory letter, dated April 9, 2014 and addressed from John T. Callahan, states in relation to this rifle by serial number, "The record books tell us that your rifle was originally built in caliber .250-3000 Savage and that it was accepted from the Savage factory to the warehouse in Utica, New York on October 20, 1920. The shipping department forwarded it on February 25, 1921 to the original consignee listed as the E.K. Tryon Co. of Philadelphia, PA. From the information, the model which you have is the 'MODEL 1899 .250-3000 SAVAGE RIFLE'. These were a take-down model first introduced in 1914 as a deluxe Model 1899 specially developed to introduce the then new .250-3000 cartridge." The letter further indicates that this specific model was discontinued in 1921, with this example offered being a late production specimen with a serrated trigger unlike some other examples of this model seen with checkered triggers. Features a beaded blade front sight and elevator adjustable notch rear sight, barrel with Savage Arms Utica, N.Y. address, 1893, 1899, 1907, and 1909 patent markings along with "250-3000" caliber markings, "SAVAGE/1899 MODEL" on top of the receiver, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver, right hand thumb safety, cocking indicator at the top rear of the receiver, and casehardened lever. Mounted on a checkered Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with a serrated steel buttplate with the Savage logo. Includes a fitted hardwood takedown case with brass fittings on the outside along with a leather top and bottom, fancy monogram initials that appear to read "RRR" branded on the leather surface of the lid, antler carrying handles and a brown felt lined interior, and also includes a full ammunition box containing 20 rounds of Savage Arms Corp. factory headstamped .250-3000 cartridges, and a Marble's cleaning rod assembly. Provenance: The David Royal Collection

Excellent, retains 97% plus original matte blue finish, and 98% original vivid case colors on the lever. Wood is also excellent with defined edges, a few light scratches and handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with general age related wear and handling marks. Ammo box and cartridges are both fine.