Offered here is a rare factory engraved Savage Model 99M/99DE rifle, serial number 1083977, 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. This exact rifle is featured on pages 96-97 of the aforementioned book. Pages 95-96 of the book explains the features of the engraved Model 99DE rifles. This exact rifle is also described and depicted in various pictures on pages 275-277 of "Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models" (2022) by David Royal. Features factory engravings consisting of a floral scroll motifs on the sides of the receiver with the bottom depicting a deer in a panel scene, 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 "284 WIN." at the upper left, jeweled bolt, safety mounted on top of the receiver along with a loaded chamber indicator, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver, a checkered fancy walnut forearm and checkered fancy walnut pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock, with a serrated metal buttplate with the Savage name and logo. Provenance: The David Royal Collection

Excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrel, 99% original coin finish, 97% original gold finish on the small components, with absolutely sharp engraving. Wood is also excellent with defined edges, a few minor scuffs of finish, handling marks and scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.