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Lot #3124
Lot #3126

Lot 3125: Savage Arms Co. Model 1899-B Rifle with Factory Letter

Exceptional Savage Model 1899-B Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3125: Savage Arms Co. Model 1899-B Rifle with Factory Letter

Exceptional Savage Model 1899-B Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Savage Model 1899-B Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 1899
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 savage
Barrel: 28 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4915
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 55
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an optional 28 inch octagon barrel (26 inch was standard) in .303 Savage, hard rubber buttplate and grade "A" stock checkering when shipped on August 24, 1904 to C.A. Waterbury (address unknown). Equipped with Lyman beaded blade front, Lyman folding two-leaf rear and tang peep sights. The receiver has a cartridge counter.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 90% plus bright original high polish blue finish with thinning to a brown on the balance. 95% original case colors remain on the lever. The wood is very fine with some chipping on the forearm tip, some minor handling evidence and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.



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