Manufactured in 1915 as part of a limited number of Model 1899 muskets delivered to the Montreal Home Guard (MHG), tasked with guarding the Canadian homefront during World War I. This musket falls into the serial number range of units shipped in February 1915. The MHG rack number "138" is stamped on the buttplate tang. The MHG supplied Savage with rack numbers that were applied at the factory. Blade front sight with sheet metal cover, flip-up military style rear sight, bayonet lug on the front barrel band, pin cocking indicator on the upper tang, leather sling and finger groove musket stock with upper handguard. Comes with a correct MHG Savage bayonet with leather scabbard. According to Savage expert and author David Royal, "There are very few of these bayonets in existence." After the war it was common for these muskets to be sporterized, making it difficult to find a MHG Model 1899 musket in original configuration.

Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The buttplate is a mixture of original blue finish and smooth gray patina. 40% plus original case colors remain on the lever. The wood is fine with scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is fine with sharpened blade and minor handling marks. The scabbard is very good showing wear and tight stitching overall.