*EXTREMELY RARE CUSTOM ENGRAVED FEATHERWEIGHT SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*EXTREMELY RARE CUSTOM ENGRAVED FEATHERWEIGHT SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 67786. Cal. 25-35. Wonderful light rifle with 20″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A rear sight and a locking Lyman windage adjustable tang sight. Rifle is mounted with beautiful shell grain French or English walnut with tapered schnable tip forearm & straight stock with Savage embossed hard rubber buttplate. Wood is checkered extensively with raised checkered side panels on the stock. Receiver is spectacularly engraved with two crouching tigers in a bush scene on left side and a standing bull moose with reclining cow moose in a forest scene on right side. Bottom of receiver is inlaid in smooth, flat gold “a.w.c.”. The entire receiver is then very fine stippled with counterpoint fine borders. Top of receiver has a foliate spray over receiver ring and V-shaped foliate patterns at back of the ejection port. Bolt is jeweled on right side and around top edges with the center relieved with stippling. Cartridge stop is also jeweled as is the hidden part of the lever. SN was noted in usual place on bottom of receiver, rear face of forearm and on buttstock under buttplate. Accompanied by a letter from Savage historian, Roe S. Clark, which identifies this rifle as a Model 1899 in caliber 25-35, featherweight with rnd bbl, shipped Dec. 23, 1905 to “A.W. Connor”. Also accompanied by a copy of the shipping record. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a letter dated April 19, 1905 to Mr. A.E. Perris of San Bernadino, CA, on letterhead stationery whose name is indecipherable. Letter states “This matter has been referred to us by Mr. A.W. Connor, Sales Manager of the Savage Arms Co., who desires us to explain the situation to you.” It appears that Mr. Perris had ordered a rifle to be called the “Perris Special” but that the company had found it not economical to produce such a model but they had made up about 30 rifles “For Your Southern Trade” at a loss just to maintain goodwill. The letter continues that “Mr. Connor also stated that they appreciated the missionary work that you did for the Savage and hoped that you would continue doing so, and in appreciation for what you had done in the past they had made up the “Perris Special” for you.” over the signature of “C.P.H.” There is the name of the company, which is nearly indecipherable, which appears to be “—- & Hamilton”. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall the metal retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with faint muzzle edge wear on the bbl and very light sharp edge wear on receiver, blue is strong & bright; lever retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere; wood is sound with a very few, light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-44825 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1100	$16,100.00	EXTREMELY RARE CUSTOM ENGRAVED FEATHERWEIGHT SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 67786. Cal. 25-35. Wonderful light rifle with 20″ tapered rnd bbl, pedestal mounted ivory bead front sight, Lyman 6A rear sight and a locking Lyman windage adjustable tang sight. Rifle is mounted with beautiful shell grain French or English walnut with tapered schnable tip forearm & straight stock with Savage embossed hard rubber buttplate. Wood is checkered extensively with raised checkered side panels on the stock. Receiver is spectacularly engraved with two crouching tigers in a bush scene on left side and a standing bull moose with reclining cow moose in a forest scene on right side. Bottom of receiver is inlaid in smooth, flat gold “a.w.c.”. The entire receiver is then very fine stippled with counterpoint fine borders. Top of receiver has a foliate spray over receiver ring and V-shaped foliate patterns at back of the ejection port. Bolt is jeweled on right side and around top edges with the center relieved with stippling. Cartridge stop is also jeweled as is the hidden part of the lever. SN was noted in usual place on bottom of receiver, rear face of forearm and on buttstock under buttplate. Accompanied by a letter from Savage historian, Roe S. Clark, which identifies this rifle as a Model 1899 in caliber 25-35, featherweight with rnd bbl, shipped Dec. 23, 1905 to “A.W. Connor”. Also accompanied by a copy of the shipping record. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a letter dated April 19, 1905 to Mr. A.E. Perris of San Bernadino, CA, on letterhead stationery whose name is indecipherable. Letter states “This matter has been referred to us by Mr. A.W. Connor, Sales Manager of the Savage Arms Co., who desires us to explain the situation to you.” It appears that Mr. Perris had ordered a rifle to be called the “Perris Special” but that the company had found it not economical to produce such a model but they had made up about 30 rifles “For Your Southern Trade” at a loss just to maintain goodwill. The letter continues that “Mr. Connor also stated that they appreciated the missionary work that you did for the Savage and hoped that you would continue doing so, and in appreciation for what you had done in the past they had made up the “Perris Special” for you.” over the signature of “C.P.H.” There is the name of the company, which is nearly indecipherable, which appears to be “—- & Hamilton”. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall the metal retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with faint muzzle edge wear on the bbl and very light sharp edge wear on receiver, blue is strong & bright; lever retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere; wood is sound with a very few, light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig factory oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-44825 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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