FACTORY ENGRAVED SAVAGE DELUXE M1895 RIFLE.

Revised: 3/5/2013

Please Note: This lot shall include lot 1137 also. You will buy both guns for the price of one. We have made this decision based on information just discovered. The actual original wood for Lot #1117 was switched with the original wood on Lot #1137. This was done by a previous collector. In addition to the information we received we confirmed this fact by checking the SN on the stocks. The winning bidder can then leave the guns with the switched wood or exchange stocks to correspond with the SN. So remember when bidding on Lot #1117 you will also be bidding on Lot #1137.

FACTORY ENGRAVED SAVAGE DELUXE M1895 RIFLE. SN 4424. CAL. 303. This is one of about five or six factory engraved M1895’s that were ordered by W. S. Stratton, owner of the Cripple Creek Mine in Colorado, for himself and his friends. A very wealthy individual, in 1900 he sold part of his mining interest for $100,000,000. Original full 26″ full oct bbl, correct front sight, folding tang sight, this gun features the early style of Ulrich’s engraving featuring a buck and a dog in a chase scene in the woods, and the typical scroll engraving on the opposite side. The initials “F.C.T.” are engraved on the inside of the action rail. Correct B-grade style checkering on the stock plus rifle-style buttplate. Very unique and interesting having been purchased by one of the mining barons, one of American’s most prominent and influential individual at the time. Guaranteed all-original with factory letter of authenticity. PROVENANCE: LeRoy Merz Collection; Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains just traces of blue, the balance somewhat of a blotchy appearance, but still retaining sharp corners and excellent markings. Original B-grade checkered stocks are in very good plus condition with a considerable amount of varnish remaining. Factory engraved receiver has traces of case color, the balance a silvery coloration. Very good bore. 4-44764 LM79 (6,500-7,500)

LOT 1137 DESCRIPTION: FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1895 RIFLE. SN 4309. CAL. 303. The factory records on this gun indicate that it was originally manufactured as a musket. The order was likely changed in the factory to a deluxe sporting rifle. Original 22″ full oct bbl, correct Lyman front sight, original Savage Buck horn sight, folding tang rear sight. The gun features deluxe A-grade style of engraving and checkering with a rifle-style buttplate. The engraving was done by Enoch Tue which would have been available after SN 1000 as gun has the correct M1895 breech bolt with round hole cocking indicting view hole and all other early features. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is in good condition with 50% overall blue, deluxe stock looks great on the right-hand side with sharp checkering and a considerable amount of original varnish remaining. The left hand side of the stock has a replaced section at the wrist area measuring 4″ L and 2″ W. Bore about good. This gun has a few minor flaws, but still interesting rifle. 4-44769 LM81 (1,000-1,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1117	$12,650.00	Revised: 3/5/2013 Please Note: This lot shall include lot 1137 also. You will buy both guns for the price of one. We have made this decision based on information just discovered. The actual original wood for Lot #1117 was switched with the original wood on Lot #1137. This was done by a previous collector. In addition to the information we received we confirmed this fact by checking the SN on the stocks. The winning bidder can then leave the guns with the switched wood or exchange stocks to correspond with the SN. So remember when bidding on Lot #1117 you will also be bidding on Lot #1137. FACTORY ENGRAVED SAVAGE DELUXE M1895 RIFLE. SN 4424. CAL. 303. This is one of about five or six factory engraved M1895’s that were ordered by W. S. Stratton, owner of the Cripple Creek Mine in Colorado, for himself and his friends. A very wealthy individual, in 1900 he sold part of his mining interest for $100,000,000. Original full 26″ full oct bbl, correct front sight, folding tang sight, this gun features the early style of Ulrich’s engraving featuring a buck and a dog in a chase scene in the woods, and the typical scroll engraving on the opposite side. The initials “F.C.T.” are engraved on the inside of the action rail. Correct B-grade style checkering on the stock plus rifle-style buttplate. Very unique and interesting having been purchased by one of the mining barons, one of American’s most prominent and influential individual at the time. Guaranteed all-original with factory letter of authenticity. PROVENANCE: LeRoy Merz Collection; Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains just traces of blue, the balance somewhat of a blotchy appearance, but still retaining sharp corners and excellent markings. Original B-grade checkered stocks are in very good plus condition with a considerable amount of varnish remaining. Factory engraved receiver has traces of case color, the balance a silvery coloration. Very good bore. 4-44764 LM79 (6,500-7,500) LOT 1137 DESCRIPTION: FACTORY ENGRAVED MODEL 1895 RIFLE. SN 4309. CAL. 303. The factory records on this gun indicate that it was originally manufactured as a musket. The order was likely changed in the factory to a deluxe sporting rifle. Original 22″ full oct bbl, correct Lyman front sight, original Savage Buck horn sight, folding tang rear sight. The gun features deluxe A-grade style of engraving and checkering with a rifle-style buttplate. The engraving was done by Enoch Tue which would have been available after SN 1000 as gun has the correct M1895 breech bolt with round hole cocking indicting view hole and all other early features. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is in good condition with 50% overall blue, deluxe stock looks great on the right-hand side with sharp checkering and a considerable amount of original varnish remaining. The left hand side of the stock has a replaced section at the wrist area measuring 4″ L and 2″ W. Bore about good. This gun has a few minor flaws, but still interesting rifle. 4-44769 LM81 (1,000-1,500) 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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