*RARE SAVAGE M1899 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE.

*RARE SAVAGE M1899 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. SN 136950. CAL 38-55. Factory Savage records indicate this gun was originally ordered as a smooth bore shotgun in Cal 38-55 with a 28″ full rnd bbl with silver blade front sight and standard Savage rear sight. Original straight-grain walnut stock with a composition shotgun style buttplate. Guaranteed all-original complete with factory letter indicating all of the above features. PROVENANCE: George Adams; LeRoy Merz; Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall gun is in generally fine condition with original front and rear sights. 85-90% original blue remaining turning to a plumish coloration. Excellent case colors on the lever. Original stocks are in very good condition with the usual light mars and dings. Bright shiny bore. It is the cataloger’s opinion that this gun would have been definitely been order by a exhibition shooter, and it is the only one I have ever heard of or encountered in the smooth bore configuration. 4-44787 LM76 (3,500-4,500)

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
	1132	$4,600.00	RARE SAVAGE M1899 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE. SN 136950. CAL 38-55. Factory Savage records indicate this gun was originally ordered as a smooth bore shotgun in Cal 38-55 with a 28″ full rnd bbl with silver blade front sight and standard Savage rear sight. Original straight-grain walnut stock with a composition shotgun style buttplate. Guaranteed all-original complete with factory letter indicating all of the above features. PROVENANCE: George Adams; LeRoy Merz; Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall gun is in generally fine condition with original front and rear sights. 85-90% original blue remaining turning to a plumish coloration. Excellent case colors on the lever. Original stocks are in very good condition with the usual light mars and dings. Bright shiny bore. It is the cataloger’s opinion that this gun would have been definitely been order by a exhibition shooter, and it is the only one I have ever heard of or encountered in the smooth bore configuration. 4-44787 LM76 (3,500-4,500) 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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