*RARE SAVAGE 1899 D WWI MILITARY MUSKET.

*RARE SAVAGE 1899 D WWI MILITARY MUSKET. SN 165041. Cal. 303 Savage. 26″ rnd bbl, Rocky Mountain front sight, graduated ladder rear sight, first 3/8″ muzzle turned down for bayonet. Standard receiver with window on left side for brass cartridge counter. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip with steel carbine buttplate stamped “395” on tang, stud with 1-1/4 sling loop 3-3/4″ from toe, 22-3/8″ forearm, front band with bayonet lug, rear band with 1-1/4″ swivel loop, finger groove forend and hand guard. These rare muskets numbering about 800 were made for the Montreal Home Guard. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with some fine scratching near front sight and a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains most of its orig blue with some fine scratches and turning slightly bright on sharp edges. Lever retains nearly all of its orig case colors. Stock is sound with some minor storage nicks and scrapes and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend is sound with some minor storage nicks and dings and retains most of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. A truly fine specimen of a very rare Model 1899. 4-37600 BDT288 (6,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2369	$5,175.00	RARE SAVAGE 1899 D WWI MILITARY MUSKET. SN 165041. Cal. 303 Savage. 26″ rnd bbl, Rocky Mountain front sight, graduated ladder rear sight, first 3/8″ muzzle turned down for bayonet. Standard receiver with window on left side for brass cartridge counter. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, straight grip with steel carbine buttplate stamped “395” on tang, stud with 1-1/4 sling loop 3-3/4″ from toe, 22-3/8″ forearm, front band with bayonet lug, rear band with 1-1/4″ swivel loop, finger groove forend and hand guard. These rare muskets numbering about 800 were made for the Montreal Home Guard. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains most of its orig blue with some fine scratching near front sight and a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains most of its orig blue with some fine scratches and turning slightly bright on sharp edges. Lever retains nearly all of its orig case colors. Stock is sound with some minor storage nicks and scrapes and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend is sound with some minor storage nicks and dings and retains most of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. A truly fine specimen of a very rare Model 1899. 4-37600 BDT288 (6,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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