GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SUPERB SAVAGE 1899 CD DELUXE ENGRAVED LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SAVAGE 1899 84525 303 SAV MODERN; C&R; ESA Cal. 303 SAV. 26" oct bbl. Lyman ivory bead front sight with Lyman folding tang rear sight. Action features brass rotary mag with circular view port, cocking indicator in bolt, bent tab safety and case colored curved lever. Action is decorated with Grade A factory engraving consisting of arabesque scroll surrounded by floral leaf designs on receiver sides. Upper left portion of receiver and top of front ring have additional scroll and floral highlights. Schnable forearm and S curved pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut have vivid black streaking. Forearm and wrist of stock have point pattern hand checkering with flat stock panels also being checkered. LOP is 13" to crescent steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Russell Grinnell. CONDITION: Very fine orig condition, retaining 95% bright orig blue. Lever has brilliant case colors on sides. Good orig stock finish shows scattered small scratches and marks with some age darkening at rear of forend. Fine mechanics. Bright bore with strong rifling. 52204-2 DS (9,000-14,000)