Factory Engraved Savage Model 99M/99PE Deluxe Presentation Grade Lever Action Rifle

Offered here is a rare factory engraved Savage Model 99M/99PE rifle, serial number 1142686, manufactured c. 1967-1968 according to the production chart on page 136 of the book "A Collector's Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle" (2016) by David Royal. This exact rifle is featured on pages 97-99 of the aforementioned book, pictured alongside the previous lot, serial number 1139589. Pages 95-96 of the aforementioned book explains the features of the engraved Model 99PE rifles. This exact rifle is also described and depicted in various pictures on pages 270-272 of "Savage Model 1895, 1899 & 99 Rifles Volume 2, Engraved and Special-Feature Models" (2022) by David Royal, also pictured alongside the previous lot. Features elaborate panel scene engravings consisting of an elk on the left side of the receiver, a mountain lion on the right, and floral scroll patterns and border pattern engraving on the receiver and lever. The upper left chamber area of the receiver is marked "SAVAGE/MODEL 99M" in two lines. The barrel has a ramped beaded blade front sight, flip-up notch rear sight, with the Savage Arms Westfield, Massachusetts address on top of the barrel and "243 WIN." at the upper left, jeweled bolt, safety mounted on top of the receiver along with a loaded chamber indicator, cartridge counter on the left of the receiver, a checkered fancy walnut forearm and checkered fancy walnut pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock, with a serrated metal buttplate with the Savage name and logo.

Condition: Excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the barrel, 99% original matte gray coin finish, 97% original gold finish on the small components, with absolutely sharp engraving. Wood is also excellent with defined edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.