^Lot 3071 250-3000, SAVAGE MODEL 1899 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 250-3000 Sav. S# 195644 (Mfg. 1919). Takedown featherweight 22" bbl. w/ blade front sight & adj. rear sight. Brass rotary mag. action w/ case colored lever, sliding safety, cocking indicator, brass cartridge counter along with drilled & tapped on top of receiver for scope blocks. Checkered takedown forearm & capped pistol grip buttstock w/ grooved buttplate. CONDITION: good original barrel blue with light marks, patina & muzzle wear. Matte reblued receiver shows patina. Exposed case colors fading to patina. Lightly sanded & refinished wood shows re-checkering, scattered sm. dings & marks. Very good rifling. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John "Jack" Dhooghe. (25-5533/MD). CURIO. $500-800.