I need to find out a little more about it first. I picked it up a couple of years ago from Simpson Ltd. After it arrived I started researching it a little. My conclusion, and that of a couple of folks on this site, is that it was a "salesman's sample" gun. It has the D&T under the rear sight and on the back of the receiver. It also has hand cut checkering and sling swivels. The one thing it doesn't have is any engraving or roll stamp on the receiver. None. It's an EG with D on the lever boss. Does this sound right to you guys? I don't have it in front of me now to look at the serial number. The only thing I know isn't a factory option is that it has a small compass inletted into the top of the stock just in front of the butt plate. Funny though, that little compass still points north after all these years. I'm going to sell it because I've got other projects that are more important and funds are low. Now I just need to figure out how to post actual, large, visible photos on the site.
lever boss code "D" = 1952, too late for 30-30 production, what length is the barrel? What stampings are on the barrel besides the caliber? What is the serial number range?
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We think some salesman samples (Speigle specials) didn't have engraving. I don't think JTC has data for 1937.
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Good to know. I didn't even realized that EGs went back that far. I popped the front handguard off and it says EG and has the correct serial number. I'm going to post photos in a couple days but I don't think they'll turn out big enough judging from past experience.
That one could be lettered, the serial number is low enough. I don't think it would be a Spiegle gun without the engraving, but there could be other mfr's that Savage worked with. We've seen other guns including R's with those d&t holes as well, no idea who did them.
“The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
What does lettering cost? Do I just contact Savage directly?
To letter, send a check and details of the rifle to:
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John T. Callahan, Savage Arms Historian PO Box 82 Southampton, MA, 01073
Savage 1895's, 1899's and 99's are $30.00
Send serial number and details of the item, allow 5-6 weeks for delivery.
Make payable to John T. Callahan
NOTE: If you state that you are a "24" member and list your "24" name you can purchase the Savage 1895's, 1899's and 99's letter for $25.00 each.
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“The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
Rory, don't members here still get the $5 discount? Joe.
You are right, I missed copying and pasting the following line, I'll add it to the post above also. Thanks for catching that.
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NOTE: If you state that you are a "24" member and list your "24" name you can purchase the Savage 1895's, 1899's and 99's letter for $25.00 each.
“The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
Can't wait to see it! 
