Yep, I’ve got a couple 1899s/99s with damascened bolts also, and I’m sure they were aftermarket. Savage WOULD do it, especially on special orders, but not normally on everyday 99s.
Since we’ve never seen a damascened lever, I’d totally forgotten they listed this option for so long. Fug said he can’t recall seeing one with the lever done either. Doesn’t mean mine is definitely factory... but never say never.
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