Most I've seen do not have names on them.
I have a little over 100 in my data. The lowest Rack # I have is "3" and the highest is #1015. I was told by Salter (Canadian/US) dealer that it was not required that members use a Savage musket...could furnish their own rifle if they had one. That would account for why the Rack #'s are higher than the stated MHG 99's produced.
Rack numbers were supplied to Savage. Butt plates were numbered and randomly used within the group of rifles purchased. It appears that there were three large purchases made each with progressively higher Rack numbers in the groups.
A lot were sporterized and used as hunting rifles. I've heard that there was a company that even provided the service after the war. On the flip side, Salter has gathered parts and had wood made to put some back to look original. I think Salter is responsible for importing many over the years as the value was more here.
Last edited by Rick99; 07/26/21.
