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We have seen the One Millionth Savage 99 before. Engraving from the Siegfried Rentzschke era. But we haven't seen the men behind the One Millionth rifle or the Congressional Record. Until now... anybody recognize the Boardwalk? L-R William O'Connor V.P. Savage Arms Joseph V. Falcon President Savage Arms Richard S. Havourd V.P. Savage Arms
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Very nice! Great picture.
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No surprise, Elmer Keith was an invited guest. Guns Magazine July 1960
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thanks for posting this article and picture ! now we just need Savage to come out with a special edition second generation Savage 99.or do a different cartridge every year . here`s a example 1st years 250 savage,2nd year 300 savage,3rd year 303 savage,4th year 22 hi-power and so on could some of us enjoy that collection and trading . GRIN " maybe even Creedmoors "
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Pic of the gun from last year.
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Great article. I summarized the article for inclusion in my book. I've sent an email to the NRA requesting photos of the rifle.
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O'Connor and Falcon both received special retirement 99's. 1967 & 1969. Both rifles are 99DL's in .300 savage. I believe Siegfried Rentzschke was at A.A. White & Co. (engravers) at that time. Not exactly sure who or where these two were engraved, but I will look to A.A. White first.
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That is the period that the PE's were being engraved in Germany. Could they have been done there?
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The Indian on the above two specials look very Savage in design while the Indian on the 1960 special does not. I have a very hard time warming to the Millionth rifle for that reason.
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That is the period that the PE's were being engraved in Germany. Could they have been done there? Yea, that's a possibility too. I wonder whether or not Ron Coburn or JTC have any insight. ??
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That was long before Coburn was at Savage, but maybe.. JTC would be a good bet, though if he was there he'd have been very new.
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So this celebrated Savage actually marks the high water mark for craftsmanship after which all post-mil 99s were of lesser quality.
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Rick, would you send me the photos of the O'Conner and Falcon rifles as attachments to an email. That way I can add them to my files. wyomingsavage1895 gmail.com. Thanks, David
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No problem David. I probably have some others as well.
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That is my grandfather on the far right. Is there anyway for me to get a copy of this picture?
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That is my grandfather on the far right. Is there anyway for me to get a copy of this picture? Sure can. Either copy/paste/download the pic you see here, or PM me an email address and I can email one. Is Shari H. relation to you?
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Apparently I cannot private message since this is a new account. I would be happy to give you my email so you can verify who I am
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Shari is my cousin my uncle Russ’ daughter
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I found a letter (reproduced on the internet) from a family member of O'Connor saying that his rifle was engraved by Gustave Kirchner. It's documented that Kirchner did some of the PE's.
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