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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK SAVAGE PISTOLS BY BROWER
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LOT 1514
Outstanding Savage Model 1917 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Attractive Pearl Grips
and Scarce Factory Box - Serial no. 250526,
32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
pearl grips. Manufactured in 1920-1928, this is
an outstanding and slightly unique example of
a Savage Model 1917 pistol. It has the standard two-line address, patent date, and caliber marking on top of the slide, and the left of the frame is marked “SAVAGE 1917 MODEL”. It is fitted with standard blade and notch sights, and a pair of smooth pearl grips with Savage logo medallions. These grips are somewhat interesting considering they were intended for the Savage Model 1907 but have been professionally fitted to this pistol. This pistol is pictured and described on p. 119 of “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr., where the interesting grips are described as being installed very well but unclear if done by the factory or aftermarket. Includes a factory box correctly labeled to the model of gun.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original blue finish and vibrant original case colors on the trigger with only the slightest edge wear. The grips are very fine with a barely noticeable vertical hairline age crack in the rear edge of the right panel, and otherwise only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some mild handling/storage wear.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1515
Inscribed Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Attractive
Factory Pearl Grips - Serial no. 241934, 32 ACP cal., blue finish, pearl grips.
Manufactured 1910-1917 with the two-line address, patent date, and caliber
marking on top of the barrel extension. The left side of the barrel extension has
been engraved “JAMES A. STEWART”. It is fitted with a slot for a blade front sight (absent) and notch rear sight, as well as a pair of smooth pearl grips with Savage medallions.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on edges and the back strap. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
360 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1516
Excellent Savage Model 1915 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Scarce Factory Box - Serial no. 10610B, 380 ACP cal., 4 1/4
nch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips.
Manufactured from only 1915 to 1917, the Model
1915 is the most rare of the the Savage pocket automatics, with only about 3,900 manufactured in .380 ACP. The top of the barrel extension is marked with the standard two-line address, patent date, and caliber marking, while the left of the frame has the Savage trademark. It is fitted with the standard blade and notch sights, grip safety, and checkered hard rubber grips with Savage logos. The included factory letter states that the pistol was accepted from the factory and shipped to Kirkland Brothers & Co. in New York on 22 June 1915. Also includes a scarce Savage factory box that is correctly labeled to the gun.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish and 97% vibrant case colors on the trigger with some scattered light handling marks and very light edge wear. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with some moderate wear, tape repairs, and small tears.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1517
Documented Special Order Nickel Plated Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter - Serial no. 96208, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1913, this Savage Model 1907 was special
ordered with a full nickel plated finish and pearl grips. The top of the slide is marked with the
standard address, patent date, and caliber markings. It is fitted with blade front and notch rear sights, and a pair of smooth pearl grips. The included factory letter lists shipment to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. on 21 September 1913, as well as indicating that the pistol was shipped with nickel plating and pearl grips. Includes a custom modern hardwood case.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original nickel plating with some scattered patches of minor bubbling/flaking and otherwise minimal handling evidence. The documented original factory pearl grips are excellent with a few scattered light scratches. The magazine is not retained when inserted (likely the magazine release), otherwise mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with only the slightest handling/storage wear. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250