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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK SAVAGE PISTOLS BY BROWER
LOT 1518
Rare Documented Factory Cutaway Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - NSN, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., matte blue finish, hard rubber
LOT 1520
Desirable
Documented Factory
Cutaway Savage
Model
1907 Semi-
Automatic
Pistol with
Unique
Serial
Number
“p3” as Pictured in
“Savage Pistols” by
Bailey Brower Jr. - Serial
no. p3, 32 ACP cal., 3
3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, metal grips. The
Savage Model 1907 pistol
was manufactured from
1910-1917, with this being
a very unique example.
This specific pistol is a
factory cutaway, and is
pictured on p. 150 of
“Savage Pistols” by Bailey
Brower Jr. It is unclear
exactly what this gun was used for by the factory, as the trigger and trigger
guard are both absent, allowing a view of the bottom of the barrel through
the frame. Included with the pistol is a letter, signed by Brower, stating that
the pistol was purchased from a well-known New York gun dealer, who had
access to the Savage Research & Development storeroom, and purchased
this gun, along with many others, directly from Savage. It is marked with
the standard two-line address, patent date, and caliber marking on top of
the barrel extension, and the desirable, unique serial number “p3” is on the
front edge of the frame. It is fitted with the standard blade and notch sights
and checkered metal grips with Savage logos.
CONDITION: Excellent as in factory cutaway configuration, retains 98% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish with a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are very fine showing some light wear to the finish and crisp checkering. The trigger and trigger guard are absent to allow viewing of the barrel assembly from the bottom.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 1521
Excellent Savage
Model 1907 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with
Factory Letter - Serial no. 228371, 32 ACP cal.,
3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber
grips. Manufactured 1910-1917 with the two-line
address, patent date, and caliber marking on top of
the barrel extension. It is fitted with a blade front sight and notch rear sight, as well as a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Savage logos. The included factory letter states that the pistol was manufactured in 1920 and shipped on 28 February 1920 to Albert Steinfield Co., a distributor located in Tuscon
and New York.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish and 98% vibrant case colors on the trigger with some scattered very light spotting on the grip straps. The grips are very fine with a hair line crack in the left panel, and otherwise only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 900 - 1,400
grips. The Savage Model 1907 pistol was manufactured from 1910-1917, with this
example being far from standard. This particular pistol is a unique factory cutaway used
for demonstration purposes. The pistol features 17 separate cutout windows that allow
viewing of most of the internal mechanics of the gun. It appears to have not received
the same high polish as production guns before it was blued, and the exposed edges/
borders of the viewing windows have been painted with red enamel for contrast and
easier viewing. Included with the pistol is a letter signed by renowned Savage collector
and author of “Savage Pistols”, Bailey Brower Jr. The letter states that the pistol was
purchased from a well-known New York gun dealer who had access to Savage’s Research &
Development storeroom and bought this pistol directly from the company.
CONDITION: Very fine as in factory cutaway configuration, retaining 70% of the original matte blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered small patches of very light pitting. The left grip is absent for interior viewing of the magazine well, and the right grip is very fine with a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically fine as a demonstration piece.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 1519
Outstanding Early Production Savage Model 1907 Semi- Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Rare Factory
Box - Serial no. 3272, 32
ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, metal grips.
Manufactured in 1909 with
the two-line address, patent
date, and caliber marking on
top of the slide. It is fitted with
a blade front sight and notch
rear sight, as well as a pair of
checkered metal grips with the
Savage logos. The included
factory letter lists shipment on
28 July 1909 to Schoverling, Daly &
Gales, a large dealer in New York. The
letter also notes that “DUP” is marked
for this pistol in the ledger, indicating that it may be a duplicate
serial number. Also includes a rare factory box that is correctly
labeled to the gun.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish
and 99% vibrant case colors on the trigger with a few scattered
light handling marks, primarily on the grip straps. The grips are also excellent, retaining most of the original finish with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some mild wear and a couple of the lid edges detached.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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