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LOT 3505
Highly Attractive Factory Engraved Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Desirable Pearl Grips as Pictured in “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. - Serial no. 33181, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1911, this is an excellent example of an early production, Enoch Tue factory engraved, Savage Model 1907 pistol. This pistol is consecutively serialized to the following lot. On p. 161 in “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. these pistols are noted as being listed in the factory ledgers along with an order of special guns for William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. One of the previously mentioned pistols is presentation inscribed to brigadier general Marion
P. Maus, who was famous for his role in the pursuit of the Apache chief, Geronimo.
This specific pistol is pictured and described on p. 212 of the previously mentioned book, where it is noted as featuring C Grade or “Special Grade” engraving, which the author believes was executed by Savage factory engraver, Enoch Tue. The engraving features about 50% coverage light and elegant English style floral scroll with a stippled background. It is fitted with standard blade and notch sights as well as an early “Type A” smooth pearl grips with “SA” monogrammed medallions.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish and 70% of the original case colors on the trigger with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few very small patches of light pitting on the slide serrations. The grips are extremely fine with a few scattered light handling marks and a barely noticeable sliver- like chip in the front edge of the right panel. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3506
Outstanding Documented
Factory Engraved Savage
Model 1907 Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Desirable Pearl
Grips as Pictured in “Savage
Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. - Serial no. 33180,
32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1911, this is an outstanding example of an early production, factory engraved, Savage Model 1907 pistol. This pistol is consecutively serialized to the previous lot, which is noted on p.
161 in “Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. as being listed in the factory ledgers along with an order of special guns for William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. One of the previously mentioned pistols is presentation inscribed to brigadier general Marion P. Maus, who was famous for his role in the pursuit of the Apache chief, Geronimo. Apart from the inscription, that
pistol shows very similar A/”Protector” Grade engraving. This specific pistol is pictured and described on p. 209 of the previously mentioned book, where it is used as an example of the A Grade engraving, which the author believes
was executed by Savage factory engraver, Enoch Tue.
The engraving features flourishes of light and elegant English
style floral scroll, shallow triangle patterns on each side above
the cocking serrations, and a geometric design on the back
strap. It is fitted with standard blade and notch sights as well as
an early “Type A” smooth pearl grips with “SA” monogrammed
medallions. Includes a correct style Savage factory box and
information pamphlet.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the bright original
blue finish and 97% vivid original case colors on the trigger with
a few scattered light handling marks and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and a small natural flaw in the bottom front corner of the right panel. Mechanically excellent. The box is exceptionally fine with a few scattered minor handling/storage marks. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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AS PICTURED & DESCRIBED IN SAVAGE PISTOLS
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