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LOT 1303
Scarce Factory Engraved Savage Model 1915 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 133870, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, pearl grips. Manufactured from only 1915 to 1917, the Model
1915 is the most rare of the Savage pocket automatics, with only about 6,502 manufactured in .32 ACP. On
top of already being a scarce variation, this example was factory engraved and nickel plated, making it truly
scarce. The top of the slide is marked with the standard two-line address, patent date, and caliber marking. It has approximately 75% coverage, factory type “C” engraving that was likely the work of Enoch Tue. The consignor notes that this example was restored by Steve Moeller. It is fitted with the standard blade and notch sights, grip safety, and a pair of smooth pearl grips with Savage medallions. Includes a modern custom hardwood case.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 90% of the period replated nickel finish with a few scattered patches of minor flaking showing a grey patina, and some of the engraving slightly softened. The grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some scattered light handling/storage marks. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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LOT 1302
Attractive Engraved Savage Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 9031B, 380 ACP cal., 4 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1914-1915, only 9,849 Model 1907 pistols were manufactured chambered in .380 ACP, compared to nearly 210,000 in .32 ACP. The top of the slide is marked with the two-line address, patent date, and caliber marking, lacking the “9MM” notation. The pistol features factory style floral and border engraving and is fitted with a pair of smooth pearl grips with Savage logo medallions. Includes
a leatherette wrapped case with fitted interior, a vacuum sealed box of Remington-UMC .380 ACP cartridges (appears to contain the full compliment of cartridges), and a cleaning rod. Includes an October 2021 dated letter signed by Bailey Brower Jr., author of “Savage
Pistols”, stating that this pistol was formerly part of his collection.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% plus of the professionally refinished blue and 95% plus of the vibrant case
colors on the hammer and trigger, with crisp engraving overall. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with some very
light handling/storage wear.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500