*SAVAGE MODEL 1907 MILITARY TEST TRIAL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*SAVAGE MODEL 1907 MILITARY TEST TRIAL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 53. Cal. 45 ACP. Matte blue finish, probably one of the pieces sold through the Tryon Co. of Philadelphia after Savage had repurchased the 200 plus test pistols from the military. This pistol has a 5″ bbl with enclosed slide, top ejection port with heavy grasping grooves at rear and a semi-enclosed serrated hammer spur. It has a case colored trigger with checkered walnut grip panels and matching numbered magazine. The inside of left grip is stamped “43”. History shows that Savage made an initial run of 50 of these pistols for the military test trials. The entire shipment was stolen before reaching Springfield Armory so they made a replacement run of 50 which were used in the test trials, eventually losing out to the Colt. However the government did order an additional 200 pieces for field trials which were issued to various units. In about 1912, after the trials were completed, Savage repurchased the pistols and sold them commercially, mostly through the Tryon Co. of Philadelphia. Many of the pistols were refinished by Savage and Tryon. This pistol, being serial number “53” was one of the first test pieces to be received by the Army. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips, as noted. Overall retains most of a fine satin finish, probably a Tryon restored finish. It has light muzzle & sharp edge wear with some slight thinning to front & back straps. Trigger retains about 50% faded case colors. Grips, although not orig to this pistol, fit very well with the appearance of having been in place the life of the pistol and is certainly understandable that they could have become mixed during test trials to check interchangeability. Magazine is fine with most of its restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-34166 JR80 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	158	$11,500.00	SAVAGE MODEL 1907 MILITARY TEST TRIAL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 53. Cal. 45 ACP. Matte blue finish, probably one of the pieces sold through the Tryon Co. of Philadelphia after Savage had repurchased the 200 plus test pistols from the military. This pistol has a 5″ bbl with enclosed slide, top ejection port with heavy grasping grooves at rear and a semi-enclosed serrated hammer spur. It has a case colored trigger with checkered walnut grip panels and matching numbered magazine. The inside of left grip is stamped “43”. History shows that Savage made an initial run of 50 of these pistols for the military test trials. The entire shipment was stolen before reaching Springfield Armory so they made a replacement run of 50 which were used in the test trials, eventually losing out to the Colt. However the government did order an additional 200 pieces for field trials which were issued to various units. In about 1912, after the trials were completed, Savage repurchased the pistols and sold them commercially, mostly through the Tryon Co. of Philadelphia. Many of the pistols were refinished by Savage and Tryon. This pistol, being serial number “53” was one of the first test pieces to be received by the Army. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips, as noted. Overall retains most of a fine satin finish, probably a Tryon restored finish. It has light muzzle & sharp edge wear with some slight thinning to front & back straps. Trigger retains about 50% faded case colors. Grips, although not orig to this pistol, fit very well with the appearance of having been in place the life of the pistol and is certainly understandable that they could have become mixed during test trials to check interchangeability. Magazine is fine with most of its restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-34166 JR80 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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