"S" but no "W". Pretty pictures from the World Class Collection post in the Lounge

[JimSupica]

"S" but no "W". Pretty pictures from the World Class Collection post in the Lounge

Not S&W, but ain't they purty? The ones with the book include the Savage Models 1907, 1915, and 1917 Pocket Autos, along with the very rare .45 ACP model made for the US Pistol Trials that led to the adoption of the Colt 1911, and the very VERY rare .25 ACP Savage. The blue and gold engraved pistols are one of only two such pair made by the factory. The other has been donated to the NRA Museums and is on display at the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield MO. Photos by Stoney Roberts.

 

[clang444]

Very nice. Half of me wants to say they look Art Deco and the other half says Steam Punk.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Yes nice!
Pat Wilson here in town had the largest and best Savage Pistol Collection that I've seen.
But none of his were as purty as these!

 

[JimSupica]

Very nice. Half of me wants to say they look Art Deco and the other half says Steam Punk.

I hadn't put those terms to it, but you're right -- especially the very rare pearl & black hard rubber "Tuxedo" grips on the gold pistol laying on the book.

 

[Ματθιας]

Beautiful, machined, goodness!

 

[bigmoose]

Craftsman from right here in my hometown. And a few others that Arthur convinced to relocate here. I've been in the old factory, which is now mostly just a shell. Some vagrants caused a hellacious fire there recently. My great uncle worked there in the early days of WWII assembling Thompson SMGs. Needless to say I'm a collector of Utica Savages.
Those pistols in the OPs post are incredible. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kurusu]

Very nice. Half of me wants to say they look Art Deco and the other half says Steam Punk.

Art Deco yes. The steam punk look is more a Mauser C96 thing.

And. Beautiful Savage pistols.

 

[gregintenn]

Mr. Brower's book pictured in the op is a wonderful addition to any gun book library.

 

[JimSupica]

Mr. Brower's book pictured in the op is a wonderful addition to any gun book library.

I agree completely - a great book and a great collection. I'll be liquidating his collection, which includes a lot of the guns pictured in Savage Pistols. It's a fascinating collection to get to handle. -- Jim

 

[robvious]

thank you for sharing a peek with us

 

[.357magger]

Those factory pearls are eye popping.

I've owned a few Savages over the years, but of course nothing has "purty " as a factory engraved model. Thanks for sharing them.

I'm down to one now, a 1917 in .32. These pistols (1907, 1915, and 1917) are just starting to get attention and I'm glad. The machine work on all of them are rather nice, even considering pre war standards, and the 1907 ushered in a number of innovations.

Here's my lowly 1917 below.

 

[RKmesa]

The blue and gold engraved pistols are one of only two such pair made by the factory.

Jim:

The engraving on those two is very well done. Any idea on who the engraver was? The blue one in particular really speaks to me.

Thanks for sharing,

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

I always thought the Savage was a good looking pistol, and they sit well in the hand. Heavy by modern day standards, they are still a gun that every collector should have a least one of, if for no other reason than to have one.

 

[Auburn4]

Excellent pictures and post, BUT you are looking at some REAL hard to find Magazines!!!!!

 

[pawncop]

I have had the privilege to hold one of the 45 ACP models, but have seen the 25 ACP until today.