1916 WWI French Military Contract - Savage M1907 (3.75"), 32 ACP, Semi-Auto Pistol, 157186

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This Savage Model 1907 pistol was part of a WWI French Military Contract and according to the Cody Firearms Museum Archives it was part of the "12th Shipment" that shipped on April 8, 1916. Although the Model 1907 was designed for civilian use, the French government purchased 27,500 .32 ACP Model 1907s between late 1914 and 1917. These military "contract" pistols are recognized by a specific serial number range (150,000-249,99) and other features such as a lanyard loop - or mounting holes in the grip for a lanyard ring. SPECS: Full coverage polished blued finish, black molded plastic checkered grips with Savage logo embossed on each side, "SAVAGE" marked on the frame above the left grip, "Utica, NY 1905" patent address on the top slide with both ".32" & "7.65" markings, lanyard ring mounting holes, 3.75" barrel, fixed groove rear sight, fixed blade front sight, serrated semi-concealed hammer, checkered thumb safety/ slide stop and comes with (3) 10-round magazines. CONDITION: This pistol is in beautiful re-finished condition with very light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order. HISTORY: Savage Arms Company was founded by Arthur Savage, in Utica, New York, in 1894. In the early 1900s Elbert Searle of Philadelphia began working on a series of semi-automatic pistol designs. In 1905, Savage Arms acquired the rights to Searle’s designs. After refining them for production it was designated Savage Model 1907. Production of the Model 1907 began in 1908 and continued until 1920 (s/n range from 1 to 229,800). When introduced, the Model 1907 was among the finest semi-automatic pistols of the era. It was innovative, well designed, precision manufactured and beautifully finished. It was also creatively, cleverly and ubiquitously marketed. It quickly became a sales success. It featured a sophisticated rotating barrel, delayed blow-back design that used the counter-rotational force of the fired bullet spinning through barrel as an element of its mechanical function. It also featured the world’s first double stack magazine. Savage continually ran more than 30 different ad campaigns in a wide variety of popular publications. Both men and women buyers were targeted. Ads focused on personal safety and home defense (both from nasty critters and evil people). Sometimes famous people were featured. Consistent slogans were: “10 shots quick as lightning” and “Aims easy as pointing your finger”. MILITARY USE: Though designed and marketed for civilian use, the French Army purchased 27,500 Model 1907’s. The first shipment consisted of 13-2 variation pistols. After receiving the initial shipment, the French military requested 2 minor revisions. Savage agreed to both changes resulting in the 13-3 military variation. The first French shipment consisted completely of 13-2 variation pistols. (Serial number range 110500 to 113600) The next batch was shipped September 28 of 1915, (serial number range 121000 to 124000) and consisted of both 13-2 and 13-3 variation guns. The remaining batches began shipping October 24, 1915 and ended February 2, 1917, all were 13-3 military variation (s/n ranges 124250 to 130000 and 150000 to 166800.) In total 27,000 pistols were shipped as part of the French Military Contract. Note: During 1916-17 Savage shipped 1200, Model 1907 13-3 military variation pistols to the Portuguese government for use by the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps which fought in France with Allied forces against Germany. Some earlier modifications found in both 13-2 and 13-3 variations include a loaded chamber indicator added at serial number 80,500 became variation 13-1 (It was later dropped at s/n 176,300). And, at s/n 100000 The "SAVAGE" logo and dual caliber markings were added becoming the 13-2 variation. SHIPPING - We offer free shipping anywhere within the continental US. All firearms must be sent to an FFL (or C&R if applicable) regardless of age or caliber. This includes antiques & muzzleloaders. PLEASE READ ALL TERMS BEFORE PARTICIPATING: There is no live crowd, no phone bidding, no left bids and we do not accept payment through the mail.

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1916 WWI French Military Contract - Savage M1907 (3.75"), 32 ACP, Semi-Auto Pistol, 157186
1916 WWI French Military Contract - Savage M1907 (3.75"), 32 ACP, Semi-Auto Pistol, 157186
Lot number: 99
Seller: Will Sullivan Auction Co.
Event: Firearms & Early Military Assets
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