Savage 1907 in .32acp for good price

[kb308]

Hey guys; I have the opportunity today to acquire a .32 acp Savage 1907 for $100. It is a great deal for a neat old design, but I wanted to see if you guys thought that I should get it, or save my money for something else. I just don't know jack about these pistols, other than from watching short videos on Youtube, and if they aren't reliable, I will pass.
Thanks in advance guys, and if I asked any stupid questions, apologies in advance.

 

[Sistema1927]

$100? In a heartbeat.

If you don't buy it, then let folks know where it can be found.

 

[kb308]

$100? In a heartbeat.

If you don't buy it, then let folks know where it can be found.

Ok, thanks man! It's just that I know very little about the pistol, and I didn't want to buy one if it was a piece of junk. However, watching some videos on Youtube, and people really seem to like them! Thanks for your input man.

 

[bannockburn]

kb308

That's a great price on any Savage 1907, even if it's just a bag full of parts! Seriously the only drawback to this pistol is that original magazines are hard to come by and rather pricey when you do find them.

Let us know how you make out on this deal and please post photos here if you do get it.

 

[kb308]

kb308

That's a great price on any Savage 1907, even if it's just a bag full of parts! Seriously the only drawback to this pistol is that original magazines are hard to come by and rather pricey when you do find them.

Let us know how you make out on this deal and please post photos here if you do get it.

Will do man! So, this is a pistol that is thought to be pretty reliable overall? Or is it just collectible?

 

[bannockburn]

kb308

The Savage Model 1907 was a well designed and built semi-auto pistol. It's biggest claim to fame was it's double stack magazine which held 10 rounds in a relatively compact frame (their advertising slogan was "10 rounds quick!"). I don't think there was a single screw used in the manufacture of the gun. Also be careful with the grips. They are held in place on the frame by some small tabs on the backside of the grips and can easily be damaged or broken if removed the wrong way.

 

[Johnm1]

They are great little pistols. For $100 it is a good deal. Unless the finish is close to 100% I always assume these have a value of around $200 with the gray weathered look. Nice dark blue finish is a rarity on these guns. I'm not sure what they used for bluing on these, but most are worn and have that gray look to them. They are fun shooters. I love the art deco looks of the pistol and it is required for a small 20's era pocket pistol collection. Small sights, but they are usable. They can be accurate for what they are. This is actually a striker fired weapon. The thing that looks like a hammer is actually a cocking piece. There is one thing to look for though. I don't have the correct term, but in a hammered weapon it is analogous to 'Hammer Follow'. Obviously this pistol doesn't have a hammer, but I have had one that would fire sometimes when I charged the chamber by pulling the slide back and letting it fly forward. To test, I would repeatedly pull the slide back and pull the trigger to see if the striker was held in place or was released. That is if the current owner will allow that.

I don't think this was a common issue with these pistols. I think it was just mine. And if I had to guess I would guess that someone tried to make the trigger smoother sometime in the last 90 years of operation. Bubba and files don't mix well. I haven't fixed mine yet.

 

[MikeJackmin]

Don't attempt to remove the grips; they are hard to remove and very easy to break.

Original magazines are valuable, replacement mags often have issues.

Great little classic pistols.

 

[Walkalong]

$100? In a heartbeat.

This.

 

[Monac]

As others have said above, the parts in it are worth more than $100. The firing mechanism in these guns was a bit finicky and delicate, as Johnm1 describes, but Savage's manufacturing quality was excellent. This is actually an issue with the disconnector, which is the device or design feature of an automatic pistol that disconnects the trigger from the firing mechanism after a shot has been fired. This can lead to a pistol going "full auto", but I think your friend would have told you if it was doing THAT!

 

[kb308]

They are great little pistols. For $100 it is a good deal. Unless the finish is close to 100% I always assume these have a value of around $200 with the gray weathered look. Nice dark blue finish is a rarity on these guns. I'm not sure what they used for bluing on these, but most are worn and have that gray look to them. They are fun shooters. I love the art deco looks of the pistol and it is required for a small 20's era pocket pistol collection. Small sights, but they are usable. They can be accurate for what they are. This is actually a striker fired weapon. The thing that looks like a hammer is actually a cocking piece. There is one thing to look for though. I don't have the correct term, but in a hammered weapon it is analogous to 'Hammer Follow'. Obviously this pistol doesn't have a hammer, but I have had one that would fire sometimes when I charged the chamber by pulling the slide back and letting it fly forward. To test, I would repeatedly pull the slide back and pull the trigger to see if the striker was held in place or was released. That is if the current owner will allow that.

I don't think this was a common issue with these pistols. I think it was just mine. And if I had to guess I would guess that someone tried to make the trigger smoother sometime in the last 90 years of operation. Bubba and files don't mix well. I haven't fixed mine yet.

Hey, thanks so much for the potential safety concerns with this Savage. I have never pictured myself with a .32, but for $100, it's hard to say no!

 

[kb308]

Don't attempt to remove the grips; they are hard to remove and very easy to break.

Original magazines are valuable, replacement mags often have issues.

Great little classic pistols.

Thanks for that data. Yeah, the grip on one side already has a slight crack on it, but overall the pistol seems (by my estimation), pretty solid and not worn out.

 

[lsudave]

Worst case scenario, I think Midway or somewhere like that sells "vintage replica" grips around $25. These are durable plastic resin, look about right. Might be worth having a set just in case.

Along with the doublestack mag decades before the Hi Power, another fun fact about Savages is the slide rides inside the frame (ala Sig 210 and CZ fame).

 

[Tallball]

That's a great deal!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Hey guys; I have the opportunity today to acquire a .32 acp Savage 1907 for $100. It is a great deal for a neat old design, but I wanted to see if you guys thought that I should get it, or save my money for something else. I just don't know jack about these pistols, other than from watching short videos on Youtube, and if they aren't reliable, I will pass.
Thanks in advance guys, and if I asked any stupid questions, apologies in advance.

Get it right now!!!!

This is mine, it was one of my grail guns, and I have not been disappointed:

 

[kb308]

Worst case scenario, I think Midway or somewhere like that sells "vintage replica" grips around $25. These are durable plastic resin, look about right. Might be worth having a set just in case.

Along with the doublestack mag decades before the Hi Power, another fun fact about Savages is the slide rides inside the frame (ala Sig 210 and CZ fame).

I thought that there was something particular about the slide/spring assembly, because it actually takes a bit of oomph to charge this thing.

 

[kb308]

Get it right now!!!!

This is mine, it was one of my grail guns, and I have not been disappointed:
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Wow man, your example is in pristine condition! Nice!

 

[kb308]

Well guys, I picked it up! One change though... He is a friend of mine, but he told me another guy offered him $125 for it. He was still going to let me have it for $100 since he'd already told me, but I went ahead and gave him $125 since he had been offered that much. I still don't think it's a bad deal! Put a couple (literally, only 2) rounds through it when I got home off the back porch (I live way out in the country on about 130 forested acres), and it was COOL! I really like it! Thanks so much for all of the comments and encouragement guys! I will try and post pics tomorrow or Monday. Hold me to that!

 

[lsudave]

A couple tips-
familiarize yourself with the takedown and reassembly. Watch a video or two, or find a website that says how.
It isn't really that hard, but it's different enough from the standard Browning design that it COULD leave you frustrated.

Also, as noted, that's not a hammer, it's an indication that the striker is charged. This is relevant- don't try to decock it.

 

[lsudave]

http://www.vintagepistols.com/1907/disassembly.html

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I thought that there was something particular about the slide/spring assembly, because it actually takes a bit of oomph to charge this thing.

Ya, that's normal. No worries.

Wow man, your example is in pristine condition! Nice!

Thanks! It's been refinished, or at least polished, and one of the grip panels is probably a repro as it is a little browner than the other, but otherwise it's in great shape for a 100 year- old gun.

Also, as noted, that's not a hammer, it's an indication that the striker is charged. This is relevant- don't try to decock it.

I would amend Dave's comment to say: Use caution decocking it on a loaded chamber as you would an old revolver. It won't hurt the gun, but if your thumb slips, it may fire.

 

[bannockburn]

kb308

Glad you got it (even though the was a bit of an upcharge), and that it at least worked okay. Familiarize yourself with it's inner and outer workings, clean it up (if needed), and get yourself and your "new" Savage to the range!

Photos would be greatly appreciated too; when you get the chance!

 

[kb308]

A couple tips-
familiarize yourself with the takedown and reassembly. Watch a video or two, or find a website that says how.
It isn't really that hard, but it's different enough from the standard Browning design that it COULD leave you frustrated.

Also, as noted, that's not a hammer, it's an indication that the striker is charged. This is relevant- don't try to decock it.

Yeah, it is going to take a little familiarization; I discovered upon investigating it that it is not a "standard" type of pistol that most of us are familiar with. Thank you so much for the link lsudave, that is appreciated!

 

[kb308]

Ya, that's normal. No worries.
Good deal, the stiffness in charging the pistol actually caused me a bit of concern until I read your comment. Thanks!

Thanks! It's been refinished, or at least polished, and one of the grip panels is probably a repro as it is a little browner than the other, but otherwise it's in great shape for a 100 year- old gun.
Yeah, yours is in a good bit better condition than mine, though mine is not at all in bad shape. There is some metal "gouging" that is just below the beaver-tail on the rear of the grip. I can't for the life of me figure out how this happened? Maybe when I get pics up ya'll can see something I'm not seeing.


I would amend Dave's comment to say: Use caution decocking it on a loaded chamber as you would an old revolver. It won't hurt the gun, but if your thumb slips, it may fire.

Ok, thanks for the safety tip! Very important!

 

[kb308]

Ya, that's normal. No worries.
-Good deal, the stiffness in charging the pistol actually caused me a bit of concern until I read your comment. Thanks!

Thanks! It's been refinished, or at least polished, and one of the grip panels is probably a repro as it is a little browner than the other, but otherwise it's in great shape for a 100 year- old gun.
-Yeah, yours is in a good bit better condition than mine, though mine is not at all in bad shape. There is some metal "gouging" that is just below the beaver-tail on the rear of the grip. I can't for the life of me figure out how this happened? Maybe when I get pics up ya'll can see something I'm not seeing.

I would amend Dave's comment to say: Use caution decocking it on a loaded chamber as you would an old revolver. It won't hurt the gun, but if your thumb slips, it may fire.[/QUOTE]
-Ok, thanks for the safety tip! Very important!

Sorry for the double post, but my quotes didn't work out the way I wanted on the above post.