Manufactured in 1908, this early production Model 1907 pistol is listed in the included factory letter as having shipped to W.D. Condit on 8 June 1908. Condit was the financial backer of Searle, the designer of the Savage pistols. The factory letter also notes that information on Searle can be found on p. 16 of "10 Shots Quick" by D. Stern. The standard two-line address and patent date is marked on top of the slide along with the caliber marking. The early production, two-digit serial number "69" is marked on the front lower portion of the frame. It is fitted with blade and notch sights and a checkered metal grips. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”

Very fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of very light surface pitting. The grips are fine, retaining much of the original finish, some scattered light handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.