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Savage Pistols

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I give this book my highest praise. It should serve as an example for other firearm collector books to follow. Its focus on as many variations of Savage pistols as possible, presented in full color, as well as its coverage of related accessories and paper items make it a reference that every firearm collector should add to their bookshelf, even if they do not own a Savage pistol. This is a truly wonderful firearm book that I was very happy to purchase, and I am recommending it to as many people as will listen. Outstanding photography and publishing. Great job on this book!

This is a new book on Savage Automatic Pistols which includes Models 1907,1915 and 1917. It is an excellent source for infomation on each of the three models of the pistol. The book is illustrated with excellent
photographs of the pistols, with many additional photographs of rare
Savage prototypes. It is a "must" for the collector of Savage Automatic
Pistols, and for the general enthusiast of American made pistols.

Well, I'm an old timer (70) and was prepared to dish this book, what with being a number one fan of the the original Savage Pistol by Carr.(No relation.) I must say I was most impressed by Brower's work. While Carr's work (My Bible) was highly technical and a collector's dream, the other book, 10 Shots Quick by Stern was mostly color and background. Brower's book has combined the two and added a few new facts and areas of particular interest to collectors, like the boxes and many other things. While some of the production figures are at odds with Carr's, which is normal for later authors, one can only hope he has done his homework and they are more accurate. Always open to debate. Nevertheless, the newest book is a MUST HAVE for Savage collectors and I would recommend it highly to everyone with a interest in the wonderful little guns. And the price, I don't see how it can be selling that cheap? It is worth many times the selling price.

I simply can't find anything wrong with this book. That's not something I say very often, but this one of the best 'collector' books I've come across. The information is laid out clearly, the classification is sensible, and did I mention the photos are lovely? They are. This book is amazingly well researched, I'd gladly pay twice the cover price. If you have an interest in Savage collecting or any interest in American pocket pistols, buy this book, you will not be disappointed.

This review is in two parts:-

Firstly, I must congratulate Amazon USA for a superb service as my original book was lost crossing the atlantic and Amazon USA sorted me out with a replacement instantly: a superb service from the USA to Northern Ireland.

Secondly, and most importantly, I would give this book ten starts if I could as it is simply wonderful. I have had it a week now and still cannot get over the excellent photos ( museum quality), superb text, beautiful print paper and general layout. I reckon this publishing house and author could do a book on rusty nails and if it was done like this one, it'd sell.

The book has achieved it's aim in educating me on Savage Pistols in a most enjoyable fashion and lighting a fire within me as I know have to get one of these beauties for my collection; not easy here in Northern Ireland as I am not too sure how many will have crossed the pond.

Buy this book, I gurantee you will not be disappointed.

I found this book to be well prepared with very good photographs and descriptive information. I recommend it to collector's of Savage brand pistols. Nicely made!

The Author really knows his information. This book has detailed photographs of just about every variation of savage automatic, and some lengthy history regarding the military pistol trials that led to the colt 1911 becoming the most ubiquitous handgun in the world, and the savage to abandon the large caliber pistol. I'd buy one in a second. In addition to photographs, the writing is clean and informative.

This is a wonderful collection of information about the Savage Arms Model 1907 semi-auto pistol. The photos and detailed documentation of serial numbers and accessories is outstanding. The ads from the early 1900's are priceless ~ "It Banishes Fear" and "A Burglar in Your Room!" Did you know that Bat Masterson carried one of these?

Super high quality book, lots of history and info on the Savage pistols, but not too dry. Good pictures.

Best gun related book I ever picked up. Very detailed, excellent pictures,
clarity, well written, very concise. Much valuable information. Format of info on various models and variations is outstanding.