Hello,

I recently acquired my first 1907 Savage, a .32ACP manufactured in 1917 (171xxx). The gun is in overall excellent original condition. The only thing it's missing is the loaded chamber indicator.

It's absence generated two questions:

1- my own examination suggests the weapon will safely fire without the chamber indicator. Can anyone confirm/deny this?

2- I know it's a stretch to find a minor component for a 100-year old pistol. Are there caches of Savage parts still in existence? I can still find some parts for my old Walthers and given the numbers of Savages made (250k or so) I would imagine there is some stock left.

Any advice appreciated.

Lee