Savage Arms: An Overview of the History, Development, and Cla~s~cation of the .32 and -380 Semi-automatic Pistols

W~ldemar M. Goulet, Ph.D.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Man

Arthur William Savage was born May 13, 1857 in Kingston,

Jamaica, ancl educatecl in Baltimore, Maryland, and in En-

gland. His experiences were those of a cattleman in Australia

(where he also became a prisoner of the aborigines for more

than a year); a coffee planter in the West Indies; and an

inventor of the Savage Dirigible Torpedo, which wds adopted

by the Brazilian navy. After selling one of his inventions (an

improvement of the British rifle), he decided to remain in

New York, whcre lie became the Superintendent of the Utica

Beltline Railroad. He continued his work on firearms, know-

ing that competing with the esrablished firms of Winchester,

Remington, and Colt would reqidre the development of an

entirely new and useful firearm.

The Company

He founded the Savage Kepeating Arms Company on April 5 ,

1894, in Utica, New York. The company began with Savage's

newly designed firearm, which consisted of a rotary maga-

zine, in a lever action rifle called the "model 1895," This was

followed by his most famous product, the Savage model

1899, which most collectors today know as the model '99, It

was through this company that he arranged for the manufac-

ture of the model 1895 by the Marlin Firearms Company.

In 1897, the company's name was changed to the

Savage Arms Company and continued with the manufacture

of the model 1899, Although the company also produced

other successfi~l product lines, such as ammunition, reload-

ing tools, sights, charge cups, and melting pots and covers, by

1905 the company was aware of sales by Colt of its .32 caliber

semiautomatic pistol and wished to go after a portion of that

market. Although Arthur Savage sold his portion of the

company in 1904, he continued to manage the business until

1911.

The Patents

The patent date on the Savage pistol is November 21, 1905,

the date on which two patents, numbers 804,984 and

804,985, were issued to Elbert Hamilton Searle, who earlier

was an Ordnance Ofticer at Springfield Armory. It is interest-

ing to note that William Daviclson Condit, an investor, was

assigned 75% of the rights to Searle's patent.'

The connections between Arthur W. Savage, Elbert H.

Searle, and William D. Condit leading to the Ekavage Arms Company's use of Searle's patent is not known with certainty.

What is known is that Condit sent a letter on 24June 1904 to

Captain T. A. Dickson seeking infornration on the cartridge to

be used in pistols submitted to the Ordnance Department for

testing. More than a year afterward, on 1 1 October 1905,

Condit and Searle presented a pistol to Captain T. A. Dickson,

of the Ordnance Department.2 Furthermore, 2 years later, on

22 August 1907, Searle was representing the Savage Arms

Company when he met with members of the Ordnance

Department to discuss their required ~ h a n g c s . ~ Earlier in

1906, Condit "announced that the automatic pistol which he

designed and wished to have tested would be represented by

the Sdvage Arms Company. ""

The prior activities suggest that Condit was both

Searle's backer and broker. As his broker, he probably

brought Searle to Savage, which led to the Savage Arms

Company's first .32 caliber pistol, the 1907 model.

Reprinted from the American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin 81:53-62 Additional articles available at http://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/resources/articles/

PISTOLS WIJFACTURED

Automatics

Savage manufactured a total of 272,915 semi-automatic pis-

tols in the numbers, ranges, and calibers shown in Table 1.

Although the .45 and .25 caliber pistols are reported in these

totals, they are not discussed, unless pertineilt to a topic,

because each is a unique story in itself.

Among the .32 and the .380 calibers regularly manufac-

tured by Savage between 1908 and 1928, the company had

developed 25 varjations of the standard pistols. In addition to

these standard pistols, the company produced pistols with

nickel, silver, or gold plating; with three eiigraving levels,

grade A, grade R, and grade C; and with or without pearl

grips. As with other types of firearms, they also produced

accessories and a number of interesting advertisements

(Figures 7 and 8).

Savage had three models in both the .32 caliber ancl thc

,380 caliber pistols: the 1907 model, the 1.915 model, and the

1917 model, James R. Carr, in his book Savage Automatic

pistol^,^ and Bill West, in his book Savage and Stez~ens Arms ~5 Histo y," analyzed Savage standard production records and

pistols. Each author's findings logically led to a chronological

organization and description of those firearms. Both writers

did an excellent job; however, James C:arr developed a more

usable classification scheme, which will be described as each

caliber is discussed.

The .32 Caliber Pistols

The .32 caliber pistol weighed 19 ounces, had barrel and total

lengths of 3.75" and 6.5", respectively, and held 10 rounds in

the clip. 'l'hey were balanced, shot accurately, yet were not

without a somewhat unpleasant recoil after extensive target

shooting. They were often advertised as "10-shots quick" and

frequently shown being used defensively.

A production breakdown by model, number made, and

percent of total .32 caliber production is shown in Fable 2.

Definition oj'Models

Each model was given its model number by the Savage Arms

Company. Carr also assigned issue numbers and modification

numbers as a means of succinctly class@ing pistols. His

definition of "issue" numbers is reserved for representing

those years in which a major change in a pistol initially took

Table 1 Savage Pistol Production

Number Highest Caliber Produced Serial #

.32 245,375 259,472 ,380 27,215 29,972 .45 300 288 -25 25 1,014 -

Totals 4 272,9 15 NIA

place. The term molltfication is used to refer to ininor

changes within an issue.'

The first three columns of l'able 3 list all of the models

and changes made by the company. This numbering systcm is

a succinct way to quickly identify these pistols, Unfortunately

Carr's numbering system and definitions do not facilitate a method to easily count issues and modifications.

Nonetheless, within this classification scheme, I have

added certain information in Table 3 for the reader to quickly

see by year: the numbering system, the MIM (model, issue,

modification) totals, the quantity per year, the serial number

ranges, and thc scarcity rank. These numbers were compiled

by analyzing production records, model approximations,

noting the opinions of other writers, and the integration of

Figure 1. Model 1907, -32 callher, Savage Automatic Y k t ~ l .

Table 2 .32 Caliber Pistol Production

Number % of Model Produced Total

1907 200,801 85.50 1915 6,502 2.65 19 17 29,072 11.85 -

Totals 3 245,375 100.00

Table 3 32 Caliber Production, Scarcity, and Ranges

Model Issue

0

1

1 2 2 1

2

Trans 1 2

213

3

Scarcity

% Rank

1.43 2

M, 1, M Totals

3,000

4,100 1,300 2,580 8,520

45,500

15,500 7,400

17,100

19,000

23,000

9,300 8,300

18,800

26,40 1

6,502

15,199

13.873

Year

1908 1909 1909 1909 1909 1909 1910 1910 1911 1912 1912 1913 1913 1914 1914 1915 1915 1915 1916 1916 1917 1917 1917 1917 1918 1918 1919 1919 1920 1915 1916 1920 1921 1921 1922 1922 1926

Quantity Per Year

2,000 1,000 4,100 1,300 2,580 4,020 4,500

11,000 20,000 14,500 15,500 7,400

12,100 5,000

10,750 8,250 6,000

? 0

16,752 248

9,300 7,700

500 100

1,246 17,554 20,450 5,95 1 6,379

123 11,199 4,000

750 270

0 12,853

Serial Number

Start End Viewed

2,000 3,000 7,100 8,400

10,980 15,000 19,500 30,500 50,500 65,000 80,500 87,900

100,000 105,000 115,750 124,000 130,000 137,690 150,000 166,752 167,000 176,300 184,000 184,500 184,600 185,846 203,400 223,850 229,801 136,379 136,502 241,000 245,000 245,750 246,020 246,6 1 9 259,472

The ancl the % entries in the modification column indicate a serial number range where two modifications overlap. A weighting scheme was utilized to assign the overlap to one, or the other, of the modifications.

these into final approximations. A brief description of each

pistol's physical characteristics associated with its identifica-

tion number will demonstrate this table's utility.

The characteristics are internal, incernal/external, or

external. The internal characteristics iilclude the breech-

block (bolt), the sears ancl sear mechanisms, ejectors, barrel

lugs, and firing pins. Those characteristics that may require

both internal and external observations include the cartridge

ramp, barrel diameter, extractor, trigger, inspector markings,

and the clip (magazine). A number of these are presented throughout the discussion. The external chwacteristics are

discussed later and have been chosen to facilitate the initial

identification of each pistol type and to simplify the explana-

tion and usage of the numbering (classification) system.

Frequently the 1907 model is referred to as the 07, and

similarly for the 1915 and the 1917 models.

THE MODELS AND THEIK CIIANGES

B e '07 Model

The "der~elopmen.talpistols. " The inithl entry in Table 3, 07

08 0, represents a pistol with the following characteristics:

the serial nurnbcr is found on the underside of the frame

(above and to the front of the trigger guard), there are steel

grips, there is no "Safc" and no "Fire" stamped near the

safety, the safety shows a "flanged-pad," the slide has a plain

ejection port, thc slide has vertical, narrow ribs, and the

inscription on the slide reads:

"Mun~faclurcd by Swagc Arms Co.

Iltica, N.Y. I1.S.A. Rlt. Nov. 21, 1905."

The second entry, 07 09 I , represents a pistol that is

different from the earlier entry, because it has a full-circled,

checkered, safety lever, and a thinner barrel lug.

Entry 07 09 2 difers from its predecessor in that it has: a

%-circled, checkered, safety lever, atld the cartridge ramp is

deeper and wider (after serial number 10,000).

The thrcc model variations discussed above all had

metal grips and will be referred to as thc "Developmental

Pistols." By 19 10, the company had at1 extensive advertising

campaign (Figures 9 and 10), and sales substantially in-

creased. Perhaps this is the reason people frequently, but

erroneously, refer to the 1907 model as the 1910 model. The

vaniations from 1910 through 1917 in the '07 model are thought

of as the "Improvecl Pistols," which are discussed next.

The "improved pistols." The first of the "improved

models" is 07 10 1 , which differs from prior inodels with its

n~bbcr grips, and thc second type of slide inscriptioti, which

compared with thc prior slidc inscription is reduced in size,

although the words are thc same.

The next entry, 07 10 2, is associated with the moving

of thc serial number to a higher position on the framc, that is,

at the very front. Furthermore, "Fire" and "Safc" are now

stamped in the lowcr and uppcr positions, respectively.

These changes probably emanated from the Field Rcport

from Troop 1, Third Calvary. The following notation was

made by Major Brown on August 1, 1909: "there should

he stamped on the left side of the franlc along sidc the

two positions of the safety lock the words 'ready' and

'safe' . . ."."

me "transition pistol. " Wien the sight was molded

as an integral part of the frame, the changed pistol later

became known as thc "transition model," and it is identified

as 07 12 Trans,

For the pistols manufactured in 1913, thrcc classifica-

tion numbers are required to identify changes. The first is 07 13 1 , which is differentiated from prior pistols by a barrel cut

for a cartridge indicator, the installation of a cartridge

indicator, ancl the addition of a safety lock hole (which did

not alter the appearance of the safety). The second classifica-

tion number assigned to the 1913 issue, 07 13 2, because the

word "Savage," in large caps, was added to the frame's left

side; and at approximately 100,000, the slide inscription was

changed to the third type:

"S;tvnge Arms Co. , Utica, N .Y. U.S.A. Cal. 32.

l'atcntrd Novcmbcr 21, 1905-7.65. M-M."

Finally, the third 1913 category, 07 13 3, is reserved for the

military model with its lat~yard ring. These models were sold

to Prance and to Portugal,

The 07 17 1 pistol no longer l~as SAVAGE on its side, the

lanyard ring has no longer been installed, and a reworked

,380 clip has frequently been uscd.

The next pistol discussed, 07 17 2, l~as a barrel that is no

longer cut for the cartridge indicator and of course no longer

has the cartridge indicator.

The "Jinal pistols. " The next two pistols, sometimes

called the "late models," may better be rcferrecl to as "final

models" for the 1907 .32 caliber pistol.

Thc slide inscription, the fourth type, shown in the 07

19 1 pistol, now rcads:

"Savage Arnls Corp. Utica, N.Y. 1I.S.A. Cal. 32.

I'atmted Novcmber 21, 1905-7.65. M-M."

The slide has 28 narrow serrations (teeth), the finish is now

dull; early pistols within this modification appeared gray,

whereas later pistols appcared black-blue, the slide is no

longer cut for the cartridge indicator, and the clip is no longer

a rework.

l'he last of the 1907 pistols, 07 19 2, had the h m e r

changed to the spur type. Note, however, that spur hammers

could have been special ordered beginning in 1914.

Figure 2. Model 191 5, -32 caliber, Savage Automatic Pistol.

The '1 5 Model

The 1915 model was produced in 1915 and 1916 and

serialized within the production numbers of the 1907 model.

The first .32 caliber was manufactured in April 1915, starting at 130,000. This serial number was selected by Savage in 1914

in the production planning process for this model.

The 1915 model weighed 2 ounces more than the 1907

model. The slide inscription (which never changed) read:

"Savage Arms (:o. Illica, N.Y. U.S.A. (:al. 32

I'atented Novembcr 21, 1905-7.65 M-M"

The normal finish for the 191 5 model vas bright blue, and most models had the word SAVACX on the left side of thc

frame. The words "Fire" and "Safe" were stamped near the

safety, and these pistols had black rubber grips imprinted

with the Indian head encircled. The clip capacity, like the

1907 model, was 10 rounds; however, the clips were not

interchangeable because the newer clip's (magazine) fol-

lower had a lip that projected out thc clip's top to operate the

slide hold-open lever after the last round is loaded.

This pistol's reference number is 15 00 0, with the

following easily observable characteristics: a slide holcl-open

lever was designed and installed to retain the slide, a grip

safety has been installed, and the hammer has been shrouded.

?;be '1 7 Model

The redesigning of this model occurred in 1917; however,

because of the 1918 production of Lewis machine guns, and

the sales of the 1907 model in 1918 and 1919, the 1917 model was not introduced until 1920.

The distinguishing physical characteristic of the 1917

model is the size and contour of the grip. The frame, in the

area of the grip, has been widened and flared, and a new style

of grip was designed. Unlike t h r 1907 and tile 191 5 models,

Figure 3. Model 1917, .32 caliber, Savage Autumatlc Pistol.

thcse grips are attached with screws. Furthermore, the

Savage logo was no longer round and was changed from the head of an Indian encircled to an ellipse enclosing an Indian

with a raised rifle. Many of the 1917 models were produced

simultaneously with the late production 1907 model "Final

Pistol" types, Approximately halfway through the produc-

tion of the 1917 model, a legend w a s added to the frame.

There are two reference numbers for the 1917 model.

As given in Table 3, the first is 17 20 0, which indicates a

pistol having the frame widened and flared at bottom with

the new type of grips installed. The second reference, 17 22 0, has the legend "Savage 1917 Model" on the right side.

In the 1920s, sales declined because of gun laws and

possibly because of the Doughboys' familiarity with the Colt

191 1; sales ended in 1926.

The .380 Luliber Pistols

The ,380 caliber pistol weighed 21 ounces, had baml and

total lengths o f 4.25" and 7,0", respectively, and held nine

rounds in the clip. The scnial numbers began at 2000 and

went to 29,972. They were better balanced than the .32 caliber, shot accurately, and were somewhat pleasant to use

for target shooting. Late in their production, the advertising

changed to emphasize that even with the nine-round clip

they could be quick to shoot 10 shots (but they were never

known, as was the .32 caliber, as "10 Shots Quick").

A production breakdown by model, number made, and

percent of total .380 caliber production is show11 in Table 4.

Each of the models was given its model number by the Savage

Arms Company. The first three columns of Table 5 list the

three models and use the classification number to identify the

major and minor changes within each model. The comments

written for clarifying Table 5 are identical to those explana-

tions given earlier for Table 3.

The cha~ictrristics of the ,380 caliber pistol generally

parallel the .32 caliber pistol, and, like those of the .32 models, are internal, internal/external, or external. The

internal characteristics include the breechblock (bolt), the

Table 4 .380 Caliber Pistol Production

Number % of Modcl Produced Total

1907 9,849 36.19 1915 3,900 14.33 1917 - 13,466 49.48

Totals 3 27.2 15 100.00

I Table 5 .380 Caliber Production, Scarcity, and Ranges

Scarcity Serial Numbcr M, I, M Quantity

Model Issue Modil. 8 Rank Totals Year Per Yr Start End Viewed

I None manufactured in this range - 1 2,000

07 13 1 3.55 2 350 1913 350 2,001 2,350 07 13 2 44.67 6 4,400 1913 3,267 2,351 5,617

a1913 233 5,618 6,000 b1914 148 6,00 1 6,248

1914 752 6,249 7,000 07 13 2.3 - - - a1913 383 5,6 18 6,000

b1914 248 6,00 1 6,248 07 13 3 2.54 I 250 a1913 150 5,618 6,000

b1914 100 6,001 6,248 07 13 4 30.46 5 3,000 1914 1,973 7,00 1 8,973

1915 1,027 8,974 10,000 - - - 0 1918 0 -

07 19 0 8.12 3 799 1919 729 13,901 14,629 1920 70 14,630 14,699

07 20 0 10.66 4 1,050 1920 1,050 14,700 15,748 15 00 0 100.00 1 3,900 1915 3,500 10,001 13,500

1916 250 13,501 13,750 1917 150 13,751 13,900

17 20 I 43.46 1 5,852 1920 5,851 15,749 21,600 17 20 2 56.54 2 7,614 1920 400 21,601 22,000

1921 904 22,001 22,904 1922 796 22,905 23,700 1923 775 23,701 24,475 1924 765 24,476 25,240 1925 552 25,241 26,550 1926 760 26,551 27,310 1927 2,090 27,3 11 29,400 1928 572 29,401 29,972

The % entry in the modification column indicates a serial number range where two modifications overlap. A weighting scheme was utilized to assign thc overlap to either modification 2 or 3.

sears and sear mechanisms, ejectors, barrel lugs, and firing

pins. Those characteristics that may require both internal and

external observations include the cartridge ramp, barrel

diameter, extractor, trigger, inspector markings, and the clip

(magazine).

The external characteristics are discussed later and

have been chosen to facilitate the initial identification of each

pistol type and to simpl* the explanation and usage of the

classification system.

THE MODELS AND THEIR CHANGES

following characteristics remain the same throughout the

,380's entire serial range: molded sights, a 3/4 round-checkered

safety, a wide and deep cartridge ramp, clip has high slot for

magazine catch, magazine release has notched lever at

bottom, the dimensioiis remain at ,355 for the barrel's

interior, ,468 for the exterior, for the lug at 5l36. The recoil

spring docs not change throughout the ,380 models; how-

ever, it was increased from the dimensions of the .32 caliber.

The first of these ,380 models, 07 13 1, also had the

following characteristics: the slide inscription (initial type for

the ,380 models) reads:

7be '07 Model "Manufactured By S m g e Arms (:o. CAL.

Utica, N.Y. 1J.S.A. Pat-Nov. 2 1, 1905 380"

The '07 model, ,380 caliber, incorporates the improvements The space between the inscriptioil lines on the ,380

made to the .32 caliber, 1907 model, issue 13-1 pistols. The caliber models is probably due to the area needed for the

Figure 4. Model 1907, .3RO caliber, Savage Automatic PistoL

sight plain; and for visual reasons is shown double spaced (as

above) throughout this section.

Many of the serial numbers were preceded by the letter

B for this pistol type.

By classification number 07 13 2, all pistols have a "B"

after the serial number, the breechblock is improved, and the

sear is improved.

The next type is 07 13 3, a military pistol sellt to

C:olumbia; it is not known whether they had lanyard rings or

special markings. If any were sent to Porti~gal, they would

have an anchor on them.

The last type of the 07 13 issue, 07 13 4, had no lanyard

ring (because it was not a military pistol), the word Suuuge appears on the left side, and the trigger pin is installed in the

front part of the trigger,

The fiiral two issues of the 1907 model had their slide

inscriptions chaiiged. By 191 9, the slide contained the

second type of inscription for the ,380 caliber models, This

type is now classified as 07 19 0, and its slide inscription

reads:

"Savage Arms Co. , Lltica, N.Y. 1J.S.A. Gal. 380

-( Patented Nov. 21, 1905. + 3 M/M"

There is no "Savage" on the left side of the frame, a spur

(cocking lever) hammer rcplaces the burr hammer, the finish

is dull black-blue, there is no longer a cartridge indicator

(however, the barrel is grooved), aiid the slide is cut for a

cartridge indicator.

'The final 1907 pistol type, now assigned the 07 20 0

number, contains the third type of slide inscription, which

reads:

"Savagc Arms Cory. Utica, N.Y. I1.S.A. Cal. 380.

Patented Novcmber 21, 1905,-3 M-M."

The slide now has 28 narrow serations (teeth), the barrel no

longer is cut for a load indicator, and the ejection port is no

longer cut for the load indicator.

Figure 5. Model 1915, .380 caliber, Savage Automatic Pbtol.

me '1.5 Model

The 1915 model was produced in tlie 1915 to 1917 years and,

like the .32 caliber model, was serialized within the produc-

tion numbers of the 1907 model. The first ,380 caliber was

manufactured in January 1915, starting at serial number

10,000 and eliding in 1919 at 13,900.

The 191 5 model, at 23 ounces, weighed 2 ounces more

than the 1907 model. The slide inscription, the second type

for the .380 model reads:

"Savagc Arms Co. Utica, N.Y. I J 3 . A . Cd. 380

-( Patcntcd Nov. 21, 1905. + 9. M/M"

The normal finish for the 1915 model was bright blue,

and most niodels had the word SAVAGE on the left side of the

frame. The words Fire and Safe are stamped near the safety,

and these pistols had black rubber grips imprinted with the

Indian head encircled. The clip capacity, like the ,380 1907

model, was nine rounds; however, as with the 1915 .32 caliber pistol, the clips were not irlterchangeable because of

the uniquc follower required to accommodate tlie slide

hold-open lever.

This pistol's reference number is 15 00 0, with the

following easily observable characteristics: a slide hold-open lever was designed and installed to retain the slide, a grip

safety has been installed, and the hammer has been shrouded.

Because of its lack of sales, and increased production

costs, few 1915 models were produced (even fewer than the

serial range would indicate because some numbers were

skipped), and this model was short-lived.

The '1 7 Model

This model was produced from 1920 through 1928, for an

estimated total of 13,466 units.

The most obvious changes are iil the grip arca. The

Figure 6. Model 1917, -380 caliber, Savage A~itornatic Pistol.

frame has been widened aiid flared. l'he new style of grip has

the new Savage emblem of an Indian with a raised rifle

enclosed in an ellipse required screws. The third type of ,380

slide inscription is used on both types of tlie 1917 lssue and

reads:

"Savagc Arms Corp. Utica, N.Y. I1.S.A. Cal. 380.

I'atcntrtl Novrillber 21, 1905-9M-M."

'I'here are two reference numbers for the 1917 model;

17 20 1 and 17 20 2. l'he 17 20 1 type diffcrs from the final

issues of the 1907 model ancl the 191 5 model, because the '17

pistols hwe the new, wider frame with its flared bottom and

its new type of grips. ?'he secoi~d reference, 17 20 2,

indicates a pistol whose barrel is no longer slotted for a load

Figure 8. Sava e Arms logo a pcaring in later advertisements and on the grips of h e 1917 modefpistols.

Figure 7. Sava e Arms Lo o a earlng in their advcrthements and on the grips of k c 1907 an% 19% model pistols.

indicator. And, iunlike the .32 caliber '17 model, the ,380 '17

model rarely has the legend "Savage 1917 Model" on the

right sicle.

The production of tlie .380 caliber model endcd in

1928, 2 years after the termination of the .32 caliber produc-

tion.

Figure 9. A n advertisement in the .lO10-1915 period appealing to a woman's ability and need for self-protection.

7. Carr, James R. , Suvage Automatic Pistols. p. 22. ( N o other publishing data available).

Figure 10. Tbe Tenderfoot's Turn was a small booklet explainhg the qwalities of the Savage pistol.

SUMMARY

This article concentrates on the standard, production

.32 caliber and ,380 caliber models. Although no one knows

for certain how many of the nonstandard models were

produced, it is known that among the approximately 272,600

pistols produced, there were three models each for the .32

caliber and the .380 caliber. These six models include 25

variations, 16 and 9 for the .32 caliber and the ,380 caliber

pistols, respectively, for the collector to pursue.

The end of this overview is the beginning of the

opportunity for the reader to learn more about the Savage

semi-automatic pistols.

NOTES

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2. Mathews, J. Howard, Pirearms IdentificaNon Volume I: The Labora- t o y Examination of SmallArms, Kuliing Charucleristics tn Handguns and Notes on Atrtomallc. Guns, (Meridan, CT: Charles (:. Thomas, 19621, p. 241.

3. Hady, Donald B., Automatic Plslols. (Alhambra, CA: Borden Publishing Company, 1973), p. 245.

4. Barly, p. 157. 5. Carr, James K., Savage Aulomatic Pistols, pp. 27 and 73. (No other

publishing data available).

6. Wcst, Bill, Saz~uge and Stez~ens Arms E- Histoy. Edition 1. (Whittier, CA: Stockton-Doty Trade Press, 1971), pp. 14-33 through 1441.

8. Mcadows, Edward S., l1.S. Militaly Automatic Pislob 1894-1321). (Molinc, IL: Richard Ellis Publications, Inc., 1995), p. 244.

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