| Accession Number | REL/02165.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Savage Model 1915 Semi Automatic Pistol
Description
Savage Model 1915 Semi Automatic Pistol. Barrel slide, with a groove along the top, is marked on the with the company name, address and .380 over the 1905 patent date and .9mm. The left side of the frame is engraved SAVAGE and right side stamped D arrow D near the grip edge. It has black plastic checkered grips with the company trade mark of an American Indian head and 'Savage Quality' within a circle. It is complete with a nine shot magazine.
History / Summary
The specific history of this pistol is unknown, but it is typical of the type of small 'pocket' pistols which were often acquired by officers as an adjunct to officially issued pistols and revolvers. This example, made in America, held nine rounds in the magazine.