This is a unique example of a rare prototype Model 1916 Savage Arms semi-automatic pocket pistol in the highly desirable 25 ACP cartridge. This pistol was originally purchased in Sept 1977, directly from Savage Arms Company museum when they closed and were selling off their factory assets. At this time there are only 3 of these pistols known to exist. These pistols as well as the very successful 1907 and 1917 models were all based on a direct blow-back operation that were designed by the Savage head engineer Charles Nelson. All these models have an extremely well balanced design with a super fast action. The larger 1917 model pistol was featured in the movie "The Road To Perdition" and was used by Jude Law in the final scenes of the movie. This prototype pistol is completely void of any factory proof marks or legend and only carries the "SAFE" and "FIRE" markings on the left rear end of the frame. It is fitted with fit set of smooth hard black composition grips and is complete with one magazine.

Very fine still in the unfinished factory "in the white" condition with some extremely light pitting visible on the right side of the trigger guard. The grips are also very fine. Mechanically functions fine. Certainly the centerpiece of any semi-automatic prototype or Savage Arms collection.