FWIW, They were very popular as carry and defense pistols, and were heavily advertised. Two of the people who were featured in the ads were Bat Masterson, who carried one in his later New York City days and Buffalo Bill Cody, who liked the Savage .32s so much he occasionally carried one and had special versions made as gifts to friends. You are very lucky to have one, especially one that nice. That is the later model, very art deco in design. They were highly regarded as carry pistols...their ad slogan was "10 shots quick!"
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added: to see copies of the original ads, check that link in the above post- Look at the pull down menu under advertising for Bat Masterson, etc.
This is a great and very informative site.
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