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Originally Posted by cd228
Looking at things like the Velo Dog revolver and Lipituian semi-auto, I'd say small size, light weight and ease of concealment is probably what drove the pistol and cartridge selection. IIRC the Colt 1903 was the US Army General Officer's Pistol for a very long time.
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Actually last time i saw the use of that pistol mentioned in historical documentation. The pistol was not meant to be used as an offensive weapon. it was meant to be used to prevent the officer from being captured. It was meant to be used by inserting the muzzle into the mouth, up against the base of the tonsils and rapidly pulling the trigger.