I have *finally* found some more info on Seymour's weapon of choice. The following comes from Universitaet Dortmund, Germany, and I consider it quite accurate. I can get technical specifications if anyone's interested, but this says plenty: The "Ortgies automatic handgun" as [Salinger] calls it normally goes by the name "Ortgies Patent". It is a German automatic handgun. It was built during the 1920īs and 30īs. It was built in 3 calibres: 6.30 7.65 9 milimeter kurz The Americans call the "9 milimeter kurz" the 9 milimeter Browning. This weapon was a small pocket pistol. It was purchased for or by women. It was also carried by "gentlemen". Its predesessor was the small pocket pistol worn in a holster by French, and German officers during WWI. This small weapon was worn basically to show their officerīs status. During the 20`s and 30īs the pocket pistol market was flooded by cheap versions or imitations made chiefly by the Spanish. Obviously a member of the middle class or upper class would have prefered the Ortgies Patent not only because it cost more but also because of itīs better quality. -- SGallagher