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| Currently, most so-called Saturday-night specials are manufactured by a group of handgun manufacturers located in the ] area, known as the ] manufacturers. | Currently, most so-called Saturday-night specials are manufactured by a group of handgun manufacturers located in the ] area, known as the ] manufacturers. | ||
| The term Saturday Night Special originates from early twentieth century term "nigger-town Saturday Night". Quoting Bruce-Briggs, | |||
| It is difficult to escape the conclusion that the “Saturday Night Special” is emphasized because it is cheap and is being sold to a particular class of people. The name is sufficient evidence the reference is to "nigger-town Saturday night" | |||
| The term Saturday Night Special is used as a code word, like "gang banger", to refer to a class or race of people without making direct reference to the class or race of those people. | |||
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Saturday-night special is an American colloquial term for a small, inexpensive handgun.
The term is often used disparagingly to emphasize the poor quality of the gun, or for political reasons to emphasize easy availability. The term is meant to evoke the image of a bar fight (which are most common on Saturday nights).
Currently, most so-called Saturday-night specials are manufactured by a group of handgun manufacturers located in the Los Angeles area, known as the ring of fire manufacturers.
The term Saturday Night Special originates from early twentieth century term "nigger-town Saturday Night". Quoting Bruce-Briggs,
It is difficult to escape the conclusion that the “Saturday Night Special” is emphasized because it is cheap and is being sold to a particular class of people. The name is sufficient evidence the reference is to "nigger-town Saturday night"
The term Saturday Night Special is used as a code word, like "gang banger", to refer to a class or race of people without making direct reference to the class or race of those people.