Steyr Mannlicher · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1911
| Weight (empty) | 990 g (34.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Barrel Length | 128 mm (5.04") |
| Height | 138 mm (5.43") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 430 J (317 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x23mm Steyr
The Steyr M1912, commonly called the 'Steyr-Hahn' ('Steyr Hammer') for its prominent external hammer, is a short-recoil semi-automatic service pistol designed by Karel Krnka and Konrad von Kromar at the Austrian Osterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft Steyr works. Adopted in 1912 as the Repetierpistole M.12, it became the standard sidearm of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I. The pistol uses a rotating-barrel locking system in which the barrel rotates approximately 20 degrees duri...
Country of Origin: Austria
Designer: Karel Krnka, Konrad von Kromar