Barrel length 20 cm (8"), overall length 32 cm (12,6"), year of manufacture 1916, weight 1,1 kg, no proof, condition 3.
Gothic acceptance letters on the right, matching numbers including firing pin except for the magazine, the usual signs of use in exposed areas. Included is an improvised pistol pouch, made by extension from a normal case pouch for P08. Draw strap missing, seams partially opened.
Collector's weapon without (valid) proof, transferred for storage due to its art or collectible value.
Introduced before WWI as armament for German field artillery for close quarters defense from their firing positions (a carbine was considered too unwieldy for this type of weapon), the weapon gained great importance for infantry in WWI trench and positional combat as well. As with artillery, it was used with a holster stock in the manner of a carbine; during the war, a 32-round drum magazine was added.

Category: Pistols