Some 10,000 examples of this Mannlicher Model 1901 pistol series were known to have been produced. By Staff Writer
The Mannlicher Model 1901 / Model 1905 series of pistols was an excellent design and production small arm that saw little in the way of profitability. Usage was limited to the forces of Austria/Austria-Hungary and Argentina. By all accounts the system was a very well put-together system that was overlooked in the world flooded with security small arms prior to The Great War.
The Model 1901 featured a delayed blowback firing action through a heavy spring and cam bearing. The weapon featured a distinct ammunition system where the magazine was loaded into the pistol grip like normal. Cartridges were then loaded from the top when the slide was pulled back completely. The Model 1900 series were was produced from 1901 to 1905 with slight variations encountered throughout those years. 1905 models were produced in large part for the Argentina military and appeared precisely marked for this usage.
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Designation:Mannlicher Model 1901 / 1905 Classification Type:Pistol Manufacturer:Osterreichische Waffenfabrik-Gesellschaft, Steyr Country of Origin: Austria
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