Schönberger-Laumann 1892
The Schönberger-Laumann 1892 is an early semi-automatic pistol, having received a patent in Austria in 25 November 1891, only a few months after the 11 July patent awarded to first semi-automatic design, the Salvator Dormus pistol. Austrian inventor Joseph Laumann modified his 8mm repeating pistol in 1892 to use a blowback actuated self-loading mechanism. The pistol retained the original large cocking lever attached to the underside of the frame in front of the trigger.
Schönberger-Laumann 1892
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- Schönberger-Laumann 1892
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- semi-automatic pistol
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- Austria–Hungary
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Approximately thirty-five were manufactured before production ceased when the Austrian military rejected the design in 1896.
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• Name — Schönberger-Laumann 1892 • Origin — Austria-Hungary • Type — Semi-automatic pistol • Is Ranged — yes • Designer — Joseph Laumann • Design Date — 1891 • Manufacturer — Œ.W.G. • Cartridge — 7.8x19mm • Action — Blowback • Feed — 5-round internal magazine • Sights — Iron sights
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1892
Schönberger-Laumann 1892 is classified as a semi-automatic pistol.
1892
Schönberger-Laumann 1892 is associated with Austria–Hungary.
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- 1.Antaris, Leonardo M. In the Beginning. American Rifleman. National Rifle Association of America. 165. 10. 76. 2017.
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