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. Approximately thirty-five were manufactured before production ceased when the Austrian military rejected the design in 1896.[1]

Schönberger-Laumann 1892
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originAustria-Hungary
Production history
DesignerJoseph Laumann
Designed1891
ManufacturerŒ.W.G.
Specifications
Cartridge7.8x19mm
ActionBlowback
Feed system5-round internal magazine
SightsIron sights

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  1. ^ Antaris, Leonardo M. (2017). "In the Beginning". American Rifleman. 165 (10). National Rifle Association of America: 76.