This video delves into the fascinating history of the Salvator-Dormus, recognized as the world's first semiautomatic pistol, patented in 1891. It details the pistol's 8mm Dormus cartridge, its 5-round Mannlicher-style clip, and its limited production of around 50 units. The description highlights its use in Austrian military trials and its eventual rejection in favor of the 1898 Gasser revolver. The video also touches upon its unique delayed blowback action, where trigger finger pressure acts as the delaying force, and its distinction as the earliest automatic pistol manufactured beyond prototype numbers.
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