This video delves into the fascinating history and unique mechanics of the Bittner Model 1893 Repeating Pistol. Despite its unusual appearance, it predates iconic pistols like the Mauser Broomhandle and Luger. The manual action, operated by the triggerguard lever, loads rounds from an internal magazine, ejects spent casings, and cocks the striker. Firing a rimmed 7.7mm black powder cartridge, the Bittner offers reliability and a blend of single/double action capabilities. Its design, featuring an en bloc clip system and wood forend panels, showcases Germanic engineering innovation, representing an evolutionary step towards semi-automatic pistols. Production was limited to a few hundred units in the late 19th century.
This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases the extremely rare clip for the 1896 Bittner Repeating Pistol. While the presenter has previously covered the manually repeating action of the pistol itself, this is the first time they have acquired and can demonstrate the original clips. The focus is on this specific, seldom-seen accessory for a historical firearm.
This video showcases the 1896 Bittner, a manually operated Austrian pistol designed by Gustav Bittner. Praised for its aesthetic appeal and described as one of the last of its kind before the rise of successful self-loading pistols like the C96 Mauser, the Bittner was produced in limited numbers (estimated up to 500) exclusively for the civilian market. The video clarifies that markings on the barrel are Vienna proof house sequential numbers, not serial numbers, which are internally located. The Bittner represents a unique piece of firearm history, bridging the gap between older designs and the dawn of modern semi-automatic pistols.
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