Bergmann No.5 / 1897
This video provides an in-depth look at the Bergmann No.5 pistol, introduced in 1897. It was notable for being the first Bergmann pistol to feature a locked breech action, derived from Schmeisser's machine gun patents. The No.5 utilized a more powerful 7.8mm cartridge, equivalent to the .30 caliber Mauser, and replaced Mannlicher clips with a 10-round detachable box magazine. It also came standard with a detachable shoulder stock/holster. Despite its advanced design for the era, the Bergmann No.5 was tested by Switzerland and England but ultimately rejected due to concerns about reliability and caliber, with only about a thousand units produced.











