Dreyse 1910: An Attempted WW1 9mm Pistol
This video explores the Dreyse Model 1910, a 9x19mm blowback pistol designed by Louis Schmeisser. Intended for German military or police, it aimed to expand upon the success of smaller Dreyse pistols. The design incorporated a robust recoil spring requiring a special mechanism for manual cycling. Despite initial interest and orders, production challenges by Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik (Rheinmetall) limited output to approximately 500 units. The video examines both standard production models and prototypes.












