WED NOV 22, WWI AUTRO-HUNGARIAN M1907 ROTH-STEYR PISTOL, SCARCE BUDAPEST MADE, VERY SHARP!

In 96+% very sharp condition, we have an original Austro-Hungarian Dual Empire 1913 proofed M- 1907 Roth-Steyr Pistol. This rare example is one of the 30% of these pistols that were made at Fegyvergyár in Budapest and so marked. The pistol is all matching and has an excellent bore.  These are highly sought after by those of Hungarian decent.   This is a great example of one of the best known and most distinctive looking pistols of the WWI era.  There has been a lot written and in the news about the Alpine War between the Austrians and the Italians of late and these pistols certainly were employed on that battle front.  This was one of the two main semi auto service pistols used by the Armed forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during WWI.

Despite the ungainly look that is reminiscent of Buck Rogers Ray Gun, this pistol was highly regarded and was in production from 1907 until 1914.  Although loading it was a bit slow as you had to feed it from the top, it continued to see service right through the end of WW2, and was employed to some extent by all forces in the Central European and Balkan areas.