The world's first semi-automatic pistol adopted for military service by any nation — preceding the Luger P08 by a year for actual adoption. Used by Austro-Hungarian cavalry. A locked-breech rotating barrel design with a fixed magazine loaded by stripper clips. The long trigger pull (effectively double-action only) was designed for horseback carry without a safety. Designed by Karel Krnka and funded by Georg Roth. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 8mm Roth-Steyr Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1907, Austria Weight: 26 oz Overall length: 7.4" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military