The Steyr M1912 handgun is operated by a system of short recoil, the barrel unlocking from the slide by rotation. This variant with an extended magazine was often fitted with a stock to control recoil The M1912 is a dependable and consistent performer, its operating system generally of good quality was able to endure the filthy conditions of trench warfare during World War I without much cause for concern. Pistols in Wehrmacht service were distinguished by the 08 stamp on the slide and the Wehrmachtadler ("Wehrmacht Eagle") emblem above the trigger. In German service, its official designation was 9mm P12(Ö)('Ö' for Österreichische, "Austrian"). After the annexation of Austria by Germany, the Wehrmacht placed a small order (60,000+) chambered in 9mm Parabellum. Germany also placed an order for 10,000 pieces (not to be confused with the later incorporation of the M1912 by the Wehrmacht in World War II), chambered for 9mm Steyr cartridge.Īfter World War I, a commercial model (The Steyr M1911) was produced and was quite popular with army officers, but Steyr had to rely on foreign exports to sustain production. During World War I, Austria-Hungary experienced shortages of handguns and production of the M1912 was increased. Orders were also placed by Chile and Romania. It was originally issued to the Austrian Landwehr while common army units were issued Roth–Steyr M1907 handguns and Rast & Gasser M1898 revolvers. The M1912 was developed as the Model 1911 as a military weapon, but it was not accepted until 1914 as the M12. 3 Doppelpistole M.12 doubled machinegun.
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