DEFINITION
The Gasser M1870 is a firearm also known as the “Gasser 1870 Pistol’’ in Turkey.
SIZE
185×133 mm
PERIOD
WWI
DESCRIPTION
It is not in a good condition. There is no writing or marking on it due to excessive rust. The pistol cock is missing.
STORY
This pistol was developed by the Austrian gun designer Leopold Gasser and was produced in 1870 for the service of the army of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Gasser M1870 uses a pitted bullet with a diameter of 11mm and is based on the principle of semi-automatic operation. It is known as a very powerful and durable weapon compared to other pistols of the period. In addition, it is characterized by its open mechanism and top-filling feature. The Gasser M1870 was purchased and used by the Austro-Hungarian Empire as well as the Ottoman Empire. For this reason, it is a weapon that also has an important place in Turkish history.