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The Mars Automatic Pistol, developed by Gabbett-Fairfax, was historically the most powerful self-loading pistol for a period. It features a heavy 3 lbs 5 oz build and a unique single-action-only mechanism with a four-lug rotating bolt. Its unconventional feeding system extracts cartridges rearward from the magazine before chambering, aided by a disconnector that delays bolt closure for improved reliability.

The Kohout & Spol Mars Pistol in 7.65mm is a rare Czechoslovakian firearm produced from 1937-1942 and briefly post-war. Despite its resemblance to Spanish designs, it features a unique barrel-wrapped recoil spring and a striker that also functions as an ejector. With a production of only around 3,800 units, it's a historically interesting but relatively crude collectible compared to contemporary pistols.

This review details the extremely rare Mars Pistol serial number 4, a very early prototype designed by Sir Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax. It highlights the pistol's unique long barrel, powerful calibers like .360 Mars, and its complex long recoil, rotating bolt action with three locking lugs. The specialized magazine and feeding mechanism, along with a trigger lock for stabilization, are also key features discussed.

The Mars Automatic Pistol, designed by Sir Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax in 1898, was an ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful early semi-automatic firearm. It featured a powerful .45 Long caliber, capable of 1200 fps with a 220-grain bullet, and a complex long recoil rotating bolt action. Despite its innovative design and potent ballistics, the Mars pistol was rejected by the British military due to its size, complexity, and inconsistent ammunition, leading to a limited production run of only about 80 units.