Steyr M1912/16 Automatic "Repetierpistole"

Published on December 8, 2025
Duration: 1:09

The Steyr M1912/16 Repetierpistole is the full-auto variant of the Steyr-Hahn M.12 pistol. It features a 16-round magazine and a high cyclic rate of 1200 rounds per minute, allowing it to empty its magazine in under a second. A selector lever, pinned to the trigger, controls fire modes between semi-auto ('1') and full-auto ('16').

Quick Summary

The Steyr M1912/16 Repetierpistole is the full-auto variant of the Steyr-Hahn M.12 pistol. It features a 16-round magazine and a cyclic rate of 1200 rounds per minute, allowing it to empty its magazine in 0.75 seconds. A selector lever controls semi-auto ('1') and full-auto ('16') modes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Steyr M1912/16
  2. 00:08Rate of Fire and Capacity
  3. 00:19Fire Selector Mechanism
  4. 00:29Mechanical Operation Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Steyr M1912/16 Repetierpistole?

The Steyr M1912/16 Repetierpistole is the select-fire, full-automatic version of the standard Steyr-Hahn M.12 pistol. It was designed for increased firepower in specific military or police roles.

What is the rate of fire for the Steyr M1912/16?

The Steyr M1912/16 has a very high cyclic rate of approximately 1200 rounds per minute. This means it can theoretically fire all 16 rounds from its magazine in just 0.75 seconds.

How does the fire selector work on the Steyr M1912/16?

It features a selector lever pinned to the trigger. The bottom position, marked '1', is for semi-automatic fire, while the top position, marked '16', engages full-automatic fire.

What makes the Steyr M1912/16's mechanism unique?

In full-auto mode, a tab extends from the trigger linkage to create a continuous connection with the top bar. This bar is then pushed forward by the slide to reset the sear, enabling automatic firing.

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