1891 Salvator-Dormus: The First Automatic Pistol
This entry details the Salvator-Dormus, recognized as the first functional semi-automatic pistol, patented in 1891. It highlights its innovative trigger-delayed blowback action, unique Mannlicher-style clip ejection, and historical context within Austrian military trials. The analysis draws from Ian McCollum's expert assessment on Forgotten Weapons, emphasizing the pistol's rarity and mechanical intricacies.





