Bergmann No. 1 / 1894
The Bergmann No. 1, or Model 1894, was Theodor Bergmann's first commercially offered automatic pistol, designed by Louis Schmeisser. It utilized a simple blowback action and a unique clip-fed system with 'monkey tail' clips, predating popular designs like the Browning Model 1900. Despite early production challenges with Mauser, the pistol showcased innovative features for its time, including a pivoting side plate for magazine access and a redundant safety lug.









