Luger P08 vs Mateba Autorevolver

1908–1945

1995–2005

~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)

~5,000 units estimated (hand‑assembled in limited batches)

225 mm (8.86 in)

254 mm (10.0 in) with standard barrel

100 mm (3.93 in)

152 mm (6.0 in) standard; 203 mm (8.0 in) optional long barrel

0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty

1.45 kg (3.2 lb) empty

7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger

6 rounds (standard cylinder)

Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt

Short‑stroke recoil‑operated slide that moves barrel and cylinder forward to cock hammer and rotate cylinder; semi‑automatic operation with manual trigger pull for each shot

Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever

Single‑action trigger; hammer cocked by recoil system, providing a light, crisp pull

Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional adjustable rear sight available on long‑barrel models