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Luger P08 vs Steyr M1912 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Luger P08 vs Steyr M1912
Luger P08
vs
Steyr M1912
Side-by-side technical comparison
Luger P08
Handguns
Discontinued
Steyr M1912
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Luger P08
Steyr M1912
Manufacturer
Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Steyr Mannlicher
Country
Germany
Austria
Production
1908–1945
1912–1945
Units produced
~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)
Approximately 300,000
Specifications
Spec
Luger P08
Steyr M1912
Overall length
225 mm (8.86 in)
216 mm
Barrel length
100 mm (3.93 in)
128 mm
Weight
0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty
1.02 kg
Magazine capacity
7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger
8 rounds
Action type
Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt
Short recoil, rotating barrel
Trigger type
Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever
Calibers
Luger P08
9x19mm Parabellum
.30-06 Springfield
.45 ACP
7.65x25mm Tokarev
Luger P08
Steyr M1912
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Single-action
Sights
Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf
Fixed iron sights
Steyr M1912
9x19mm Parabellum