Model 08 Semi-Automatic Pistol 0.3 Inch
The Model 08 Semi-Automatic Pistol 0.3 Inch was a semi-automatic pistol used by the German Wehrmacht and the Luftwaffe during World War II. The Wehrmacht used it as an officers' pistol, while The Luftwaffe used it as a self-defense weapon for aircrew shot down over enemy territory.[1]
| Model 08 Semi-Automatic Pistol 0.3 Inch | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-Automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | WehrmachtLuftwaffe |
| Used by | Germany |
| Wars | WW2 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.13 lb (0.97 kg) |
| Cartridge | 0.35×0.75 in parabellum |
| Caliber | 0.35 in (8.9 mm) |
| Barrels | One |
| Action | Gas |
| Rate of fire | Semi-Automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,165 ft/s (355 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 55 yd (50 m) |
| Feed system | Magazine |
| References | |
References
- Weapons of World War II, by Alexander Ludeke, page 10.
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