Roth-Steyr M1907 Pistol...???

[Pete Ebbink]

Picked up this very nicely restored Roth-Steyr pistol (8 mm cal.) made in 1908 (Correction : 1907)...for not alot of money at the recent Reno gun show.

I recognized it as a Roth-Steyr but do not know much about it.

The only book reference I can find is in Ian Hogg's book, "The Complete Illustrated Encycolpedia Of The Worlds' Firearms" on page 270; giving a good history about the gun's designer and its mechanical features.

Doe anyone know the production numbers on this gun ?

Does anyone know how to take-down this piece...? It appears as if the left side of the frame should open up and swing along a hinged edge to allow access to the mechanicals...

The quality of the restoration is very high quality and this is what lead me to buy this piece. I have seen 2-3 other such pistols in original condition and they were just very worn and used...

The bore is excellent and does not appear to have seen much firing...

The top of the frame is stamped as "Fegyvergyar Budapest". Serial number on the right side is # 1774 and has a few small proofs on the back of the frame above the grip tang...reads as "W.n. (a crown) and 11"...

Appreciate knowing more about this pistol...

I have a lead on a nice holster for this gun that I will be able to chase down in a week or so. If I do pick up the holster, I will take photos with my camera, then...

p.s. Athough it is fairly ergonomically designed...it is not as well-balanced in the hand as a luger...

Regards,

Pete...