Bernardon Martin Mle.1907
Performance characteristics
Bernardon Martin Mle.1907
A type
automatic pistol (free return from the shutter)
Caliber, mm
7,65 auto
Length, mm
152
barrel length, mm
90
Weight empty, g
680
Drum capacity / store
7
The model is an automatic pistol blowback chambered 7,65 mm "auto" (.32 ACH), which is characterized by impressive dimensions and fixed, fully open hole, placed between the sidewalls of shroud shutter. Most spring latch, located on the frame in front of the trigger guard, hold the shutter-cover in the open position, it was necessary to clean the weapons. framework fuse, which was described in earlier patents of the company, He appeared in 1908 year, the second model, also referred to as a "model 1908/9".
AT 1910 by Martin received another patent, relates to a method of fastening the barrel by a spring retainer and the connection type "dovetail". The first models of the company were bought, but, not very good, the company was on the verge of bankruptcy, and the new model has not seen the light. At the end 1912 year "Etablisman Bernadon Martin" has ceased to exist.
At the same time, after the liquidation of the company, "Model 1907/8" appeared on the market under the name "ermetik". obviously, it was unsold stocks, be on sale by the liquidators, administrators. In favor of this version is the fact, carelessly made that the inscription on the gate-casing HERMETIC CAL 765 MM ST ETIENNE was applied, probably, on already assembled gun.
