Beholla pistol

The Beholla pistol was developed by Becker & Hollander. During World War I, it was a secondary military pistol used by the Imperial German Army. It was manufactured from 1915 until 1918, where, at that point, about 45,000 were produced.

Beholla Pistol
The Beholla pistol made in 1915 for the German forces in WWI
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originGerman Empire
Service history
Used byGermany
WarsWorld War I
World War II
Production history
DesignerBecker & Hollander
ManufacturerWaffenfabrik August Menz of Suhl
Produced1915–1918
No. built45,000
Specifications
Mass640 g (23 oz)
Length140 mm (5.5 in)
Barrel length75 mm (3.0 in)

Cartridge7.65×17mm (.32 ACP, 7.65 Browning)
ActionBlowback
Muzzle velocity905 ft/s (276 m/s)
Feed system7-round detachable box magazine
Sightsiron sights

After the Great War, the firm of Waffenfabrik August Menz of Suhl continued to produce the Beholla as the Menta.[1]

Users

References

  1. "Beholla". Gunsworld.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2008. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  2. "Revolvers & Pistols, part 4". January 8, 2020.
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