Humanity has been using weapons since ancient times. From the very beginning, it was intended only for protection or hunting for animals. But over time, weapons began to be used against the people themselves, and not only as a defense, but also directly for the purpose of attack. One of the most famous pistols in modern history is the German Parabellum. The sample itself is so unique that it will remain in the memory of weapon lovers for a long time.
The Parabellum pistol was created on the technical basis of the prototype of the automatic K-93 Hugo Borchardt. The short course of automation consisted in the created mechanism, with the help of which the spent sleeve was ejected, compressing the return spring supplying the cartridge to the chamber. The created sample was successful, but took a large amount of time for production. In addition, the shooting was carried out by unique bottle cartridges.
Beginning in 1894, the Parabellum pistol appeared on the American market. Arms genius engineer Georg Lugger personally engaged in the distribution of three samples developed on the basis of the K-93. Changes were made to the return spring, which was placed in the handle. The design has become more compact and lightweight. After changing the handle, the weapon has become much more convenient to hold in your hand.
The refinement led the developers to create a new cartridge with a diameter of 7.65 mm. The Parabellum pistol was equipped with improved and shorter ammunition. Slaughter characteristics were not changed, since the addition of more powerful gunpowder allowed to maintain the effectiveness of the breakdown force.
The most popular pistol "Parabellum" received in 1902, when the sample was equipped with 9 mm caliber cartridges. Today, such a diameter is the most common. Updated weapons began to be actively sold in the civilian market, and a couple of years later entered service with the German army.
"Parabellum" is quite simple to maintain - full-time weapons were used by many officers who personally fixed the problems that appeared. The gun is capable of firing for a long time, a large design resource provides good wear resistance. The main disadvantages are the sensitivity to contamination of the open surfaces of the gun, in addition, many parts were made on hand-held machines, which greatly increased production costs. But this did not particularly affect the proliferation of unique weapons.
One of the best examples of the last century, as already mentioned, was recognized by the 9 mm Parabellum pistol. The price for it today is completely different. The cheapest model can be purchased for just over $ 100 (about 4,500 rubles). The popularity of weapons in the civilian market is great only in the western part of the globe, so buying a gun there will be much cheaper and easier.
The main characteristics depend on whether the infantry or marine pistol Parabellum is used. The photo shows that the appearance of the samples is almost identical, they are arranged according to the same type, but each has specific features.