This is an outstanding, serial number 1, example of a super rare, highly desirable, original 1912 dated Steyr-Hahn Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol. The Steyr Hahn was originally introduced as a commercial pistol, but was quickly adopted by the Austro-Hungarian, Chilean, and Romanian militaries. This design was actually very unique, in that it has a solid milled frame with an internal non-detachable magazine loaded via stripper clips through the top of the gun. It is a blow-back operated design with a rigid frame, a rotating barrel, and chambered for the powerful 9 MM Steyr pistol cartridge that is slightly longer than a standard 9 mm Parabellum cartridge. The rear left side of the slide is marked "STEYR 1912" followed by, "MOD. 1911", with a capital letter "S" stamped on the rear left end of the slide. There is a serial number "1" stamped on the left side of the frame and slide. The rear underside of the slide is also stamped "3589" which may have been a contract number. It has beautifully checkered walnut grips and a rust blued finish overall with the small parts and screw having a straw color. The front lower grip strap has a bumped out extension of the frame which is not found on the later production examples. An original example of an extremely rare, early Steyr-Hahn, serial number "1" semi-automatic pistol.

Excellent with 97% of the original blued finish overall with a hint of edge and high spot wear. The grips are also excellent with nice sharp checkering on both sides. Mechanically excellent.