Used by the Bavarian military in the 19th century, the Werder is a single shot breech loading pistol working on principals similar to the Martini, with a grooved falling breech block. Fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with a repeating number "8" on multiple components, a half-cock safety latch on the right side of the frame, and the release latch for the breech inside the trigger guard. Fitted with a set of smooth grips, proofed "crown/M" on the left side, with a flat steel butt and a lanyard swivel.