The Salvator-Dormus M1893 also known as Skoda M1893 was a heavy machine gun of Austro-Hungarian origin. It was patented by Archduke Karl Salvator of Austria and Count George von Dormus and was manufactured by Škoda Works Plzeň.

The M1893 was simpler and cheaper to build than the Maxim Machine Gun. Its weekest point was the gravity fed open sided magazine which caused an occasional malfunction.

Oct 13, 2015 · Also known as the Skoda machine gun (by virtue of being manufactured by the Skoda works), the design is an interesting mix of both obsolete and forward-looking elements.

Jul 2, 2024 · Salvator-Dormus M1893 Machine Gun Patented in 1888, it has become known as the Model 1893 as that was when the weapon was first adopted by the Austro-Hungarian Navy (a year after Salvator’s death). It also came to be known as the Skoda machine gun by virtue of being manufactured at the Skoda Works.

May 9, 2016 · This gave the Salvator-Dormus design the life it needed to see development produce the anticipate fruit - giving rise to the Model 1893 "Skoda Machine Gun" (also "M93") - Skoda being the principle manufacturer of the new weapon system.

The Skoda factory developed the M1893 heavy machine gun, which was a strong competitor to the Maxim machine gun due to its technical background. However, it ...

The Salvator-Dormus M1893 also known as Skoda M1893 was a heavy machine gun of Austro-Hungarian origin. It was patented by Archduke Karl Salvator of Austria and Count George von …

The Salvator-Dormus M1893 also known as Skoda M1893 was a heavy machine gun of Austro-Hungarian origin. It was patented by Archduke Karl Salvator of Austria and Count George von Dormus and was manufactured by Skoda Works Plzeň.

Jun 17, 2009 · The defenders were succesful and the Skoda M1893 functioned well. The gun remained in Austro-Hungarian service until 1918, however it was gradually replaced by the more advanced Schwarzlose 1907/12.M Machine Gun.

The Salvator-Dormus M1893 also known as Skoda M1893 was a heavy machine gun of Austro-Hungarian origin. It was patented by Archduke Karl Salvator of Austria and Count George von Dormus and was manufactured by Skoda Works Plzeň.