Has a ‘mausaresk’ bolt end and 'steyresk safety interesting.
Made as pistol, semi auto.
Is it pre 1900?
Yes it is 19th century.
European made?
Yes its continental.
Was it a production gun? (As apossed to a prototype)
Its not a one off. One source says a couple were made…However another source says only one was made.
Is it Belgian?
Nah
Nor French.
Swiss?
Close but not Swiss.Said to have been tested by the Swiss army though.
Ok, German then maybe?
Yes it is German.
1895 - Clausius -. Made in Germany
Caliber 7.63mm - 5 round internal magazine
That is it.
Go again mate.
That last one had me stuffed.