Semi-automatic pistol first patented in Germany in 1898 (5)

I believe the answer is:

luger

(Other definitions for luger that I've seen before include "German semi-automatic pistol" , "Weapon" , "Gun" , "Type of (German) automatic pistol" , "She goes down rapidly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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