Bergmann Erben pistols appear to be an attempt by Bergmann family to keep Bergmann name associated with firearms, without actually investing any design or production effort. Bergmann Erben pistols were all August Menz designs and were undoubtedly made by Menz as well. Most noteworthy was "Spezial" model, a very sophisticated double-action .32 pocket pistol that could be cocked for single-action fire by pulling and then releasing trigger. Also noteworthy were several compact vest pocket .25s that also bore Bergmann Erben name.