Gleboko zmodernozowana wersja rewolweru schmidt m1882. Swiss 1882 ordnance revolver shooting december 20, 2016 ian mccollum revolver, video 19 the swiss military dabbled in revolvers with their rimfire 1872 model about 900 made and the followup 1878 centerfire version 55006000 made, but their first largescale service revolver was the model 1882, designed by colonel schmidt yeah, the same. Swiss 1882 ordnance revolver shooting forgotten weapons. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips, a square slot on the butt for a shoulder stock not included and a lanyard swivel. Swiss model 1882 double action revolver with holster.
This example was produced by waffenfabrik bern and the serial number dates it to 1917. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the black powder 7. Bern, waffenfabrik early model 1882 m1882 swiss service. Grip with grip scales of hard rubber, a ring for the strap. Advanced dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 i. When the 1882 revolver was first developed it was one of the most modern revolvers in the world, even remaining more relevant than later designs cough 1895 nagant cough. Field dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882. Model 1882 with serial numbers under 20,000 were fitted with plastic grips.
Scarce swiss model 1882 double action revolver with stock. A special holstershoulder stock was designed for the model 1882 by colonel schmidt, but was never adopted. This is an original swiss model 1882 revolver as used by the swiss military from 1882 to as late as 1950. The original model 1882 proved popular enough to continue its use in the swiss military, despite the fact that the luger had been in service for many years. I knew when i got into these two that the cartridges were nearly identical, and interchangeable. Most of the very early 1882 s got that modification and the ones. The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example having remained in service until 1964. Since im sure im not the only one who owns one of these, i thought i would share a few thoughts on my reloading endeavors.
I am new to swiss rifles board having just found the site while looking for information on the 1882 ordnance revolver. Decouvrez ici lelegant revolver suisse modele 1882 en calibre 7. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Swiss model 1882 ordnance revolver deactivated guns. With a brown leather flap holster, bearing the makers mark of ernst gehrig between the belt loops, a metal d. After 1882, they were replaced by the schmidt m1882 service revolver.
It came with all accessories including a minty issue manual. Swiss 1882 revolver copy the firearms forum the buying. I picked up a belgian made copy of the swiss 1882 service revolver at a show. The model 1882 was adopted by switzerland as their second swissmade revolver, chambered for a smaller 7. But internally it is a little simpler than the swiss model, it looks to me like bulldog type lock work which works perfectly well. Single action army saa revolver, also known as the colt. So i thought i would do a bit of a comparison between the swiss 1882 and 1929 revolvers. The lock mechanism of the french revolver model 1873 comparison with the lock mechanism of the colt dragoon the lock mechanism of the chamelot delvigne 1873 lock with not rebounding hammer swiss revolver model 1882 fitted with a rebounding hammer functioning of the french revolver model 1873 functioning in single action mode. Jan 23, 2015 the swiss model 1882 ordnance revolver was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt and manufactured by the governmentowned corporation waffenfabrik in bern, switzerland between 1882 and 1929.
The ordnance revolver model 1882 was a swiss attempt at making a lighter revolver for its army. A total of approximately 37,250 1882 were produced. I just acquired one and i am looking for a source for a couple of small parts, in particular the ejector rod screw, the ejector housing retainer screw and the loading gate spring. I take a look at the swiss 1882 ordnance revolver cal 7. This item comes with a less common swiss revolver holster with ammo loops on the underside of the flap. Download url for automatic installation click on the line above. The model 1882 had the advantages of being easy to load and operate, they were easy to field strip and they were inexpensive. Both are chambered in their respective 7,5mm cartridges and appear to be used very little. This piece show a p56 stamped on the barrel indicating surplus sale to a civilian in 1956. If you dont mind giving me the full serial i can tell you when yours was made.
Ordnance revolver model 1882 sixround doubleaction. The craftsmanship is absolutely outstanding and gives a very functional revolver which has stood the test of time quite well, still in very goodfine condition with about 90% of. Model 1882 ordnance revolvers with serial numbers over 20,000 had wood grips. Swiss army revolver leather holster 1882 1929 repro. The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable. Colonel schmidt tends to be betterknown for the schmidtrubin rifles rather than his revolvers. Field dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 advanced dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 i dismounting the ejector rod and release spring dismounting the side plate and left grip plate advanced dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 ii dismounting the main spring and rebound lever dismounting the trigger and hand pawl advanced dismounting of the swiss. Ordonnanz ordonnance i zeietmnnestafels 4 planches. The right side of the hammer and trigger, the front face of the cylinder. The following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Let me start by saying that i have a swiss model 1882 and a swedish model 1887.
From the grips, yours is an early model, mine was made in 1917. As a firearm owner, you accept a demanding responsibility. Lieutenantcolonel rudolph schmidt of eidgenossischen waffenfabrik in bern, switzerland, set about to design and develop an altogether new cartridge for an allnew. Sn 18993 is an excellent example of the 1882 swiss military revolver. The sheet is the shipping info on a series sent to the swiss war department and my serial number is on the list. The model 1872 revolver was the service sidearm of the swiss army. Swiss service revolver model 1882 explained android app.
The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable ebook. The swiss model 1882 revolver was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt to replace the aging 10. Beautiful looking swiss military model 1882 revolver designed by colonel rudolph schmidt not a nagant design as many believe. This was just sent to me by our distributor in the netherlands as a gift. Functioning of the swiss revolver model 1882 iii firing in double action mode rebounding of the hammer early swiss service revolvers revolver chamelot delvigne model 1872 galand model tested by the swiss commission revolver model 187278 revolver model 1878 lock of warnant type evolution of the swiss revolver model 1882 wood. A beautiful piece, well preserved, appears to have been rarely used, if.
The revolver itself is excellent with a pristine bore. The schmidt m1882 also referred to by the name model 1929, is a revolver fabricated in switzerland by the waffenfabrik bern and used as an ordnance arm by the swiss army. There is little mention, for example, of the multitude of singleshot pocket pistols. This revolver is in very good condition retainin for sale by baystategunbuyers on gunsamerica 914377488. The schmidt m1882, also referred to by the name model 1929, was a revolver produced in switzerland by the waffenfabrik bern and which was used as an ordnance arm by the swiss army design. These well made double action revolvers of the 19th century were chambered for the 7. The american arms company was formed in 1882 and operated from an. I have only seen 2 references to this on the web after an exhaustive search. Swiss revolver 18821929 in very good to excellent condition. Singledouble action revolver with side loading cylinder markings. The internal affairs shows the improvement simplification from the model 1929, compared to the model 1882. It has blade and notch sights, checkered hammer, and smooth trigger. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page.
The grooved walnut grips on this revolver indicate that it was a later production model while the earlier guns will be seen with checkered hard rubber grips. In 1900 the swiss adopted the luger, however they decided to still keep using the 1882 revolvers simply due to the fact it cost. Systemsbased accident analysis methods have been applied across the other safety critical. This example shows a bright excellent plus bore, 98% bright original blue and straw color. The first tryouts are now ready for checking the accuracy of the new model 1929. The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example remaining in service until 1964. Innrdueed in 1889 for the swiss sthwsidtlkubims stlaiglrspull, bolt action rifle, this. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the 7. Sixshot cylinder with fuller, frame with serial number and coeval stamps, the hammer and the trigger en suite. Most of the very early 1882s got that modification and the ones. This cartridge was iara uduced fur thle model 1882 naganttype sviss army revulver, which. Reloading thoughts on the 7,5 swiss 1882 swedish 7,5. The swiss army was already fielding rather heavy pistols firing a 10. It looks very close externally, even takes the standard 7.
This revolver was in swiss military issue from 1882 to the 1950s. Revolver model 187278 revolver model 1878 lock of warnant type evolution of the swiss revolver model 1882 wood grip plates removable shoulder stock mechanical improvements in the. Swiss schmidt 1882 ordnance revolver, bakelite grips. Les revolvers dordonnance suisses modeles 1882 et 18821929 remplacerent les revolvers 1872 et 1878 dont il constituent des derives ameliores. Dovetailed blade front and notch rear sights, with matching full and partial numbers on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger, hammer, ejector and cylinder pin. Example f improper fit between cartridgecease and outhlne drawings. On post on this forum said it fired fine, but hung up due to rim thickness. Hfacs taxonomies overlaid on reasons swiss cheese model. This specific pistol has the scarce slot on the underside of the pistol butt that was intended to allow the attachment of a shoulder. Levesons stamp stamp leveson, 2004 is a constraintsbased model which focuses on the interactions. Swiss army revolver leather holster 1882 1929 repro an excellent reproduction, made of genuine leather. This example shows the later wood grips, 95% original blue, all matching serial numbers and a bright excellent bore.
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