I am new to swiss rifles board having just found the site while looking for information on the 1882 ordnance revolver. 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. Reloading thoughts on the 7,5 swiss 1882 swedish 7,5. Sixshot cylinder with fuller, frame with serial number and coeval stamps, the hammer and the trigger en suite. 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. Colonel schmidt tends to be betterknown for the schmidtrubin rifles rather than his revolvers. In 1900 the swiss adopted the luger, however they decided to still keep using the 1882 revolvers simply due to the fact it cost. If you dont mind giving me the full serial i can tell you when yours was made. The swiss military dabbled in revolvers with their rimfire 1872 model about 900 made and the followup 1878 centerfire version 55006000. Swiss army revolver leather holster 1882 1929 repro an excellent reproduction, made of genuine leather. Most of the very early 1882 s got that modification and the ones without are pretty scarce. I knew when i got into these two that the cartridges were nearly identical, and interchangeable. Dec 20, 2016 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.
I picked up a belgian made copy of the swiss 1882 service revolver at a show. This was just sent to me by our distributor in the netherlands as a gift. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips, a square slot on the butt for a shoulder stock not included and a lanyard swivel. From the grips, yours is an early model, mine was made in 1917. Apr 27, 2014 i picked up a belgian made copy of the swiss 1882 service revolver at a show. Swiss 1882 revolver copy the firearms forum the buying. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the 7. My swiss gun apparently came from south america, i bought it from the guy on gb great seller who imports his stuff from s.
This cartridge was iara uduced fur thle model 1882 naganttype sviss army revulver, which. It has blade and notch sights, checkered hammer, and smooth trigger. 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. The model 1872 revolver ordonnanzrevolver 1872 or revolver dordonnance modele 1872 was the service sidearm of the swiss army.
This specific pistol has the scarce slot on the underside of the pistol butt that was intended to allow the attachment of a shoulder. The model 1929, or m188229, is a more simplified version of the model 1882. The swiss army was already fielding rather heavy pistols firing a 10. Swiss service revolver model 1882 explained android app. So i thought i would do a bit of a comparison between the swiss 1882 and 1929 revolvers. The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable. Most changes were made to help ease production and to make it less expensive. 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. The sheet is the shipping info on a series sent to the swiss war department and my serial number is on the list. Grip with grip scales of hard rubber, a ring for the strap. Both are chambered in their respective 7,5mm cartridges and appear to be used very little.
Swiss model 1882 ordnance revolver deactivated guns. The model 1882 had the advantages of being easy to load and operate, they were easy to field strip and they were inexpensive. There is little mention, for example, of the multitude of singleshot pocket pistols. This example shows the later wood grips, 95% original blue, all matching serial numbers and a bright excellent bore. Reloading thoughts on the 7,5 swiss 1882 swedish 7,5 1887. On post on this forum said it fired fine, but hung up due to rim thickness.
Innrdueed in 1889 for the swiss sthwsidtlkubims stlaiglrspull, bolt action rifle, this. Field dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882. Jul 15, 2014 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. This revolver was in swiss military issue from 1882 to the 1950s. With the latter, the bullet holes touched each other at 10 yards. 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.
It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the black powder 7. Ordnance revolver model 1882 sixround doubleaction. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Model 1882 with serial numbers under 20,000 were fitted with plastic grips. The swiss model 1882 revolver was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt to replace the aging 10. Dovetailed blade front and notch rear sights, with matching full and partial numbers on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger, hammer, ejector and cylinder pin. Let me start by saying that i have a swiss model 1882 and a swedish model 1887. Gleboko zmodernozowana wersja rewolweru schmidt m1882.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example remaining in service until 1964. This example was produced by waffenfabrik bern and the serial number dates it to 1917. The right side of the hammer and trigger, the front face of the cylinder. Singledouble action revolver with side loading cylinder markings. Scarce swiss model 1882 double action revolver with stock. This is an original swiss model 1882 revolver as used by the swiss military from 1882 to as late as 1950. The internal affairs shows the improvement simplification from the model 1929, compared to the model 1882. The schmidt m1882, also referred to by the name model 1929, was a revolver produced in switzerland. It is a solid frame double action revolver chambered for the 7. America, its a tight gun that shows honest use and should be a good shooter, i bought it for that purpose to have a swiss revolver with lots of character so to speak, so i dont have to stress taking a minty 1882 and. Evolution of the swiss revolver model 1882 wood grip plates removable shoulder stock mechanical improvements in the model 1882.
This revolver remains in highly collectible condition with all numbers matching. This piece show a p56 stamped on the barrel indicating surplus sale to a civilian in 1956. Media in category 1878 swiss revolver the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. 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. 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. Singledouble action revolver with side loading cylinder.
Swiss army revolver leather holster 1882 1929 repro. It came with all accessories including a minty issue manual. After 1882, they were replaced by the schmidt m1882 service revolver. Swiss model 1882 double action revolver with holster. Example f improper fit between cartridgecease and outhlne drawings. This example shows a bright excellent plus bore, 98% bright original blue and straw color. The revolver itself is excellent with a pristine bore.
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. The american arms company was formed in 1882 and operated from an office. The 1929 continued to use black powder cartridges in swiss military service and was finally removed from service in the. Approximately 600 were manufactured in belgium by pirlot freres.
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. 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. This item comes with a less common swiss revolver holster with ammo loops on the underside of the flap. The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example having remained in service until 1964. With a brown leather flap holster, bearing the makers mark of ernst gehrig between the belt loops, a metal d.
This is essentially a somewhat simplifiedimproved version of switzerlands old model 1882. The boxlock pistols explained swiss revolver model 1882 explained steyr pistol model 1912 explained colt new service revolver explained fn pistol model 1900 explained fn pistol model 1906 explained the winchester 94 explained the webley service revolvers early colt. The first tryouts are now ready for checking the accuracy of the new model 1929. Swiss schmidt 1882 ordnance revolver, bakelite grips. The ordnance revolver model 1882 was a swiss attempt at making a lighter revolver for its army. See more ideas about hand guns, colt woodsman and guns. No prob, when a serial number at the left side starts with a small pxxxx it is a civilian model.
It looks very close externally, even takes the standard 7. Beautiful looking swiss military model 1882 revolver designed by colonel rudolph schmidt not a nagant design as many believe. Feb 26, 2018 the ordnance revolver model 1882 was a swiss attempt at making a lighter revolver for its army. Report swiss revolver model 1882 explained your name. The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable ebook. Sep 19, 2018 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. This is a swiss model 1929 aka m8229 ordnance revolver. One can distinguish a model 1929 by its round barrel from the 1882s octagonal one. Swiss 1882 ordnance revolver shooting forgotten weapons.
The model 1882 was another of colonel rudolph schmidts designs not a nagant design as many believe. Advanced dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 i dismounting the ejector rod and release. Advanced dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 i. We are offering for sale rare swiss model 1882 ordnance revolver chambered in 7. 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. Ordnance revolver model 1882 sixround doubleaction service. I dont see any swiss military inspection marks so id have to agree that it was made for commercial sale. But internally it is a little simpler than the swiss model, it looks to me like bulldog type lock work which works perfectly well. Sn 18993 is an excellent example of the 1882 swiss military revolver. Lieutenantcolonel rudolph schmidt of eidgenossischen waffenfabrik in bern, switzerland, set about to design and develop an altogether new cartridge for an allnew. Download url for automatic installation click on the line above. I have only seen 2 references to this on the web after an exhaustive search.
Most of the very early 1882s got that modification and the ones. 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. Swiss 1882 and 1929 revolver comparison so i thought i would do a bit of a comparison between the swiss 1882 and 1929 revolvers. Swiss revolver model 1882 explained pdf free download. The model 1872 revolver was the service sidearm of the swiss army.
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