Most of the very early 1882s got that modification and the. The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable. Most changes were made to help ease production and to make it less expensive. Apr 27, 2014 i picked up a belgian made copy of the swiss 1882 service revolver at a show.
Dovetailed blade front and notch rear sights, with matching full and partial numbers on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger, hammer, ejector and cylinder pin. Colonel schmidt tends to be betterknown for the schmidtrubin rifles rather than his revolvers. I dont see any swiss military inspection marks so id have to agree that it was made for commercial sale. The right side of the hammer and trigger, the front face of the cylinder. This is an original swiss model 1882 revolver as used by the swiss military from 1882 to as late as 1950. 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.
The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example having remained in service until 1964. Blue finish with 434 bbl, usual dovetail front sight with swiss arsenal altered unotch rear sight with tiny swiss proof forward of rear sight indicating alteration in switzerland. But internally it is a little simpler than the swiss model, it looks to me like bulldog type lock work which works perfectly well. With the latter, the bullet holes touched each other at 10 yards. I picked up a belgian made copy of the swiss 1882 service revolver at a show. There is little mention, for example, of the multitude of singleshot pocket pistols. Evolution of the swiss revolver model 1882 wood grip plates removable shoulder stock mechanical improvements in the model 1882. Dec 26, 20 i take a look at the swiss 1882 ordnance revolver cal 7. The model 1872 revolver was the service sidearm of the swiss army.
With a brown leather flap holster, bearing the makers mark of ernst gehrig between the belt loops, a metal d. Link to the album for those wanting the quick version here is a youtube video i posted years ago showing the loading and firing of this revolver this is an old revolver i brought home a few years ago. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the 7. 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.
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. The swiss army was already fielding rather heavy pistols firing a 10. On post on this forum said it fired fine, but hung up due to rim thickness. The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable ebook. 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. Gleboko zmodernozowana wersja rewolweru schmidt m1882. Model 1882 with serial numbers under 20,000 were fitted with plastic grips. This example shows a bright excellent plus bore, 98% bright original blue and straw color. Download url for automatic installation click on the line above. It has the sunburst swiss cross over chamber area and swiss proofs on left side of bbl and left. Before the belgian production of the 1895 model had begun, in 1889, emile nagant became blind and left.
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. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt also known for the schmidtrubin series of rifles and produced by waffenfabrik bern. The model 1929, or m188229, is a more simplified version of the model 1882. 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. Singledouble action revolver with side loading cylinder. After 1882, they were replaced by the schmidt m1882 service revolver. Swiss model 1882 ordnance revolver deactivated guns. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the black powder 7. These well made double action revolvers of the 19th century were chambered for the 7. Swiss model 1882 double action revolver with holster. The model 1882 was another of colonel rudolph schmidts designs not a nagant design as many believe.
This revolver was in swiss military issue from 1882 to the 1950s. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Approximately 600 were manufactured in belgium by pirlot freres. A total of approximately 37,250 1882 were produced. The first tryouts are now ready for checking the accuracy of the new model 1929. Swiss 1882 and 1929 revolver comparison so i thought i would do a bit of a comparison between the swiss 1882 and 1929 revolvers. Field dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882. Most of the very early 1882 s got that modification and the ones. This is an old revolver i brought home a few years ago. One can distinguish a model 1929 by its round barrel from the 1882s octagonal one. Scarce swiss model 1882 double action revolver with stock. 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.
Sn 18993 is an excellent example of the 1882 swiss military revolver. The ordnance revolver model 1882 was a swiss attempt at making a lighter revolver for its army. Detail cutaway model of a french navy percussion pistol, model 1837. It looks very close externally, even takes the standard 7. A special holstershoulder stock was designed for the model 1882 by colonel schmidt, but was never adopted. Reloading thoughts on the 7,5 swiss 1882 swedish 7,5. Swiss schmidt 1882 ordnance revolver, bakelite grips. The swiss model 1882 revolver was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt to replace the aging 10. Feb 26, 2018 the ordnance revolver model 1882 was a swiss attempt at making a lighter revolver for its army. 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. A beautiful piece, well preserved, appears to have been rarely used, if. Let me start by saying that i have a swiss model 1882 and a swedish model 1887.
The model 1882 was adopted by switzerland as their second swiss made revolver, chambered for a smaller 7. So i thought i would do a bit of a comparison between the swiss 1882 and 1929 revolvers. The model 1882 was adopted by switzerland as their second swissmade revolver, chambered for a smaller 7. 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. Il is planned for a cartridge of calibre 7,5 mm charged with black powder. Bern, waffenfabrik early model 1882 m1882 swiss service. Finally, in 1895 under the reign of nicolas ii, the nagant gas seal model was adopted. 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. Both are chambered in their respective 7,5mm cartridges and appear to be used very little. Ordnance revolver model 1882 sixround doubleaction. Swiss 1882 ordnance revolver shooting forgotten weapons. It acts of the swiss revolver of ordinance, models 1882. The internal affairs shows the improvement simplification from the model 1929, compared to the model 1882.
It has a black phosphate finish with black composition grips and a stainless steel magazine with mottled brown composition base. Constitutional law, the swiss federal state is defined by its three levels of government. This example shows the later wood grips, 95% original blue, all matching serial numbers and a bright excellent bore. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips, a square slot on the butt for a shoulder stock not included and a lanyard swivel. This was just sent to me by our distributor in the netherlands as a gift. It has blade and notch sights, checkered hammer, and smooth trigger. I take a look at the swiss 1882 ordnance revolver cal 7. It came with all accessories including a minty issue manual. Model 1882 ordnance revolvers with serial numbers over 20,000 had wood grips.
Media in category 1878 swiss revolver the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Disassembly and assembly in full length of schmidt m1882 swiss ordnance revolver. Advanced dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 i. Jun 18, 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. Ordnance revolver model 1882 sixround doubleaction service. 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 made luger with 434 bbl, usual dovetail front sight and fixed rear sight. Its a double action, solid frame revolver with a loading. This item comes with a less common swiss revolver holster with ammo loops on the underside of the flap. The swiss military dabbled in revolvers with their rimfire 1872 model about 900 made and the followup 1878 centerfire version 55006000. Just fieldstrip is a brand new hd series with all the. Most changes were made to help ease production and to make.
Hand guns swiss revolvers united states simpson ltd. In 1900 the swiss adopted the luger, however they decided to still keep using the 1882 revolvers simply due to the fact it cost. This specific pistol has the scarce slot on the underside of the pistol butt that was intended to allow the attachment of a shoulder. No never sold, the p stamp with a year before 1964 is a mark to indicate that the gun was privatized and no longer governement property, swiss militia men are given the opportunity to keep their personal weapon at the end of their military service period at the age of 32 or older. 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. Reloading thoughts on the 7,5 swiss 1882 swedish 7,5 1887. The american arms company was formed in 1882 and operated from an office in. 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. Singledouble action revolver with side loading cylinder markings. I am new to swiss rifles board having just found the site while looking for information on the 1882 ordnance revolver. 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. Swiss 1882 revolver copy the firearms forum the buying. Grip with grip scales of hard rubber, a ring for the strap.
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. Beautiful looking swiss military model 1882 revolver designed by colonel rudolph schmidt not a nagant design as many believe. Lieutenantcolonel rudolph schmidt of eidgenossischen waffenfabrik in bern, switzerland, set about to design and develop an altogether new cartridge for an allnew. This example was produced by waffenfabrik bern and the serial number dates it to 1917. The revolver itself is excellent with a pristine bore. I knew when i got into these two that the cartridges were nearly identical, and interchangeable. The model 1882 had the advantages of being easy to load and operate, they were easy to field strip and they were inexpensive. The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example remaining in service until 1964. I have only seen 2 references to this on the web after an exhaustive search. The sheet is the shipping info on a series sent to the swiss war department and my serial number is on the list.
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. The model 1872 revolver ordonnanzrevolver 1872 or revolver dordonnance modele 1872 was the service sidearm of the swiss army. 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. The federal publications 14 tables are explained below according to their five chapters. Sixshot cylinder with fuller, frame with serial number and coeval stamps, the hammer and the trigger en suite.
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