Schmidt M1882

Schmidt M1882

Type Service revolver
Place of origin  Switzerland
Service history
In service 1882-1949
Used by Swiss Army
Wars none
Production history
Designer Rudolph Schmidt
Manufacturer Waffenfabrik Bern
Produced 1882-1929
Variants Model 1929
Specifications
Weight 0.8 kg
Length 235 mm
Barrel length 114 mm

Cartridge 7.5 Ordnance
Caliber 7.5 mm
Action Double Action Revolver
Muzzle velocity 690 ft/s (210 m/s)
Feed system Six round cylinder
Sights Bead front sight, U-notch rear sight

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. It was designed by Colonel Rudolph Schmidt[1].

Contents

The Model 1929

Model 1929

Specifications
Weight 0.8 kg
Length 228 mm
Barrel length 160 mm

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