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. This example shows the later wood grips, 95% original blue, all matching serial numbers and a bright excellent bore. Evolution of the swiss revolver model 1882 wood grip plates removable shoulder stock mechanical improvements in the model 1882. There is little mention, for example, of the multitude of singleshot pocket pistols. It looks very close externally, even takes the standard 7. 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. But internally it is a little simpler than the swiss model, it looks to me like bulldog type lock work which works perfectly well. 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. Hand guns swiss revolvers united states simpson ltd. 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. Grip with grip scales of hard rubber, a ring for the strap. Singledouble action revolver with side loading cylinder markings.
Swiss 1882 ordnance revolver shooting forgotten weapons. The model 1882 was adopted by switzerland as their second swissmade revolver, chambered for a smaller 7. Swiss 1882 and 1929 revolver comparison so i thought i would do a bit of a comparison between the swiss 1882 and 1929 revolvers. This example shows a bright excellent plus bore, 98% bright original blue and straw color. 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 internal affairs shows the improvement simplification from the model 1929, compared to the model 1882. On post on this forum said it fired fine, but hung up due to rim thickness. 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.
It has blade and notch sights, checkered hammer, and smooth trigger. Advanced dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882 i. After 1882, they were replaced by the schmidt m1882 service revolver. Dec 26, 20 i take a look at the swiss 1882 ordnance revolver cal 7.
Swiss schmidt 1882 ordnance revolver, bakelite grips. Detail cutaway model of a french navy percussion pistol, model 1837. Gleboko zmodernozowana wersja rewolweru schmidt m1882. I have only seen 2 references to this on the web after an exhaustive search. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips, a square slot on the butt for a shoulder stock not included and a lanyard swivel. I take a look at the swiss 1882 ordnance revolver cal 7. The model 1872 revolver ordonnanzrevolver 1872 or revolver dordonnance modele 1872 was the service sidearm of the swiss army. The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable ebook. Reloading thoughts on the 7,5 swiss 1882 swedish 7,5. Swiss made luger with 434 bbl, usual dovetail front sight and fixed rear sight. It has the sunburst swiss cross over chamber area and swiss proofs on left side of bbl and left.
Field dismounting of the swiss revolver model 1882. Approximately 600 were manufactured in belgium by pirlot freres. The swiss model 1882 revolver was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt to replace the aging 10. 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. Several models were tested, among which the french saintetienne model 1892 revolver.
Swiss 1882 revolver copy the firearms forum the buying. The model 1929, or m188229, is a more simplified version of the model 1882. Most of the very early 1882 s got that modification and the ones. This revolver was in swiss military issue from 1882 to the 1950s. The model 1882 had the advantages of being easy to load and operate, they were easy to field strip and they were inexpensive. Most changes were made to help ease production and to make. This was just sent to me by our distributor in the netherlands as a gift. With the latter, the bullet holes touched each other at 10 yards. It came with all accessories including a minty issue manual. Media in category 1878 swiss revolver the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total.
A beautiful piece, well preserved, appears to have been rarely used, if. This specific pistol has the scarce slot on the underside of the pistol butt that was intended to allow the attachment of a shoulder. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the black powder 7. The model 1882 was adopted by switzerland as their second swiss made revolver, chambered for a smaller 7. One can distinguish a model 1929 by its round barrel from the 1882s octagonal one. The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example remaining in service until 1964. Il is planned for a cartridge of calibre 7,5 mm charged with black powder. 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. 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. Sn 18993 is an excellent example of the 1882 swiss military revolver.
Bern, waffenfabrik early model 1882 m1882 swiss service. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt the revolver was designed to use the 7. Let me start by saying that i have a swiss model 1882 and a swedish model 1887. Dovetailed blade front and notch rear sights, with matching full and partial numbers on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger, hammer, ejector and cylinder pin. 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. 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 model 1882 ordnance revolver deactivated guns. I dont see any swiss military inspection marks so id have to agree that it was made for commercial sale. 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. Sixshot cylinder with fuller, frame with serial number and coeval stamps, the hammer and the trigger en suite. 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. Reloading thoughts on the 7,5 swiss 1882 swedish 7,5 1887. A special holstershoulder stock was designed for the model 1882 by colonel schmidt, but was never adopted. A total of approximately 37,250 1882 were produced. It acts of the swiss revolver of ordinance, models 1882.
Model 1882 with serial numbers under 20,000 were fitted with plastic grips. Lieutenantcolonel rudolph schmidt of eidgenossischen waffenfabrik in bern, switzerland, set about to design and develop an altogether new cartridge for an allnew. The 1882 was a simple and effective design, with at least one example having remained in service until 1964. Both are chambered in their respective 7,5mm cartridges and appear to be used very little.
Finally, in 1895 under the reign of nicolas ii, the nagant gas seal model was adopted. Most changes were made to help ease production and to make it less expensive. It has a black phosphate finish with black composition grips and a stainless steel magazine with mottled brown composition base. This is an old revolver i brought home a few years ago. Ordnance revolver model 1882 sixround doubleaction. 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.
Scarce swiss model 1882 double action revolver with stock. This item comes with a less common swiss revolver holster with ammo loops on the underside of the flap. Most of the very early 1882s got that modification and the. Download url for automatic installation click on the line above. This piece show a p56 stamped on the barrel indicating surplus sale to a civilian in 1956. Apr 27, 2014 i picked up a belgian made copy of the swiss 1882 service revolver at a show. 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 model 1882 was another of colonel rudolph schmidts designs not a nagant design as many believe. Beautiful looking swiss military model 1882 revolver designed by colonel rudolph schmidt not a nagant design as many believe. The revolver itself is excellent with a pristine bore. Feb 26, 2018 the ordnance revolver model 1882 was a swiss attempt at making a lighter revolver for its army. 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 revolver is in very good condition retainin for sale by baystategunbuyers on gunsamerica 914377488. The swiss revolver model 1882 explained downloadable. Swiss model 1882 double action revolver with holster.
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 first tryouts are now ready for checking the accuracy of the new model 1929. These well made double action revolvers of the 19th century were chambered for the 7. 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 example was produced by waffenfabrik bern and the serial number dates it to 1917.
Before the belgian production of the 1895 model had begun, in 1889, emile nagant became blind and left. 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 model 1872 revolver was the service sidearm of the swiss army. Just fieldstrip is a brand new hd series with all the. I am new to swiss rifles board having just found the site while looking for information on the 1882 ordnance revolver.
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. I picked up a belgian made copy of the swiss 1882 service revolver at a show. Model 1882 ordnance revolvers with serial numbers over 20,000 had wood grips. Disassembly and assembly in full length of schmidt m1882 swiss ordnance revolver. 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. The american arms company was formed in 1882 and operated from an office in. Singledouble action revolver with side loading cylinder. The swiss military dabbled in revolvers with their rimfire 1872 model about 900 made and the followup 1878 centerfire version 55006000. Its a double action, solid frame revolver with a loading. Ordnance revolver model 1882 sixround doubleaction service. The federal publications 14 tables are explained below according to their five chapters. The ordnance revolver model 1882 was a swiss attempt at making a lighter revolver for its army. It was designed by colonel rudolph schmidt also known for the schmidtrubin series of rifles and produced by waffenfabrik bern.
With a brown leather flap holster, bearing the makers mark of ernst gehrig between the belt loops, a metal d. Colonel schmidt tends to be betterknown for the schmidtrubin rifles rather than his revolvers. So i thought i would do a bit of a comparison between the swiss 1882 and 1929 revolvers. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. The sheet is the shipping info on a series sent to the swiss war department and my serial number is on the list. I knew when i got into these two that the cartridges were nearly identical, and interchangeable. 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. 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.
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