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Scarce Fine SWISS Military 1882 OFFICER’S Revolver
Guns International #: 100829594 Seller's Inventory #: 21727
Category: Military Revolvers - Antique - Military Revolvers - Non-US
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29962
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Scarce Fine SWISS Military 1882 OFFICER’S Revolver
In Service Past WWII, Designed by Colonel Schmidt
Here we present a Swiss 1882 Ordnance Revolver, made circa 1900 by Waffenfabrik Bern in Bern, Switzerland. This double action military revolver was designed by Colonel Rudolph Schmidt, the same gentleman who helped design the iconic Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Straight Pull Rifle, and based on the French Model of 1873. It was primarily made for officers and rear echelon troops that would not need serious frontline firepower.
It served from its adoption in 1882 all the way past World War II. There were several reasons for this. The most obvious was the high-quality of manufacture lent itself to a long service life. Second was that the Swiss adopted the Luger a short time after the 1882, but continued to make the 1882 as the cost was almost half of the Luger. Finally, these revolvers did not see a lot of use as Switzerland has been officially neutral in war since 1815.
As with most things Swiss, it is relatively complex and highly precisely finished. This example has the hard rubber grips that were used on guns with serial number 20,000 or lower, placing this earlier in production. There is an interior marking “SIG” and there were those known to have been produced by Sig. It uses a loading gate for loading and unloading, and a unique feature is that when the loading gate is lowered, the hammer is disconnected and one can pull the trigger to rotate the cylinder one chamber. Another handy feature is that with the turning of a screw the side panel of the revolver open to reveal the internals. The firing mechanism is double action with a rebounding hammer. The bottom of the grip frame is cut for a holster stock combination and has a lanyard ring for retention. Of course, the Swiss have serialized nearly every little piece of this revolver.
The overall condition is very fine. The original blue is over 95%. The edges of the octagonal barrel are still crisp. All markings are clear and legible, including the various serializations and proofs. Grips and bore are in fine condition. The action is superb with a smooth double action pull and very nice single action pull.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 4-1/2 inches in length.
Caliber: 7.5 Swiss
The bore is in fine condition and the firing mechanism is excellent.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
If you love Swiss craftsmanship then you will love this revolver. It would be a very fitting companion to a Schmidt-Rubin rifle.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$850
#21727
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes