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Italian CASTELLI BODEO Model 1889 Folding Trigger “SOLDIER’S” Revolver C&R WORLD WAR I Manufactured in 1919 in BRESCIA, ITALY
Guns International #: 101887135 Seller's Inventory #: 217242
Category: Military Revolvers - Non-US - Military Arms
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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
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Description:
Italian CASTELLI BODEO Model 1889 Folding Trigger “SOLDIER’S” Revolver C&R
WORLD WAR I Manufactured in 1919 in BRESCIA, ITALY
Here we present a C&R Italian Bodeo Model 1889 Soldier’s Revolver, made in 1919 in Brescia, Italy. It became the service revolver of the Italian Army in 1891. The revolver was named after the head of the Italian commission that recommended its adoption, Carlo Bodeo. It was produced in both Spain and Italy.
The Bodeo was slated to be replaced when the Glisenti Model 1910 was adopted, Italy’s first semi-automatic to be adopted. However, the reliability of the Glisenti left much to be desired so that the Bodeo remained in production until 1926. Even when the greatly improved Beretta Model 1934 was adopted, the Bodeo stayed in service until the end of World War II. This revolver may have seen fighting during Italy’s conquest of Ethiopia (1935-36), the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), the invasion of Albania (1939), and World War II (1940-45).
There were two version of this revolver, one issued to soldiers that had an octagonal barrel, folding trigger and no trigger guard. The other was issued to field officers and NCOs and it had a shorter, round barrel and a traditional trigger and guard.
The overall condition is good. Original finish/patina. The action is strong. The bore is in nice shape with good rifling. Grips are solid. Here is a really neat Italian revolver that saw the rise and fall of the Fascists in the mid-20th Century!
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 10.4x22mmR Italian Ordnance
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1500
#217242
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes