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Italian “OFFICER’S” Model 1889 BODEO 10.35mm Cal DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R Post-WORLD WAR I Officer’s Service Weapon
Guns International #: 102044632 Seller's Inventory #: 226233
Category: Military Revolvers - Non-US - Handguns - European Revolvers
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Italian “OFFICER’S” Model 1889 BODEO 10.35mm Cal DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R
Post-WORLD WAR I Officer’s Service Weapon
Here we present a C&R Italian Bodeo Model 1889 Officer’s Revolver, made circa 1922 by Metallurgica Bresciana 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 by a wide variety of manufacturers between 1889 and 1931 in both Spain and Italy. The Bodeo was carried by the Royal Italian Army in World War I, the Interwar Italian colonial wars, and World War II. The Bodeo comes in two distinct varieties with only superficial weapons differences. Those varieties were the “Officer’s Model”, such as this example, and the “Soldier’s Model”. The variety issued to the soldiers had an octagonal barrel, folding trigger, and no trigger guard. The officer’s model had a shorter, round barrel and a traditional trigger and trigger guard.
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 much 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).
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is lightly frosted and remains in good shape. Sharp markings. Both grips are solid. “1922” is marked on the right side of the frame. 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 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 10.35mm
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
$1850
#226233
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes