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G005787 M1879 REICHS REVOLVER 10.6MM.
BACKGROUND: Before the unification in 1871 Germany consisted of a collection of independent states and kingdoms, each having its own weaponry. With the newly formed Germany they sought to standardise their weaponry, including rifles, artillery and cavalry. It seems that side-arms were not high on the list. The German Ordnance Revolver or Reichsrevolver was adopted by the German Army in 1879 but was obsolete from the moment it was adopted, although being a sturdy, solid made gun. The biggest drawback was that it was a single-action revolver and lacked an ejector rod, the soldier carrying a separate ejector rod to manually remove fired cases. Most European Armies as well as America already had superior double-action revolvers during the late 1870’s. (Erlmeier, Brandt Ref. 153).
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Very cool piece. This one suffered a cylinder rupture! All complete including the original leather holster. Small tear to the top flap and the belt loops are coming off (but still present).
Please note, due to Postal Regulations. De-activated firearms and Inert Ordnance may not be shipped outside of Canada.
GRADE *** 1/2 PRICE $595.00
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