Schmidt M1882
| Schmidt M1882 | |
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| Type | Service revolver |
| Place of origin |
 Switzerland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1882-1949 |
| Used by | Swiss Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rudolph Schmidt |
| Manufacturer | Waffenfabrik Bern |
| Produced | 1882-1929 |
| Variants | Model 1929 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Length | 235 mm |
| Barrel length | 114 mm |
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| Cartridge | 7.5mm 1882 Ordnance |
| Caliber | 7.5 mm |
| Action | Double Action Revolver |
| Muzzle velocity | 690 ft/s (210 m/s) |
| Feed system | Six round cylinder |
| Sights | Bead front sight, U-notch rear sight |
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The Schmidt M1882, also referred to by the name Model 1929, was a revolver fabricated in Switzerland by the Waffenfabrik Bern and which was used as an ordnance arm by the Swiss Army. It was designed by Colonel Rudolph Schmidt The revolver was designed to use the 7.5 millimeter round. The 1882 was a simple and effective design. Model 1882 with serial numbers under 20,000 were fitted with plastic grips. Model with serial numbers over 20,000 had wood grips. Some were made by SIG.[1]
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The Model 1929
| Model 1929 | |
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| Specifications | |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Length | 228 mm |
| Barrel length | 160 mm |
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