This video delves into the fascinating history of Swiss prototype revolvers developed by von Steiger in the 1870s. The design aimed to improve reloading speed with an auto-ejecting mechanism, achieving impressive rates of fire in trials. The video examines early 9mm prototypes and later 10.4mm versions, comparing them to the ultimately adopted Abadie system. While von Steiger's design was faster, the Abadie system was favored for its balance of speed, cost, and durability, leading to its widespread adoption by European militaries.
This video features a range test of the Austrian Rast & Gasser 1898 revolver, highlighting its status as the last iteration of a series and its role as a standard Austro-Hungarian sidearm during WWI. The description emphasizes its often-underappreciated nature, detailing features like the Abadie system for faster reloading and a hinged sideplate for easy access to working parts. It also notes the revolver's 8-round cylinder capacity, which was competitive with semi-automatic pistols of the era.
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