This video features a rare German 1883 Reichsrevolver, manufactured in 1894 at the Erfurt Arsenal, participating in a monthly BackUp Gun Match. The single-action, six-shot revolver is chambered in 10.6mm German Ordnance. The presenter highlights its adoption in 1883 by the German Empire, a shortened version of the 1879 model, and notes the unusual manual safety levers. These revolvers served as front-line German handguns until replaced by the Luger. The video also links to more detailed reviews of both the 1879 and 1883 Reichsrevolver models.
This video delves into the Mannlicher 1900 Standard pistol, a transitional design aimed at improving upon the earlier 1896 model. With a limited production run of around 250 units, the 1900 model aimed for military contracts but ultimately fell short. Key features include a prominent manual thumb safety and a disassembly process requiring a screwdriver, which would be refined in the subsequent 1901 pattern. The video highlights several magnificently engraved examples of the Mannlicher 1900, presented to European royalty, specifically Sultan Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire and Wilhelm II of the German Empire, as well as a lesser example gifted to one of Abdul Hamid's adjutants. These ornate pieces underscore Mannlicher's efforts to secure military adoption of the design.
This video delves into the Model 1883 Reichsrevolver, a German Empire service sidearm. It explains that the 1883 model was a redesign of the earlier 1879 model, addressing handling issues by incorporating a shorter barrel and a modified frame and grip. While retaining the same lockwork as its predecessor, the 1883 Reichsrevolver served as the standard issue pistol until the adoption of the Luger P08. The description highlights that both officers and enlisted men utilized this firearm, with officers often opting for more refined commercial variants, including a double-action example featured in the video.
This video analyzes the Model 1879 Reichsrevolver, a significant but unconventional firearm for the newly formed German Empire. Unlike typical German engineering known for efficiency and modernity, the Reichsrevolver is described as simple, durable, and more akin to Russian arms. Its design, while robust, hindered fast and efficient shooting, leading to its relatively short tenure as a front-line weapon, being replaced by 1883. The content aims to delve into the unique characteristics and historical context of this early German service pistol.
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