Dave DeLaurant
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I added one more Swiss 7.5 revolver yesterday to fill in another space in my Swiss military handgun collection:
My 'new' 1882 is at the bottom of this photo. The official designation of the later Swiss Ordnance Revolver is 1882/29, but the truth is that the two have so many differences that they are entirely different animals.
Differences that are immediately apparent: the 1882 is more carefully fitted and finished, and the trigger is far heavier in both SA and DA (especially DA!) The ergonomics would be better in the 1882, but you can't really appreciate them thanks to the epic struggle with the trigger. Seriously, this gives the 1895 Russian Gas Seal Nagant a run for its money.
Nice gun, though. The finish on the left side is more worn, but the lockup and bore are like new. Pull the trigger and hold the hammer down and the cylinder feels like a solid piece with the rest of the gun -- these have a lockup that beats any S&W I've handled.
Pity the cartridge is barely equal to .32 ACP.
My 'new' 1882 is at the bottom of this photo. The official designation of the later Swiss Ordnance Revolver is 1882/29, but the truth is that the two have so many differences that they are entirely different animals.
Differences that are immediately apparent: the 1882 is more carefully fitted and finished, and the trigger is far heavier in both SA and DA (especially DA!) The ergonomics would be better in the 1882, but you can't really appreciate them thanks to the epic struggle with the trigger. Seriously, this gives the 1895 Russian Gas Seal Nagant a run for its money.
Nice gun, though. The finish on the left side is more worn, but the lockup and bore are like new. Pull the trigger and hold the hammer down and the cylinder feels like a solid piece with the rest of the gun -- these have a lockup that beats any S&W I've handled.
Pity the cartridge is barely equal to .32 ACP.