Reichsrevolver 1883 revolver 11mm
| Item | Data | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 01. Original name | M1883 Reichsrevolver | |
| 02. Other official names | Reichs-Commissions-Revolver Modell 1883 ; M83 | |
| 03. Popular names | Officer Model (unofficial) | |
| 04. Chamberings | 11mm German Service Revolver (Black Powder), also referred to as 10.55mm, 10.6mm or 10.8mm German Service or Ordinance revolver or 10.6x25mmR) | |
| 05. Designed by | Designed by a Commission | |
| 06. Design date | 1879 (Model M79) later redesignated M83 has a shorter 5” barrel | |
| 07. In service date(s) | 1883–1908 although it also saw service in World War 2 | |
| 08. Adopted by | German Empire | |
| 09. Production quantities | Approx 130 000 for both models M79 and M83 | |
| 10. Mechanism | Six Shot, Side gate loading, Single action only revolver | |
| 11. Weight | 1040g | |
| 12. Mountings | Most were fitted with a Lanyard Ring | |
| 13. Practicality in action | A heavy handgun, slow and cumbersome to reload, however its chambering provide sufficient ballistic performance, compatible to to 45ACP or 44S&Wesson Russian | |
| 14. Comments / Other information | This revolver features an unconventional Safety Lever usually absent from revolvers |
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