Infanteriegewehr Modell 1842
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The Infanteriegewehr Modell 1842 (Infantry rifle, type 1842) was one of the first standardised service rifle
s used by the Swiss armed forces. It was introduced in 1842 as a result of a decision by the authorities of the Old Swiss Confederacy
to standardise the weapons of the then still separate armies of the Swiss Cantons.
The weapon was refitted in 1859 and again in 1867 with a Milbank-Amsler receiver system to convert it to a breech loader. Some weapons were also retrofit
ted with rifled barrel
s in the 1860s.
Service rifle
The service rifle of a given army or armed force is that which it issues as standard to its soldiers. In modern forces, this is typically a highly versatile and rugged assault rifle suitable for use in nearly all theatres and environments...
s used by the Swiss armed forces. It was introduced in 1842 as a result of a decision by the authorities of the Old Swiss Confederacy
Old Swiss Confederacy
The Old Swiss Confederacy was the precursor of modern-day Switzerland....
to standardise the weapons of the then still separate armies of the Swiss Cantons.
The weapon was refitted in 1859 and again in 1867 with a Milbank-Amsler receiver system to convert it to a breech loader. Some weapons were also retrofit
Retrofit
Retrofitting refers to the addition of new technology or features to older systems.* power plant retrofit, improving power plant efficiency / increasing output / reducing emissions...
ted with rifled barrel
Gun barrel
A gun barrel is the tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion or rapid expansion of gases are released in order to propel a projectile out of the end at a high velocity....
s in the 1860s.
External links
- Data and pictures regarding the 1867 breechloader conversion on militaryrifles.com