Schmidt M1882
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The Schmidt M1882 also referred to by the name Model 1929, is a revolver
fabricated in Switzerland
by the Waffenfabrik Bern
and used as an ordnance arm by the Swiss Army. It was designed by Colonel Rudolph Schmidt.
Revolver
A revolver is a repeating firearm that has a cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. The first revolver ever made was built by Elisha Collier in 1818. The percussion cap revolver was invented by Samuel Colt in 1836. This weapon became known as the Colt Paterson...
fabricated in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
by the Waffenfabrik Bern
Waffenfabrik Bern
Waffenfabrik Bern, also known as W+F Bern, was an arms manufacturer in Bern, Switzerland and was a government-owned corporation.-List of W+F weapons:*Vetterli rifle*Schmidt M1882 1882 revolver. Chambered in 7.5 Swiss Ordnance...
and used as an ordnance arm by the Swiss Army. It was designed by Colonel Rudolph Schmidt.