Italian “OFFICER’S” Model 1889 BODEO 10.4mm Cal. DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R Post-WORLD WAR I Officer’s Service Weapon

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Italian “OFFICER’S” Model 1889 BODEO 10.4mm Cal. DOUBLE ACTION Revolver C&R

Post-WORLD WAR I Officer’s Service Weapon

Here we present a C&R Italian Bodeo Model 1889 Officer’s Revolver, made circa 1921 by Metallurgica Bresciana in Brescia, Italy. It became the service revolver of the Italian Army in 1891. The revolver was named after the head of the Italian commission that recommended its adoption, Carlo Bodeo. It was produced by a wide variety of manufacturers between 1889 and 1931 in both Spain and Italy. The Bodeo was carried by the Royal Italian Army in World War I, the Interwar Italian colonial wars, and World War II. The Bodeo comes in two distinct varieties with only superficial weapons differences. Those varieties were the “Officer’s Model”, such as this example, and the “Soldier’s Model”. The variety issued to the soldiers had an octagonal barrel, folding trigger, and no trigger guard. The officer’s model had a shorter, round barrel and a traditional trigger and trigger guard.

The Bodeo was slated to be replaced when the Glisenti Model 1910 was adopted, Italy’s first semi-automatic to be adopted. However, the reliability of the Glisenti left much to be desired so that the Bodeo remained in production until 1926. Even when the much improved Beretta Model 1934 was adopted, the Bodeo stayed in service until the end of World War II. This revolver may have seen fighting during Italy’s conquest of Ethiopia (1935-36), the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), the invasion of Albania (1939), and World War II (1940-45).

The overall condition is fine. Excellent action. Bright, rifled bore. Original finish. Both grips are in good shape with average handing and nice checkering. Sharp markings. “1921” dated frame. Here is a really neat Italian revolver that saw the rise and fall of the Fascists in the mid-20^th Century!

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 10.4mm

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$1900
#226238