TRAIN BATTALION German REICHSREVOLVER VC SCHILLING & HAENEL 1883 Antique Sidearm Used in Both World Wars

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TRAIN BATTALION German REICHSREVOLVER VC SCHILLING & HAENEL 1883 Antique

Sidearm Used in Both World Wars

Here we present an antique Train Battalion German V.C. Schilling & C.G. Haenel Model 1883 “Reichsrevolver” Single Action Revolver chambered in 10.55mm, made circa 1885. This one has a unit marking at the base of the grip which is “7 T.S. 1. 106”.

The Model 1883 Reichsrevolver was a hefty solid-frame single-action revolver. It was based on the first Reichsrevolver, the Model 1879. It was the first centerfire handgun adopted by the fledgling German Empire, which was a simple design in line with similar European revolvers of the period.

Introduced in 1883, this revolver served as the standard issue sidearm for the Imperial German Army until 1908 when it was eventually replaced by the classic Luger 9mm semi-automatic. The pistol saw service from the 1880s into the 1940s, seeing action in both World Wars. A lanyard ring was typically seen under the grip handle for attaching the weapon to the uniform. The 1883 is named the “Officer’s Model” by some due to the earlier Model 1879 being named the “Cavalry Model” or “Trooper Model”. Besides Schilling and Haenel, various makers produced these guns, including F. Dresys, Mauser, and some government arsenals such as Erfurt. This six-shot gun was loaded via a gate on the right side similar to a conventional single action, but it was slow to unload because empties had to be removed with the help of a small rod, after the cylinder had been removed from the gun. The cylinder was taken out by the hammer being at half cock and the center axis pin removed. Aside from the World Wars, it also saw action in the Boxer Rebellion and various colonial skirmishes.

The overall condition is good. Gray patina. The action is excellent. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The grips are solid. Numbers match throughout. A great piece!

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Barrel is 4-5/8 inches.

Caliber: 10.55mm

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2200
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