Swiss revolver Model 1882 explained

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Content of the ebook :

Field dismounting of the Swiss revolver Model 1882
Advanced dismounting of the Swiss revolver Model 1882 (I)
- Dismounting the ejector rod and release spring
- Dismounting the side plate and left grip plate
Advanced dismounting of the Swiss revolver Model 1882 (II)
- Dismounting the main spring and rebound lever
- Dismounting the trigger and hand (pawl)
Advanced dismounting of the Swiss revolver Model 1882 (III)
- Dismounting the hammer and its components
- Dismounting the loading gate and spring
Functioning of the Swiss revolver Model 1882 (I)
- Cartridge loading
- Cartridge unloading
- The 7,5mm black powder revolver cartridge
Functioning of the Swiss revolver Model 1882 (II)
- Firing in single action mode
- Revolving of the cylinder
- Hammer cocked and loading gate lowered
Functioning of the Swiss revolver Model 1882 (III)
- Firing in double action mode
- Rebounding of the hammer
Early Swiss service revolvers
- Revolver Chamelot Delvigne Model 1872
- Galand model tested by the Swiss commission
- Revolver Model 1872/78
- Revolver Model 1878
- Lock of Warnant type
Evolution of the Swiss revolver Model 1882
- Wood grip plates
- Removable shoulder stock
- Mechanical improvements in the model 1882
- Early model 1882
- Removable recoil plate
- Improved loading gate
- The cyclist model
- The model 1882/29
Producers and markings
- Producers of the revolver Model 1882
- Serial number
- Commercial production and military gun sold after discharge
- Sequential takedown figures
- Inspector markings
Accessories relating to the Swiss revolver Model 1882
- Service holsters for the revolver Model 1882 and 1882/29
- Customs holster
- Cartridge pouch
- Takedown and cleaning tool
- User manuals