10.35/10.4mm (same Cartridge) Rimmed Black Powder with a lead bullet 11gms / 175grs @ 253mps/ 840fps
05. Designed by
An Italian Committee Chaired By Bodeo
06. Design date
1889 Refined from a Mod 1874
07. In service date(s)
1889 to 1945
08. Adopted by
Italy and also later Germany in WW2 as reserve arm
09. Production quantities
Manufactured by as many as 5 companies inc Bernadelli 200,000 +
10. Mechanism
A Double Action 6 shot Solid Frame Revolver made both with a Trigger Guard and without that having a Folding Trigger. 4 ½” Octagonal and Round Barrels. A Hammer Safety preventing discharge except from fully cocked position. Fixed Sights
11. Weight
950gms 2.1lbs with 4 ½” barrel
12. Mountings
13. Practicality in action
A simple reliable rugged revolver remaining in service for over 50 yrs
14. Comments / Other information
Issued to Officers/ NCO’s and Trumpeters also used by the Caribiniere (Police).By WW1 issued to Machine Gun Crews and support troops not in direct Combat