Swiss Model 1882 Ordnance 7.5mm 4.5″ DA/SA Revolver, MFD 1925 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,000.00

LSB#: LSB251220TO110

Make: Waffenfabrik Bern, Switzerland

Model: 1882

Serial Number: 27243

Year of Manufacture: 1925 / C&R

Caliber: 7.5 Swiss Ordnance

Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver, fluted Cylinder with hand ejector. 

Markings: The barrel is marked, “27243”. The frame is marked, “27243 / P.64”. The trigger, hammer, and ejector are marked “243”. The trigger is also marked “983”. The cylinder is marked “27243”. The underside of the barrel is marked “983”. There are various proofs throughout.

Barrel Length: 4.5″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U notch cut into the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece grooved wood. There is little to no wear. There are light scratches and compression marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in about Fine condition.   

Type of Finish: Blue, Straw Trigger & Hammer

Finish Originality: Original.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.  

Overall Condition:  This pistol retains about 98% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear. There is a turn line in the cylinder. There are small scratches throughout. The barrel’s edges have a few nicks throughout. There is thinning on the front of the barrel and on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall this pistol rates in about Fine condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with light side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is heavy. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a leather holster with shoulder sling in about Good condition. 

Our Assessment: The Swiss Model 1882 Ordnance Revolver was adopted as a standard service sidearm by the Swiss military in the late nineteenth century and remained in use well into the twentieth century. Manufactured at Waffenfabrik Bern, the Model 1882 reflects the precision and craftsmanship associated with Swiss arms production, with tight tolerances and careful finishing. Chambered in 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance, the cartridge was specifically developed for these revolvers and is closely tied to Swiss military service. Production continued into the early twentieth century, with later examples such as this one reflecting refinements in manufacture while retaining the original design.

This example was produced in 1925 and retains about 98 percent of its original blue finish with light handling wear, scattered small scratches, and minor thinning along the leading edges and front of the barrel along with a visible turn line on the cylinder. The grooved wood grip panels show minimal wear with light handling marks but remain free of cracks or chips, rating in Fine condition overall. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and light fouling present, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly with a crisp single action break and a heavier double action pull, and the cylinder locks up well with only slight play. The revolver includes a leather holster with shoulder sling and presents as a fine example of a Swiss military revolver from the early twentieth century. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P