Swiss Model 1882 Ordnance DA/SA Revolver In 7.5mm, MFD 1892 Antique
SOLD FOR: $1,300.00
WOA#: WY240421CT003
Make: Waffenfabrik Bern, Switzerland
Model: 1882
Serial Number: 35921
Year of Manufacture: 1892
Caliber: 7.5 Swiss Ordnance
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver, fluted Cylinder with hand ejector.
Markings: The barrel is marked, “35921” the frame is marked, “35921” with “2646283” electro stenciled on the right side. The trigger, hammer, and ejector are marked “921” The cylinder is marked, “35921” There are various proofs throughout.
Barrel Length: 4.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a cylindrical Patridge sight with a square notch rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece ribbed wood panels. There are pressure dents and scratches throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Very Good to Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Hardened Trigger & Hammer
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is some minor fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its finish. There is a turn line in the cylinder. There are small nicks and scratches throughout. There is thinning on the front of the barrel and on the leading edges. Overall this pistol rates in Very Good 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: None.
Our Assessment: The Swiss Model 1882 Ordnance Revolver is a historically significant double-action/single-action (DA/SA) revolver chambered in 7.5mm. Adopted by the Swiss Army in 1882, this revolver remained in service until the mid-20th century, renowned for its precision engineering, reliability, and robust construction, hallmarks of Swiss craftsmanship. Chambered in the unique 7.5mm Swiss Ordnance cartridge, this revolver delivers a balanced performance with moderate recoil and good accuracy. The cartridge, roughly equivalent to .32 caliber, is known for its efficient ballistics, making it suitable for both military and police use at the time. One of the notable design elements of the Model 1882 is its DA/SA mechanism. This allows the revolver to be fired in double-action mode, where pulling the trigger cocks and releases the hammer, or in single-action mode, where the hammer is manually cocked before firing. This versatility offers the shooter the option of a quicker double-action pull or a more precise single-action shot.
Overall, the Swiss Model 1882 Ordnance Revolver is a testament to Swiss engineering and military firearm design. Its combination of reliability, precision, and robust construction made it a favored sidearm for Swiss military and police forces for many decades. Even today, it is appreciated by collectors and firearm enthusiasts for its historical significance and exemplary craftsmanship. -R.E.
