Revolver, model 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne also MAS 1873 #91

The arms dealer WH e.K. offers:Revolver, model 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne also MAS 1873 The revolver model 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne (also revolver MAS 1873) was the first double-action revolver of the French army. The revolver was mainly manufactured by the Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne. The French Ministry of War acquired the patents for the Chamelot-Delvigne system developed in 1871 from the Belgian company Pirlot Frères. Under the jurisdiction of the French artillery testing commission, the patent was further developed and, after implemented improvements, was introduced as M 1873 as the first revolver of the French army. The weapon initially used the 11 mm cartridge M 73 (11 × 17 mm R), which was deemed too weak. In 1890, the cartridge M 1873/90 with a stronger load was introduced, increasing the muzzle velocity by 60 to 190 m/s. The weapons themselves were very reliable and resistant to wear and damage, a key reason for their use for over 70 years. The Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Modèle 1873 was adopted by the French army as a service revolver for non-commissioned officers. The steel of the model 1873 remained untreated and the cylinder was not fluted. The variant Modèle 1874 Revolver d'Officier made of blued steel and with a fluted cylinder was issued to officers.The design of the Chamelot-Delvigne revolvers was very successful; they were used in Belgium, Italy, and in 1882 in Switzerland, there as revolver model 1882. Although a revolver Modèle 1892 was introduced later, it was still frequently used in World War I and was also issued to reserve units in World War II in 1940.Manufacturer: Manufacture d'armes de Saint-ÉtienneCaliber: 11 mm cartridge M 73 (11 × 17 mm R)Barrel length: 4.5"Cylinder capacity: 6 cartridgesSA/DA variantFinish: blued, obviously refurbished (grinding marks)Grip: walnut wood4-digit SN, as far as visible matching numbersvalid prooforiginal proof marks presentused condition with noticeable traceslanyard loopno foreign stamps* Take the opportunity to view in the store. Condition descriptions are always very objective! * All information without guarantee! Our terms and conditions apply exclusively, which you can view at the following link: https://www.der-waffenhaendler.de/agb/ If you have questions about the item, please feel free to contact us!Purchase is of course only with the appropriate acquisition authorization!