{"product_id":"swiss-model-1882-schmidt-ordnance-revolver-7-5mm-swiss-matching-numbers","title":"Swiss Model 1882 Schmidt Ordnance Revolver – 7.5mm Swiss – Matching Numbers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Model 1882 Ordnance Revolver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly associated with designer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRudolf Schmidt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, chambered for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5mm Swiss Ordnance cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These were adopted by the Swiss military in 1882 and manufactured primarily by Waffenfabrik Bern as a high-quality military sidearm. The Model 1882 is a six-shot, double-action revolver and is especially recognizable by its octagonal barrel, distinctive side-mounted ejector system, lanyard ring and finely machined action. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly appealing because the visible serial-numbered components appear to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21783\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shown on the barrel, frame\/cylinder area and internal components. The matching-number aspect is important on Swiss military arms and adds considerably to collector desirability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is excellent for a military revolver of this age. The blued metal retains a very strong overall appearance with only modest edge wear and handling marks. The cylinder still shows attractive finish and the small parts retain contrasting straw\/gold coloration. The wood grips are in very good condition with attractive grain, some honest handling wear and no obvious major cracks or losses. The lanyard ring remains present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43507960905805,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/A27DD4B3-263A-4E28-AFA0-E4E8332A59BD.jpg?v=1787586823","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/swiss-model-1882-schmidt-ordnance-revolver-7-5mm-swiss-matching-numbers","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}