Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Reichsrevolver Model 1883
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
47
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1883
- Service Entry Year1883
- DesignerLudwig Loewe & Co.
- Weight (Empty)0.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGerman Army, Imperial German Navy
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge10.6x25mmR
- Calibre10.6 mm
- Case Length38 mm
- Calibre Class10.6mm
- Bullet Weight17.5 g
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modessingle-action/double-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Magazine Capacity6
- Trigger Typesingle/double-action
- Safety Typehalf-cock notch
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity225 m/s
- Muzzle Energy442
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Effective Range (area)100 m
- Maximum Range1,500 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length115 mm
- Rifling Twist1:254mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed notch and blade
- Sight Radius150 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length265 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production140,000
- Production Start1883
- Production End1908
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width35 mm
- Height130 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1883Production started
143
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
164REVOLVERS47PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · REVOLVERS565GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS23PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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