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SchmidtM1882

Revolvers · Switzerland · 1882
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SchmidtM1882

Schmidt M1882
Schmidt M1882 Photo: Rama · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
40
Reliability
70
Capacity
20
Ergonomics
35
Durability
85
Concealability
25
Recoil Control
50
Calibre Versatility
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Switzerland
CategoryRevolvers
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1882–1929
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,882
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Revolvers MASS Rating
54/64
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
173/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
30
Accuracy
40
Reliability
70
Capacity
20
Ergonomics
35
Durability
85
Concealability
25
Recoil Control
50
Calibre Versatility
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Schmidt M1882
Category
Production
1882–1929
Quantity
1,882
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1882
  • Service Entry Year1882
  • DesignerRudolph Schmidt
  • Weight (Empty)0.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSwiss Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action only
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
  • Safety Typenone
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity210 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)40 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1882
  • Production End1929
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1882Production started
  2. 1929Production ended
144
years in service
47
years in production
1,882
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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