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* ''[[A Very Long Engagement]]'' (2004) | |||
* ''[[The Big Red One]]'' (1980) | * ''[[The Big Red One]]'' (1980) | ||
Revision as of 07:02, 13 March 2009
The Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 revolver was based on an early revolver of the 1880s, which was itself partially designed by Nagant. The Mle 1892 became the standard military sidearm for French forces until several years after World War 1, and continued in French service for over half a century. It was devoloped by and produced at the government aresenal at St. Etienne and had some of the latest advances in revolver design of it's time: a swing-out cylinder, a curved grip, a hammer safety, and an ejector rod which ejected all cases simultaneously. The Mle 1892s frame comes in two halves; the entire left side of the frame is a hinged plate that may be swung forward to allow access to the lockwork. The major failing of the Mle 1892 was not in fact the weapon itself, but its underpowered ammunition. The Mle 1892 was also produced in Belgium and Spain, and there were some minor variations over the years; for example, some have round barrels, while others have hexagonal.
Specifications
- Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver.
- Caliber: 8 x 27mm SR
- Length: 9.44 inches
- Barrel Length: 4.50 inches
- Weight:
- :Revolver: 1.8 pounds
- Muzzle Velocity: 849 feet per second
The Mle 1892 Revolver appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:
Film
- A Very Long Engagement (2004)
- The Big Red One (1980)