Videos tagged with Abadie System

This video provides an expert-level examination of the rare Portuguese Abadie 1878 revolver, detailing its unique single-action and double-action mechanism. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, walks through the firearm's distinctive takedown procedure, highlighting the innovative Abadie system for rapid cylinder manipulation. The review contrasts this solid-frame design with contemporary top-break revolvers.

This expert guide details the disassembly and accessory use of the Swiss 1882 revolver, presented by a specialist in historical military firearms. It covers the unique coin-operated takedown screw, internal Fagnus-style lockwork with the Abadie safety system, and the Rudolf Schmidt-designed grip. The guide also demonstrates the rare shoulder stock/holster combination, comparing the 7.5mm rig to the earlier 10.4mm Model 1878.

This review explores the rare W. von Steiger auto-ejecting revolver prototypes developed in Switzerland during the late 19th century. It details the innovative auto-ejection mechanism, design evolution from 9mm to 10.4mm, and practical improvements like case deflection. Despite its speed, the design was ultimately not adopted by the Swiss military in favor of the simpler Abadie system.

In this video, "Bloke on the Range" compares the reloading speed of a rare 7.5mm Swiss M82/29 "Abadie"-type gateloading revolver against a classic 1940s Smith & Wesson M&P revolver chambered in .38 S&W. The experiment aims to quantify just how much slower gateloading is compared to a swing-out cylinder, even with the Abadie system's automatic cylinder indexing. The host reveals that, even with its specialized mechanism, gateloading is demonstrably slower and less efficient.

The Rast & Gasser M1898 is a significant Austro-Hungarian revolver, serving through WWI and even WWII. It features a unique disassembly process and a loading gate safety mechanism that disconnects the hammer when open. While the double-action trigger is heavy, the single-action pull is refined. Modern production of 8mm Gasser ammunition is available from Fiocchi.