The German Reichsrevolver M1883, weighing 2.1 lbs and 10 inches long, features a gate-loading system for 10.6mm black powder cartridges. While it has some improvements over the M1879, its stiff safety, heavy trigger, increased recoil, and difficult sights make it impractical for modern use. The lack of an integrated ejector necessitates a separate tool for spent casings.
The German Reichsrevolver M1879 is a substantial antique firearm, weighing 2.9 lbs and measuring 13.6 inches. It fires 10.6mm black powder rounds and features a slow gate-loading process with manual cylinder indexing. Despite a smooth trigger and manageable recoil due to its weight, its single-action-only hammer is stiff, the grip offers little assistance, and ejection requires a separate tool.
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