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.
The Winchester-Hotchkiss M1879 and M1883 represent early American bolt-action rifle designs by Benjamin Hotchkiss. Initially submitted for US Army trials, military adoption was slow due to a preference for single-shot firearms. These rifles were chambered in .45-70 Government and featured a tubular buttstock magazine, with the M1883 addressing a breakage issue found in the M1879's stock design.
This video offers a book review of 'The Winchester-Lee Rifle' by Eugene Myszkowski. It delves into the firearm designs of James Paris Lee, highlighting his significant contributions including four rifles adopted by the US military (M1879, M1883, M1885, M1895) and his influence on the Lee-Enfield family. The review specifically focuses on the M1895 Lee Navy rifle, noting its interesting straight-pull action and its 6mm caliber. The video points to the author's website for further details.
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