The Mateba MTR-8 is a unique Italian revolver designed for competition, featuring a low bore axis achieved by positioning the cylinder forward and lower. It operates in double-action or single-action via external levers and requires a specific speed loader/spacer to function. Its external hand mechanism for cylinder rotation is visible during hammer cocking.
The Mateba MTR-8 is a rare Italian DA/SA revolver designed by Emilio Ghisoni, featuring a unique low bore axis for reduced muzzle climb and improved stability. Despite a short 3-inch barrel, it achieves a long sight radius of approximately 10 inches. A distinctive feature is its reliance on a special speedloader/spacer disk for firing and extraction, enabling high cylinder capacities, such as 12 rounds in the .32 caliber MTR-12.
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