Beautiful Perrin Revolving Carbine

Published on May 23, 2022
Duration: 8:10

This comprehensive overview of the Perrin Revolving Carbine, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical context, design evolution, and mechanical features. The carbine, a single-action variant of the Perrin and Delmas revolver, utilized an advanced 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge. While submitted for French military trials, it was ultimately rejected in favor of the Chassepot rifle due to range limitations and cost. The review highlights its unique features, including a folding ejector rod and a V-notch rear sight graduated to 500 meters.

Quick Summary

The Perrin Revolving Carbine is a historical French firearm featuring a single-action mechanism and chambered for the 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge, known for its thick rim and heeled bullet. Despite its innovative design, including a 500m graduated sight and bayonet lug, it was rejected for military service due to insufficient range and high cost compared to the Chassepot rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Origins
  2. 01:00Design Evolution and History
  3. 02:06Mechanical Features
  4. 02:54Ammunition and Cartridge
  5. 03:56Sights and Bayonet
  6. 04:34Unloading and Cylinder Gap
  7. 05:46Production and Serial Numbers
  8. 06:13Military Trials and Rejection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Perrin Revolving Carbine?

The Perrin Revolving Carbine is a historical firearm developed in France, featuring a single-action mechanism and chambered for the unique 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge. It was an evolution of the Perrin and Delmas revolver design.

What cartridge does the Perrin Revolving Carbine use?

It utilizes the 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge, notable for its thick rim (3-4mm) and a heeled bullet design, where the case is 12mm and the bore is 11mm.

Why was the Perrin Revolving Carbine rejected for French military service?

The carbine was rejected in favor of the Chassepot rifle primarily due to the pistol-caliber cartridge's limited range and the high manufacturing cost of the carbine itself.

What are the key features of the Perrin Revolving Carbine?

Key features include a solid frame, single-action operation, a V-notch rear sight graduated to 500 meters, a blade front sight, a socket bayonet lug, and a folding ejector rod for unloading.

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