Dardick Model 1500: The Very Unusual Magazine-fed Revolver

Published on July 20, 2025
Duration: 0:59

The Dardick Model 1500 is a unique magazine-fed revolver featuring an open-sided cylinder and proprietary triangular 'Tround' ammunition. Despite its innovative design, aiming to increase capacity, it was a commercial failure. The Tround itself was a complex assembly of plastic, brass, powder, and bullet.

Quick Summary

The Dardick Model 1500 is a highly unusual magazine-fed revolver featuring a three-round, open-sided cylinder and proprietary triangular 'Tround' ammunition. Despite its innovative design, it was a significant commercial failure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Dardick Model 1500
  2. 00:05Open-Sided Cylinder Mechanism
  3. 00:21The Tround Concept
  4. 00:32Tround Construction
  5. 00:48Internal Magazine Design
  6. 00:56Historical Outcome

Frequently Asked Questions

What made the Dardick Model 1500 a unique firearm?

The Dardick Model 1500 was unique for being a magazine-fed revolver. It featured an unusual open-sided cylinder and used proprietary triangular cartridges called 'Trounds' to potentially increase ammunition capacity.

What was the 'Tround' ammunition used in the Dardick Model 1500?

The Tround was a triangular-cased cartridge designed for the Dardick Model 1500. It consisted of a plastic case, bullet, brass primer insert, wad, and powder charge, aiming for better space efficiency than traditional rounds.

Did the Dardick Model 1500 achieve commercial success?

No, the Dardick Model 1500 was a significant commercial failure. Despite its innovative design features like the magazine-fed cylinder and Tround ammunition, it did not find success in the market.

How did the Dardick Model 1500's cylinder mechanism work?

The Dardick Model 1500 featured a three-round, open-sided cylinder. As it rotated, it allowed cartridges to be fed from an internal magazine into the chambers and then ejected spent casings from the opposite side.

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