This review covers the Revolver 92 Espagnol, a Spanish-made copy of a Smith & Wesson revolver intended for French service. It highlights the familiar push-button swing-out cylinder, capacity for six rounds of 8mm French Ordinance, and its weight and dimensions. Comparisons are made to different manufacturers' hammer designs and trigger feel, noting the sights are functional but shallow.
The Revolver 92 Espagnol is a Spanish-made copy of a Smith & Wesson revolver, designed for French service. It weighs two pounds, measures 9.5 inches in length, and fires six rounds of 8mm French Ordinance from a swing-out cylinder. While visually similar to S&W designs, variations exist in hammer and trigger feel between manufacturers.
This video by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries details the Spanish-made revolvers adopted by Britain during WWI as the 'Old Pattern' (OP) revolver to address a critical shortage. These revolvers, primarily copies of the Smith & Wesson top-break design, were procured from three Spanish manufacturers: Garate Compañía, Trocaola Aranzabal, and Obeyar. The video highlights the differences in grip shape and markings between these manufacturers, the significance of the 'sealed pattern' system for quality control, and the reasons for their adoption, including the need for a .455 caliber sidearm compatible with existing ammunition stocks.
