Swiss 1878

Published on November 13, 2025
Duration: 3:00

The Swiss 1878 revolver is a unique 10mm black powder firearm praised for its strange design and satisfying handling. It features a single/double action mechanism with an auto-rebound hammer and lockwork similar to the Warnant system. Notably, it lacks a loading gate, with a cylinder design that prevents cartridges from falling out, requiring manual indexing for loading.

Quick Summary

The Swiss 1878 revolver is a unique 10mm black powder firearm lacking a loading gate. It operates in single and double action with an auto-rebound hammer and features manual cylinder indexing for loading, with detents providing tactile feedback.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Swiss 1878
  2. 00:14Action and Mechanics Explained
  3. 00:33The Missing Loading Gate Feature
  4. 01:31Manual Indexing for Loading
  5. 02:00Ejector System Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Swiss 1878 revolver unique?

The Swiss 1878 is unique for its lack of a loading gate, a design choice that prevents cartridges from falling out. It also features an auto-rebound hammer and manual cylinder indexing for loading.

How is the Swiss 1878 revolver loaded without a gate?

Loading is done via manual indexing. The user physically rotates the cylinder to align each chamber for loading, with detents providing tactile feedback ('clonk') when aligned.

What type of action does the Swiss 1878 revolver have?

The Swiss 1878 is a single and double action revolver. Its lockwork is noted to be similar in design to the Warnant system.

What caliber is the Swiss 1878 revolver?

The Swiss 1878 revolver is chambered for 10mm black powder. It is a firearm designed for use with traditional black powder cartridges.

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