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M1879 REICHSREVOLVER
The 10.6 mm Model 1879 Reichsrevolver was adopted in 1879 by Germany. The makers name is inscribed on the left side in an oval below the cylinder. All the parts including screws and grips are serial numbered to the gun. The revolver is rust browned. Although replaced by the P08 in 1908, many remained in service or were reissued to second line troops during World War I.
Following is a summary of 45 unit marked M1879 Reichsrevolvers reported in Noll’s “The Imperial German Regimental Marking”
M 1879 manufactured by GEBR. MAUSER & CIE; 4 reported with dates of 1880
M 1879 manufactured by F.V. DREYSE; 10 reported with dates of 1881,1882,1883
M 1879 manufactured by S&S, V.C.S., C.G.H.; 31 reported with dates of 1881,1812,1883, 1888, 1893
The unit markings are distributed as folllows: 28 artillery, 8 munitions columns, 4 cavalry and 5 other.
References:
Adanek, “Pistols of World War I” 2001
Chamberlain, Faithful Soldiers of the German Empire the Modell 1879 and 1883 Deutsche Armeerevolvers article in Gun Collectors Digest
Noll “The Imperial German Regimental Marking” 1998
Walter, “German Military Handguns 1879-1918" 1980
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Figure 1. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655. It has a graceful appearance topped off by a reinforcing band at the barrels end (commonly termed cannon barrel).
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Figure 2. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655 dated 1881. All the parts including the grips and screws are numbered to the gun. It bears a test proof on the left side of the barrel. The manufacture is indicated by the S&S, V.C.S., C.G.H., Suhl in an oval. It signifies the collaboration of Spangenberg & Sauer, V.C. Shilling & Co., and C.G.Haenel all of Suhl, in the manufacture of this revolver.
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Figure 3. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655. Right side.
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Figure 4. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655. Bottom of grip showing a 9.H.4.11. unit marking. It signifies the 9th Hussar Regiment, 4th Eskadron, weapon number 11.
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Figure 5. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655, shown with its World War I battle history. During World War I the 9th Hussar regiment battled with the 30th Infanterie Division, 7th Cavalry Division and the 7th Cavalry Schutzen Division. It fought on both the Western and Eastern Fronts during World War I.
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Figure 6. The 9th Hussar Regiment at mobilization(August 1914) for World war I.
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Figure 7. Members of the 9th Hussar Regiment on the Eastern Front reading orders and maps trying to determine where to go next. The Hussar on the right is wearing a horn, a bayonet and a flare gun(??) or is that a part of the horn??
Jan C Still
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The 10.6 mm Model 1879 Reichsrevolver was adopted in 1879 by Germany. The makers name is inscribed on the left side in an oval below the cylinder. All the parts including screws and grips are serial numbered to the gun. The revolver is rust browned. Although replaced by the P08 in 1908, many remained in service or were reissued to second line troops during World War I.
Following is a summary of 45 unit marked M1879 Reichsrevolvers reported in Noll’s “The Imperial German Regimental Marking”
M 1879 manufactured by GEBR. MAUSER & CIE; 4 reported with dates of 1880
M 1879 manufactured by F.V. DREYSE; 10 reported with dates of 1881,1882,1883
M 1879 manufactured by S&S, V.C.S., C.G.H.; 31 reported with dates of 1881,1812,1883, 1888, 1893
The unit markings are distributed as folllows: 28 artillery, 8 munitions columns, 4 cavalry and 5 other.
References:
Adanek, “Pistols of World War I” 2001
Chamberlain, Faithful Soldiers of the German Empire the Modell 1879 and 1883 Deutsche Armeerevolvers article in Gun Collectors Digest
Noll “The Imperial German Regimental Marking” 1998
Walter, “German Military Handguns 1879-1918" 1980
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M18791.jpg31.68 KB
Figure 1. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655. It has a graceful appearance topped off by a reinforcing band at the barrels end (commonly termed cannon barrel).
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M18792.jpg31.26 KB
Figure 2. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655 dated 1881. All the parts including the grips and screws are numbered to the gun. It bears a test proof on the left side of the barrel. The manufacture is indicated by the S&S, V.C.S., C.G.H., Suhl in an oval. It signifies the collaboration of Spangenberg & Sauer, V.C. Shilling & Co., and C.G.Haenel all of Suhl, in the manufacture of this revolver.
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Figure 3. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655. Right side.
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Figure 4. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655. Bottom of grip showing a 9.H.4.11. unit marking. It signifies the 9th Hussar Regiment, 4th Eskadron, weapon number 11.
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Figure 5. M1879 Reichsrevolver, serial number 2655, shown with its World War I battle history. During World War I the 9th Hussar regiment battled with the 30th Infanterie Division, 7th Cavalry Division and the 7th Cavalry Schutzen Division. It fought on both the Western and Eastern Fronts during World War I.
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Figure 6. The 9th Hussar Regiment at mobilization(August 1914) for World war I.
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Figure 7. Members of the 9th Hussar Regiment on the Eastern Front reading orders and maps trying to determine where to go next. The Hussar on the right is wearing a horn, a bayonet and a flare gun(??) or is that a part of the horn??
Jan C Still
Site Owner - Operator
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