I saw a Model 1883 Reichsrevolver, officers model with double triggers and an extractor. I'm lead to believe the trigger configuration was; one for SA, the other for DA. By todays standard that strikes me as very strange. I thought "set triggers" on my first observation. The cylinder didn't appear to be a pivot out type like a S&W of today. As a result I wondered how the extractor functioned if in fact it had a loading gate similar to a cowboy action SA.
How rare is the "Officers" model? Is my assumption correct regarding the triggers? How does the extractor function. Is there a modern caliber cartridge that equates to the original caliber?
Thanks for any information.
Frank
How rare is the "Officers" model? Is my assumption correct regarding the triggers? How does the extractor function. Is there a modern caliber cartridge that equates to the original caliber?
Thanks for any information.
Frank