Type |
Service revolver |
Place of origin |
United Kingdom |
Service history |
In service |
1862-1880 |
Used by |
United Kingdom & Colonies, British Commonwealth, |
Wars |
Anglo-Zulu War, First Boer War, numerous British colonial conflicts, Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
Production history |
Designer |
Lt. Beaumont (Royal Engineers), Robert Adams |
Designed |
1862 |
Manufacturer |
Robert Adams of London |
Produced |
1862-1880 |
Number built |
approx 250,000 |
Specifications |
Weight |
2.4lb (1.1kg), unloaded |
Length |
11.25in. (286mm) |
|
Cartridge |
Cap & Ball |
Calibre |
.479 (38-bore), .442 (54-bore), & .338(120-bore) |
Action |
Double Action revolver |
Rate of fire |
12 rounds/minute |
Muzzle velocity |
620ft/s (190m/s) |
Effective range |
35yds |
Maximum range |
100yds |
Feed system |
5-round cylinder |
Sights |
fixed front post and rear notc |