Deactivated Rare WW1 Italian Revolver with Holster

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Deactivated Rare WW1 Italian Revolver in lovely condition with matching numbers. Manufactured by Mida GIA Castelli and dated 1917. On the right hand side of the frame is an oval with the letters RP, these are the Italian inspectors final proof markings. Chambered in a mighty 10.6mm with a clever folding trigger arrangement that locks into the frame. Accompanying with this revolver is an even rarer original brown leather holster. These revolvers were carried by Italian infantry units during WWI, and were issued largely to officers and senior NCOs. Italy's first world war effort is often over looked and some what forgotten, but they did take part during WW1. They originally sided with German but decided to sign the Treaty of London and then sided with Britain, France and Russia, entering the Great war in 1915. Ironically these revolvers were also used by Italian forces during the Second World War against the nations they fought along side in the First . A revolver that can be in both an Allied or Axis collection. Deactivated with a working action it can be cocked, stripped and dry fired.

To order Call 01547 529093 or 05603 416575 or email sales@deactivated-guns.co.uk.

Product Code: U5

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