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Schüler Reform
The Reform Pistole, better known today as the Schüler Reform, is a .25 ACP semi-automatic pistol designed by August Schüler, patented in 1904. It was produced between 1907 and 1914 at his factory in Suhl, August Schüler Waffenfabrik, as well as some licensed production at other factories. It is sometimes known as the Breveté, due to stamping on the magazine referring to "patented", or D.R.P 177023, its patent number. The Reform is a unique attempt to reduce the bulk of a traditional trigger (firearms)#Double-action only, double-action revolver. It replaces the Cylinder (firearms), cylinder with a Magazine (firearms), magazine-like block of four chambers and barrels arranged vertically. Each barrel holds one cartridge, and the entire assembly is slid down into the frame of the pistol, not unlike the Clip (firearms), clip seen on a top-load bolt action rifle. When loading the magazine, the uppermost barrel stops slightly below the hammer. The friction provided by a small spring-loa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
25 ACP
The .25 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) (6.35×16mmSR) is a semi-rimmed, straight-walled centerfire pistol cartridge introduced by John Browning in 1905 alongside the Fabrique Nationale M1905 pistol. Design The cartridge is of semi-rimmed design meaning that the rim protrudes slightly beyond the diameter of the base of the cartridge so the cartridge can headspace on the rim.*Wilson, R. K. ''Textbook of Automatic Pistols''. Plantersville, SC: Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, 1943. p. 258. . Though the .25 ACP was designed for semi-automatic pistols, various .25 ACP revolvers were produced in the early twentieth century by Belgian, French, and German gunmakers such as Adolph Frank and Decker. In the late twentieth century, Bowen Classic Arms produced a custom Smith & Wesson revolver in .25 ACP.Bowen, Hamilton. ''The Custom Revolver''. Privately printed, 2001. . Performance The use of the .25 ACP allows for a very compact lightweight gun, usually pocket pistols, but the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |