Italian Bodeo Model 1889 Revolver

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Description

This is a nice example of an Italian Bodeo Model 1889 revolver, manufactured at MIDA GA Castelli Brescia in 1918. Made by a large variety of Italian gun-makers, the Bodeo became the service revolver of the Italian Army in 1891. The revolver was named after the head of the Italian commission that recommended its adoption, Carlo Bodeo. It remained the principle handgun of the Italian Army until it was increasingly supplanted by the Glisenti Model 1910. The revolver was never declared obsolete and remained as a reserve weapon until the end of World War II. The Italian manufacturers identified with the production of the Bodeo include: Societa Siderurgica Glisenti, Castelli of Brescia, Metallurgica Bresciana, and Vincenzo Bernardelli of Gardone Val Trompia. During World War I, Spanish manufacturers Errasti and Arrostegui of Eibar produced the Bodeo for the Italian government. The Italians nicknamed this revolver coscia d’agnello ("leg of lamb"). During World War II, the Wehrmacht designated the Bodeo as Revolver 680 when utilized as an alternative firearm.

This particular example is all complete with about 60% of its original finish remaining.

The action is crisp and fully functional on both double and single action. The unique swiveling ejector rod is also intact and fully functional. Additional the delicate, trigger catch which holds the folding triggering in place when not in use is also fully functional.

The bore and chambers are all very good with nice rifling and only minor "frost pitting".

*This weapon was made after 1899 and MUST be shipped to Federal Firearms License holder for transfer. Never bought a gun through an FFL before? Give us a call at (262) 473-5444 and we'd be glad to walk you through this simple process

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