Mle 1892 8mm Revolver (French) with Documentation

[WarPig1976]

This weapon is a perfect example of the saying " if you have to ask,you'll never understand." I see a mechanical masterpiece as fine as any Swiss watch.
They sure don't make'em like they used too.!!!

I've seen plastic stuff made with these new 3D printers, can metal parts be "printed"??

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[dutchbert]

@Jmoore: excellent documentation! Great detail. I think my fabricating friend can work with these. Thank you!

@WarPig1976: One of the showcases of the 3D printer is in fact a firearm. I haven't seen it myself, but if I remember correctly it's an assault rifle. The only part they do not 'print' is the firing pin...
The plan to have the mle1892 part 'printed' is an experiment, with the thought in mind that it could always be replaced by a more conventionally fabricated version.

[jmoore]

I think my fabricating friend can work with these.

You'll have to cipher out the various angles and centerline of the pivot by examining the frame. Probably would best be done with the expectation of some hand fitting. Easier to remove metal than put it back!

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I see a mechanical masterpiece as fine as any Swiss watch.

It does have one of the most nicely finished interiors of any firearm I've ever examined. It also appeared to have extremely robust design of the moving parts. It looks odd, but it makes sense. How well it would do full of sand or mud I don't know. Might be TOO nice!

[dutchbert]

@jmoore: the fabricator has a question I should have thought of before: How is the lever secured to the frame? What makes sure the two don't come apart sponaniously?
Can you find out without taking the weapon apart?