Original Imperial German M1879 "Cavalry Model" Reichsrevolver - Serial 9615 German Field Equipment but the YM-9 mask appears

but the YM-9 mask appears to be molded in a newer air-superiority gray colored rubber

- 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia

- Blade Length: 7"

with his patent rights -Between 1849 and 1888 Tranter secured 24 patents firearms design patents and 19 cartridge patents- as well as the Tranter factory later being acquired by munitions manufacturer George Kynoch

consistent with the design of the Safety Hammerless or S&W

Original Imperial German M1879 "Cavalry Model" Reichsrevolver - Serial 9615 German Field Equipment but the YM-9 mask appearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of one of the great romantic era Imperial German Army Revolvers. The M1879 Reichsrevolver, or Reichs Commissions Revolver Modell 1879, was a service revolver used by the German Army from 1879 to 1908, when it was superseded by the Luger. The Model of 1879 was issued with a 7" 10. 6mm x 25R mm Barrel, which sported a rather fancy ring to the muzzle. In 1883 they introduced a shorter barrel