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Pieper M1893
| Pieper M1893 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolving carbine |
| Place of origin |  Belgium |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1896-1920s |
| Used by | Cuerpo de Policía Rural |
| Wars | Mexican Revolution |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Henri Pieper |
| Designed | 1893 |
| Manufacturer | Henri Pieper & Co. |
| Produced | 1896–1897 |
| No. built | >350 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.95 kg (6.5 lb) |
| Length | 914 mm (36.0 in) |
| Cartridge | 8x50mm Pieper Carbine |
| Action | Double action |
| Feed system | 9-rounds cylinder |
| Sights | rear adjustable |
| References | Main source[1] |
The Pieper M1893 was a Belgian double-action revolver carbine with a gas-seal system that used the 8mm Pieper Carbine cartridge.
- ^ Walter, John (2006). Ramage, Ken (ed.). Rifles of the world: World'd definitive guide to centerfire and rimfire rifles (3rd ed.). Iola, WI.: Krause publications. pp. 369, 370, 596. ISBN 978-0-89689-241-5.
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