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In the hands of modern competition shooters, off-hand scores are in the 90/100 range (4-inch diameter bull), using handloaded ammunition.

Inside the grip, the key which is activated to relax or bend the mainspring.

FRENCH SERVICE REVOLVERS: SPECIFICATIONS

French Service Model of 1873

Manufacturer: Manufacture d’Armes de Saint-Etienne

Year of manufacture for test specimen: 1876

Caliber: 11 mm (.44) French Revolver Model 1873

Cylinder capacity: 6 shots

Length overall: 9.68 inches

Total height: 5.75 inches (at stock ring pin axis)

Thickness: 1.77 inches (at cylinder)

Empty weight: 43.7 oz.

Loaded weight: 47.20 oz.

Barrel length on test specimen: 4.48 inches

Rear sight: fixed “V” notch .08 inch wide at top and .02 inch deep on frame

Front sight: bead type of .09 inch diameter on barrel

Height of rear sight top above the hand: 1.89 inches

Trigger pull: Single action: 8.8 lbs. / Double action: 15.4 lbs.

Safety devices: Double action: safety notch on hammer

Frame material: steel

Finish: polished white