Pieper M1893

Pieper M1893
TypeRevolving carbine
Place of origin Belgium
Service history
In service1896-1920s
Used byCuerpo de Policía Rural
WarsMexican Revolution
Production history
DesignerHenri Pieper
Designed1893
ManufacturerHenri Pieper & Co.
Produced1896–1897
No. built>350
Specifications
Mass2.95 kg (6.5 lb)
Length914 mm (36.0 in)

Cartridge8x50mm Pieper Carbine
ActionDouble action
Feed system9-rounds cylinder
Sightsrear adjustable
ReferencesMain source[1]

The Pieper M1893 was a Belgian double-action revolver carbine with a gas-seal system that used the 8mm Pieper Carbine cartridge.

  1. ^ 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.