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mete · January 11, 2014, 08:34 PM

Anyone remember the Hammerli Revolver from the '70s ? Not too many were made .Called the Virginian ,a 45 Colt chambering .
IIRC they found that the gun was more accurate if they separated the two things the bullet did as it went from chamber to barrel. So they cut away the rifling at the back of the barrel so the bullet first aligned with the bore , then engaged the rifling. Anyone familiar with the revolver ?

January 11, 2014, 08:34 PM	#1
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Hammerli Revolver Anyone remember the Hammerli Revolver from the '70s ? Not too many were made .Called the Virginian ,a 45 Colt chambering . IIRC they found that the gun was more accurate if they separated the two things the bullet did as it went from chamber to barrel. So they cut away the rifling at the back of the barrel so the bullet first aligned with the bore , then engaged the rifling. Anyone familiar with the revolver ? __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !