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Not by accounts I've heard. The Webley and Nagant, for example,were renowned for their durability under field conditions. Revolvers went out of style because auto-loaders offer more firepower and faster reloads, not because they are more reliable or durable.
If anything, some military's resisted giving up revolvers because of perceived lack of reliability in auto-loaders. Magazines could be clogged by dirt and debris was one complaint, and the (perceived) need for constant or frequent cleaning and lubrication being another.
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