SOLD - Italian Bodeo Model 1889 Revolver (111921-1)

Description

11/30/21 - The Bodeo Model 1889 was an Italian revolver named after the head of the Italian firearm commission, Carlo Bodeo. It was produced by a wide variety of manufacturers between 1889 and 1931 in both Spain and Italy. The Bodeo was employed by the Royal Italian Army in World War I, the Interwar Italian colonial wars, and World War II. This one was manufactured in 1890, is all correct, and has retained about 90% of its original finish. Generally, there is minor wear on the high edges, around the muzzle, and on the high edges of the cylinder. Some spotty wear at the base of the frame. While there isn't much actual finish loss, there is light spotty oxidation throughout and some splotchy discoloration on both sides of the frame. The original lanyard ring is intact. The gun comes with 8 rounds of 10.35mm Fiocchi ammo and a short write-up about the gun (in Italian), which includes a serial number range. The bore has good rifling with very minor pin-pricking throughout.