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'''Pistola con caricato''' is a [[revolver]] with three [[Gun barrel|barrels]] ([[Combination gun|drilling]]) chambered in [[.25 ACP|6.35×15 mmSR]] and with a [[break action]] where the barrels sving down. The gun has an 18 round cylinder loaded with a type of moon clip, and each barrel has its own [[firing pin]]. Using a firing mode selector, the shooter can choose to use either one of the firing pins, all three at once, or the safe position. The safety is on the hammer, and stops the hammer from hitting any of the firing pins.<ref>[https://americanshootingjournal.com/the-pistola-con-caricato-revolver/ American Shooting Journal - Wheel Gun]</ref> |
'''Pistola con caricato''' is a [[revolver]] with three [[Gun barrel|barrels]] ([[Combination gun|drilling]]) chambered in [[.25 ACP|6.35×15 mmSR]] and with a [[break action]] where the barrels sving down. The gun has an 18 round cylinder loaded with a type of moon clip, and each barrel has its own [[firing pin]]. Using a firing mode selector, the shooter can choose to use either one of the firing pins, all three at once, or the safe position. The safety is on the hammer, and stops the hammer from hitting any of the firing pins.<ref>[https://americanshootingjournal.com/the-pistola-con-caricato-revolver/ American Shooting Journal - Wheel Gun]</ref> |
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Little is known of the history of the firearm. It is claimed that it was developed in the 20th century<ref>[https://www.guns.com/news/2012/05/10/pistola-con-caricato-18-shot-revolver/ The Pistola Con Caricato: 18-Shot Revolver, 3 Shots at a Time :: Guns.com]</ref> in Italy,<ref>[https://newatlas.com/triple-barrel-revolver-surfaces/22523/ The triple barrel, 18-shot Pistola con Caricato revolver]</ref> but some have also claimed that it was made in Spain.<ref name="horstheld">[http://web.archive.org/web/20160309055326/http://www.horstheld.com/0-Spain.htm A History of Spanish Firearms - The Gun Source]</ref> The inscription on the firearm is in Italian, and the full name of the firearm might have been "pistola con caricato''re''", but it appears the maker possibly |
Little is known of the history of the firearm. It is claimed that it was developed in the 20th century<ref>[https://www.guns.com/news/2012/05/10/pistola-con-caricato-18-shot-revolver/ The Pistola Con Caricato: 18-Shot Revolver, 3 Shots at a Time :: Guns.com]</ref> in Italy,<ref>[https://newatlas.com/triple-barrel-revolver-surfaces/22523/ The triple barrel, 18-shot Pistola con Caricato revolver]</ref> but some have also claimed that it was made in Spain.<ref name="horstheld">[http://web.archive.org/web/20160309055326/http://www.horstheld.com/0-Spain.htm A History of Spanish Firearms - The Gun Source]</ref> The inscription on the firearm is in Italian, and the full name of the firearm might have been "pistola con caricato''re''", but it appears the maker possibly ran out of space for the last two letters. One source claims that it is likely that only one prototype was made.<ref>[https://thearmsguide.com/5071/weird-gun-wednesday-pistola-con-caricato-revolver/ Weird Gun Wednesday: The Pistola Con Caricato Revolver | The Arms Guide]</ref> |
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| Pistola con caricato | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 6.35×15 mmSR |
| Caliber | 6.5 |
| Barrels | 3 |
| Action | Break action |
Pistola con caricato is a revolver with three barrels (drilling) chambered in 6.35×15 mmSR and with a break action where the barrels sving down. The gun has an 18 round cylinder loaded with a type of moon clip, and each barrel has its own firing pin. Using a firing mode selector, the shooter can choose to use either one of the firing pins, all three at once, or the safe position. The safety is on the hammer, and stops the hammer from hitting any of the firing pins.[1]
Little is known of the history of the firearm. It is claimed that it was developed in the 20th century[2] in Italy,[3] but some have also claimed that it was made in Spain.[4] The inscription on the firearm is in Italian, and the full name of the firearm might have been "pistola con caricatore", but it appears the maker possibly ran out of space for the last two letters. One source claims that it is likely that only one prototype was made.[5]
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