Galand de Guerre Model 1872: Too Good for the Military

[Bob Riebe]

                                       
                                                        

                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIRteGFAO-o&ab_channel=ForgottenWeapons

    Charles François Galand is best known for his simultaneous-extraction Model 1868, but he also developed a very good solid-frame revolver. This was specifically for the French 1871 military trials, which specifically required a solid frame. The Galand was chambered for 12mm Galand (with its distinctive very thick rim), held 6 rounds, operated in either single or double action, required no tools to disassemble, and had very simple but durable lockwork. The gun was very good, and was a very tight competitor for the other trials finalist, the Chamelot-Delvigne. Ultimately, it lost out because it was the more expensive of the two options.