Italian Bodeo m1889

[Ptreece]

Anyone have experience with these? I'm looking to eventually pick one of these up.

 

[Hickory76]

Interesting design that reminded me of the 1895 Nagants that used to flood Shotgun News. The lack of trigger guard sent me on a quick Google run - interesting how the trigger folds up! At first I thought maybe it was single action only, and an exposed trigger would still be "safe" - but I didn't realize that the trigger folds up. Thanks for sharing - good luck!

https://www.horsesoldier.com/produc...#:~:text=It used solid iron frame,40) caliber.

 

[Overwatch326]

Anyone have experience with these? I'm looking to eventually pick one of these up.

Just what I've learned from C&Rsenal—Mae does great minute-long reviews, if the long form stuff isn't your thing.

Sourcing ammo's gonna be a pain for you and your wallet, but BuffaloArms.com (double-check if it's smokeless or black powder!) might help you out—supposedly Fiocchi does a run once in a blue moon, but you might have better luck panning for gold or digging for oil.

I also found a video with a guy showing how to reload using .45 Auto Rim brass and 200gr .44-40 bullets—hope this helps!

 

[Ptreece]

Thank you for the links! I've seen these videos. I plan on loading myself. I already load 10.6 Greman Ordinance. It's definitely a lot cheaper to laod them myself.
I see that RTI has a bunch of them, but I don't want to take a gamble and get a piece of garbage.

 

[Bob A]

I've got a holster for your potential Bodeo!

Odd Holster

This holster came with the Hopkins & Allen. It's unlike any I've seen, and I suspect it's worth more than the pistol. Any info regarding its origin or value would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

www.mdshooters.com

 

[MilsurpDan]

I’ve got one and the dies to load for it. I haven’t actually loaded any ammo for it yet, but I have shot it.

Neat revolver with a long history. A bit awkward to shoot with the enlisted man version without the trigger guard.

Not my favorite military revolver by any means, but I bought it for the history anyway.

 

[ohen cepel]

@Ptreece I have a Bodeo I would sell if you're looking. Near Eldersburg.

Anyone have experience with these? I'm looking to eventually pick one of these up.