FAMAE revolver

Revolver
FT-2000
TypeRevolver
Place of originChile
Service history
Used byChilean armed forces and Gendarmerie[1]
Production history
ManufacturerFAMAE
VariantsSlightly smaller version in .32 Long Colt
Specifications
Mass630g
Length225 mm
Barrel length82 mm
Cartridge
  • .32 Long Colt
  • .38 Special[2]
ActionDouble-action
Feed systemSix round cylinder
Sightsblade front, frame notch rear

The FAMAE FT-2000 is a double-action, .38 Special, solid frame revolver produced in Chile.[3] A slightly smaller variant is produced in .32 Long Colt.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Jones, Richard (2007). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2007-2008. Jane's Information Group. p. 255. ISBN 978-0-7106-2801-5.
  2. ^ Scarlata, Paul (October 1, 2009). "Chilean Military & Police Handgun Cartridges". Shotgun News. p. 18.
  3. ^ Hogg, Ian (1989). Jane's Infantry Weapons 1989-90, 15th Edition. Jane's Information Group. p. 17. ISBN 0-7106-0889-6.
  4. ^ "Famae 0.38 Special revolver (Chile), Pistols". Jane's Infantry Weapons. Jane's Information Group. Jan 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
  5. ^ Jones, Richard (2009). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009-2010. Jane's Information Group. p. 19. ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.

External links

  • Official website
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.38 caliber firearms
Cartridges
  • .38 Short Colt (1871)
  • .38-40 Winchester (1874)
  • .38 Long Colt (1875)
  • .38 S&W (1877)
  • .38 Special (1898)
  • .38 ACP (1900)
  • .380 ACP (1908)
  • .38 Super (1927)
  • .357 Magnum (1935)

and all 9mm cartridges

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PistolsSMGs


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