Engineering:FAMAE revolver

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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 0-7106-2801-3. 
  2. Scarlata, Paul (October 1, 2009). "Chilean Military & Police Handgun Cartridges". Shotgun News. pp. 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. http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Infantry-Weapons/Famae-0-38-Special-revolver-Chile.html. Retrieved 2009-06-13. 
  5. Jones, Richard (2009). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009-2010. Jane's Information Group. p. 19. ISBN 0-7106-2869-2. 

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