Rast & Gasser M1898
| Rast & Gasser M1898 | |
|---|---|
Rast & Gasser M1898 Revolver from the Swedish Army Museum. | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Austria-Hungary |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1898–1945 1898–1918 (Austria-Hungary) |
| Used by | Austria-Hungary Kingdom of Italy Kingdom of Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia |
| Wars | Boxer Rebellion World War I Polish-Soviet War World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | August Rast |
| Manufacturer | Rast & Gasser |
| Produced | 1898–1919 |
| No. built | Up to 200,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 935 g (2.1 lb) unloaded |
| Length | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
| Barrel length | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Cartridge | 8mm Gasser |
| Action | Double-action revolver |
| Muzzle velocity | 240 m/s (787.4 ft/s) |
| Feed system | 8 round cylinder |
| Sights | Rear V-notch and front post |
The Rast & Gasser M1898 is a double-action, solid-frame revolver that served as the standard sidearm for the Austro-Hungarian Army from 1898 to 1918, including during World War I. It was chambered for the 8mm Gasser cartridge, which was specifically designed for this revolver. The M1898 was manufactured by the Austrian firm Rast & Gasser and remained in service throughout the war due to its durability and reliability under harsh conditions.