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Beretta Laramie
Type Revolver
Place of origin Flag of Italy Italy
Production history
Manufacturer Beretta
Specifications
Barrel length
  • 5 in (13 cm)[1]
  • 6.5 in (17 cm)[1]

Cartridge .45 Long Colt, .38 Special[1]
Action single action [1]
Feed system 6 round cylinder[1]
Sights Adjustable rear sight, Fixed front sight[1]

The Beretta Laramie is a single-action revolver produced by Beretta. It is modeled after the Smith & Wesson Model 3.[1]

The Laramie has an automatic safety on the hammer consisting of a sliding bar. After each shot, the bar automatically positions itself between the hammer and the frame, preventing accidental discharge.[2] The bar also blocks the barrel releasing device and the rotation of the cylinder. The revolver can be transported safely when the hammer is in the half-cock notch, in this position the cylinder is able to rotate and the barrel can be opened for loading or unloading.[2]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Peterson, Philip (2011). Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values (16th ed. ed.). Iola, Wis.: Gun Digest Books. pp. 104. ISBN 1440218315. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Gun Digest Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms. Gun Digest Book. 2012. pp. 101. ISBN 1440232539. 
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