RSh-12

The RSh-12 is a Russian-made revolver chambered in 12.7×55mm STs-130.

RSh-12
TypeRevolver
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2014-present
Used byFederal Security Service
Production history
DesignerViktor Zelenko
Designed2000
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Produced2000–present
Specifications
Mass2.2 kg (4.9 lb)[1]
Length357 mm (14.1 in)[1]
Width53 mm (2.1 in)[1]
Height159 mm (6.3 in)[1]

Cartridge12.7×55mm STs-130
ActionDouble-action revolver
Feed system5-round cylinder
Sightsadjustable dioptric sight and a fixed sight with a V-shaped slot

It fires from the bottom chamber of the cylinder (like the Chiappa Rhino and Mateba Autorevolver) rather than the more common top chamber, and is chambered for the same ammunition as the ASh-12.7 battle rifle.

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