GLISENTI Mod 1910
I saw
that someone complains about the lack of historical facts about the Glisenti
Mod.1910.
I know
somethimgs and, if you like it, I want to tell them there :
The
designer was Bethel Abiel Revelli, a former artillery officer.
The technical drawings of the gun was sold to the Company of Brescia "Glisenti".
In 1907 the Glisenti sold the project to the "Metallurgica Bresciana Tempini", that was the only manufacturer of the Mod. 1910. The "Metallurgica Bresciana" was equipped with excellent machinery purchased by Ludwig Loewe of Berlin and Mr. Tempini was in contact with Paul Mauser and Georg Luger.
For this reason, perhaps, the first model of the automatic pistol Glisenti was manufactured in caliber 7,65 with a bottle-shaped cartridge case identical to the 7.65 Parabellum (30 Luger), but with less powder charge.
This cartridge was insufficient to military uses and the pistol, in fact, was refused in 1909 to an official announcement for a semiautomatic pistol.
The caliber was changed in 9 mm.
This last round was identical in shape to the cartridge 9 Parabellum caliber, but, again, with less powder charge.
This calibre was accepted by Military and the weapon was adopted in the Italian Army in 1910 as “Pistola Automatica Modello 1910”.
The total production of 1910 model was around 32,000 pieces.
The entire supply was handed the Italian Army before World War I and the gun was the "baptism of fire" during the war of Libya, between the Kingdom of Italy and the Ottoman Empire, began September 28, 1911 and ending October 18, 1912.
The lots of guns were 2,000 units each, always preceded by a letter.
The letters go from “A” to “R”, without “J” e “K”, missing letters in the alphabet Italian.
On the right side of the gun, above, is stamped the serial number of the weapon and, in a circle, C/Fab1910. “Fab” means “Fabbrica d’Armi di Brescia” (Weapons Factory – Brescia) and 1910 indicates the year of adoption of the weapon. Interestingly is the fact that on the first 5000 pistols, from A1 to C1000, circa, there is, in a circle “C/Fab 1909", rather “C/Fab1910”; this means an acquisition before the official adoption.
This gun was very well manufactured. The magazine is a masterpiece of efficiency.
If you seek its cartridges is very pleasant to shoot, very accurate and safe use.
The materials used are excellent (less than the grips, which is ebonite), the workmanship is impeccable as for the Lugers.
Pay attention, if you remove the firing pin, the sear is screwed with the thread counter-clockwise.
Cari Amici, cordialissimi saluti
Giuliano Alfinito †
P.S. the second to last photo shows a cartridge cal 9 Glisenti dismantled and the last shows two packages of cartridges, cal 9 Glisenti always, distributed to the troops during I WW.
Glisenti
A nice couple; the white is in original configuration (white, firing pin one piece with the hammer, drum axe not removable), the black was blued about 1881 for Cavalry & Officers use (blued, firing pin fixed to hammer, removable drum axe).
The holster is original.
Enrico
Glisenti 1858
It is about one of Lefaucheux 1854 manufactured by Glisenti (with rod!!) after the contract of the 5.000 guns manufactured by Eugene for Carabinieri Reali (with barrel of 10 cm and without rod). Mechanics is exactly similar.
Marcel
G. Glisenti
Very Fine Cased Pin Fire Revolver by "G. Glisenti" of Brescia
9mm pinfire, 5-shot rd. cyl., 6 1/4" rd. and octagonal barrel. The barrel retains a post front sight and the hammer is notched for the rear sight. This fine pistol is finished in the white with relief factory engraving on the barrel, frame, back strap, hammer, etc. and is fitted with a lanyard ring in the butt stock. Two-piece ivory grips. The pistol is cased in a French style fitted case of maroon velour interior. Brown leatherette exterior. The interior has a small compartment with gold and ivory handle and 12 holes for cartridges.
Many thanks to “CWSLAGLEANTIQUES” for the pictures.
Glisenti 1874-1880
A Glisenti of the years 1874- 1880: It's the model build under licence Chamelot Delvigne for the Royal cavalry
Alberto Riccadonna
Glisenti 1910
The Glisenti Automatic Pistols
Starting with the 1906 model (invented by Abiel Bethel Revelli, an Italian Army officer) in the 7.65 Glisenti caliber, 8 shots (which resembles closely the 7.65 Para, except for a higher hump and a weaker powder charge).
The Ordnance Board adopted the 1906 (under a different name) and ordered a small quantity of pistols. Later on, considering that the 7.65 caliber was not suitable for military use, a challenge was organized with a view to adopting a 9 mm pistol.
This lead to the adoption of the modified Glisenti 9 mm pistol, that went into production in 1909 and was adopted under the name "model 1910".
Total length: 206 mm
Barrel length : 95 mm
Weight : 800 gram
Magazine capacity: 7 rounds
Square iron slide which contains the obturator, which is locked into position by a springloaded cam. The main spring also operates the firing pin.
The obturator is hold against the breech by a springloaded lever, that keeps the barrel closed until the pressure has fallen down. There are two safety levers, one located in the grip and one, called "butterfly"
at the rear of the breech.
The finish is grey-blue, the inner side polished in small circles. The obturator, its lever and the magazine are nickel plated.
The bakelite grips with the Savoy shield were so weak that when they broke they were immediately replaced by wooden grips.
Two years later, a simplified model was issued, called the "Brixia". It was heavier (950 gram), had no grip safety and a better breech locking system, although not yet allowing for a continue use of the 9 mm Para ammo.
Alberto
Glisenti 1910
cal. 9mm
One of the most fascinating semi-auto pistols manufactured by "Societa Siderugica Glisenti, Brescia". The right side of the slide displays following markings, "CROWN FAB 1910" and "TM". Scarce pistol manufactured in the period of 1910-1920-s for Italian army. Italian proofs are stamped on all major parts of the pistol. Italian military black plastic grips with diamond checkering and crowned eagle with crest of Savoy.
Glisenti
Italian Vetterli short rifle in its original single shot configuration. The rifle was issued to Italian "special forces" (Truppe Speciali). The chamber displays following markings, "GLISENTI, Rampant Lion, BRESCIA". Early pattern rear sight is graduated from 100 to 800 meters (for black powder). Bayonet lug is present on the right side of the muzzle.
Many thanks to "COLLECTIBLESFIREARMS" for the photos
Pin Fire Revolver by "G. Glisenti" of Brescia
9mm pinfire, 5-shot rd. cyl., 6 1/4" rd. and oct. bbl. The barrel retains a post front sight and the hammer is notched for the rear sight.
This fine pistol is finished in the white with relief factory engraving on the barrel, frame, back strap, hammer, etc. and is fitted with a lanyard ring in the butt stock. Two-piece ivory grips.
The pistol is cased in a French style fitted case of maroon velour interior. Brown leatherette exterior. The interior has a small compartment with gold and ivory handle and 12 holes for cartridges.
Many thanks to "CWSLAGLEANTIQUES" for the photo.
