Ganahl Revolver

The revolver was intended for military use, particularly by Austrian naval officers, and was also sold on the civilian market. Approximately 1,000 examples were produced during the period of licensed manufacture. The revolver was manufactured in Innsbruck by the K. u. k. priv. It was based on the Colt Dragoon and incorporated modifications for Austrian use, including a reduced 9 mm caliber. The weapon is associated particularly with the Austrian naval service during the mid-19th century.

• Name — Ganahl Revolver • Origin — Austrian Empire • Type — Revolver • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 1850 • Used By — Austrian Navy • Designer — Josef Ganahl • Design Date — 1849 • Manufacturer — K. u. k. priv. Maschinen-Fabrik, Innsbruck • Production Date — c. 1849 • Length — 285 mm • Part Length — 135 mm • Caliber — 9 mm • Action — Single-action • Feed — Six-round cylinder • Sights — Blade front sight Hammer notch rear sight

The Ganahl revolver was developed in Austria as a local variant of the Colt Dragoon. The design dates to 1849 and incorporated modifications intended for Austrian use. The revolver was chambered for a 9 mm cartridge and used a six-round cylinder with a single-action mechanism.

The Ganahl revolver was manufactured in Innsbruck by the K. u. k. priv. Maschinen-Fabrik. Production began around 1849. The exact number of revolvers produced is not known.

The Ganahl revolver entered service with the Austrian Navy in 1850. It was used by Austrian naval personnel during the period of the Austrian Empire.