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RSh-12

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The RSh-12 is a Russian-made revolver chambered in the 12.7x55mm STs-130 cartridge. It was developed at the request of the FSB and is believed to be in limited service with FSB counter-terrorism units. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Classification
Caliber
12.7x55mm 1
Caliber
12.7×55mm STs-130 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Pistol / Revolver 1
Weapon Class
Revolver 1
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Source Wikidata: RSh-12
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1. Wikipedia: RSh-12
  • Infobox: cartridge
    12.7×55mm STs-130
  • Lead section
    The RSh-12 (Russian: Револьвер Штурмовой калибра 12,7, romanized: Revolver Shturmovoy kalibra 12.7, lit. 'Assault revolver calibre 12.7') is a Russian-made revolver chambered in 12.7×55mm STs-130.
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2. Wikidata: RSh-12
Wikidata Q18070938, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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