MP-412 possible availability

Jacko832

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Hello,

I was just curious as to the possibility of importing IZHMECH MP-412 REX?

I really like the look and functionality of the old top-break revolvers like the Schofield but would be interested in having something DA/SA. I know there are a few old S&W out there but I could never bring myself to shoot an antique like that as much as I would a modern revolver.

Thanks
 
The MP-412 revolver has been designed at IZHMECH (State-owned Russian Izhevsk Mechanical Plant, a large factory known as a prime maker of Makarov PM pistols among other things). This revolver was intended for export, as a handgun ownership is generally prohibited for ordinary citizens in Russia. First prototypes of REX (Revolver for EXport) revolver were displayed at IWA-2000 arms exhibition in Nurenberg (Germany). It is not exactly known what killed this rather interesting project, but most possibly it was a lack of market, as the biggest export market, the USA, has been closed for Russian handguns since mid-1990s, because of Clinton / Yeltsyn mutual agreement.

The MP-412 is a double action revolver with break-open frame and simultaneous extraction. The bottom frame is of composite type - it consists of a steel basic frame and a polymer envelope, which forms the grip and trigger guard. Polymer grip / trigger guard unit can be removed from steel frame if necessary. Trigger is of conventional type, double / single action, with exposed hammer. Firing pin is mounted in the frame. Barrel / cylinder group latch is located at the top rear of the frame, and is operated by two buttons that must be pushed inwards to unlock the frame. Cylinder holds 6 rounds and has an automatic ejector that throws the cases out of cylinder once barrel is fully tipped down. If necessary, automatic ejection feature can be manually switched off.
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doesnt seem like anything came of it?
 
Interesting combination of state-of-the-art and obsolescent designs. Wonder if they still make them?

As everyone else has said, desirability depends on price ... and lately Russian prices have been through the roof.
 
As far as we know the MP-412 was never put into production. If there is any evidence to suggest otherwise we will definately look into it
 
There is very little information available from what I can find with regards to production. It seems as though the downfall was the inability to export to the US due to the Clinton import ban.

I have yet to find anything difinitive as to whether or not the entire project was canned or if there is still a possibility of production. The search continues I guess.
 
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