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This is walfasized MP-412 "REX" - a Russian double-action .357 Magnum revolver with a break-action chamber and an automatic ejector. It was designed for export (REX, Revolver for EXport), but never put into full production due to lack of a market. The weapon was designed by IZHMECH, the state-owned Russian Izhevsk Mechanical Plant, which also designed and produced the Makarov PM semi-automatic pistol.
The MP412 was unique in that it had a break-open frame rather than a swing-out cylinder design of most modern revolvers and a composite bottom frame consisting of steel with a polymer envelope. The REX never entered full production, possibly due to lack of market interest. This may be due to the break-action design being seen as not as strong as the more modern swing-out cylinder design which is inherently stronger, having a solid top instead of a top latch.
Known info:
Country of origin: Russian Federation;
Weapon type: Revolver;
Manufacturer(s): IZHMECH;
Production began: Late 1990s (Prototypes only);
Caliber: .357 Magnum;
Length: 232 millimeters;
Barrel length: 102 millimeters;
Weight: 0.9 kg;
Feed system: 6-round cylinder;
Maximum effective range: 50 meters.
Archive includes 2 versions of the revolver (stock and reloading position), size is equal to 500.
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Walfas © .
Walfasized German Sheperd © .
Made using Photoshop CS5.

Description
Requested by .
This is walfasized MP-412 "REX" - a Russian double-action .357 Magnum revolver with a break-action chamber and an automatic ejector. It was designed for export (REX, Revolver for EXport), but never put into full production due to lack of a market. The weapon was designed by IZHMECH, the state-owned Russian Izhevsk Mechanical Plant, which also designed and produced the Makarov PM semi-automatic pistol.
The MP412 was unique in that it had a break-open frame rather than a swing-out cylinder design of most modern revolvers and a composite bottom frame consisting of steel with a polymer envelope. The REX never entered full production, possibly due to lack of market interest. This may be due to the break-action design being seen as not as strong as the more modern swing-out cylinder design which is inherently stronger, having a solid top instead of a top latch.
Known info:
Country of origin: Russian Federation;
Weapon type: Revolver;
Manufacturer(s): IZHMECH;
Production began: Late 1990s (Prototypes only);
Caliber: .357 Magnum;
Length: 232 millimeters;
Barrel length: 102 millimeters;
Weight: 0.9 kg;
Feed system: 6-round cylinder;
Maximum effective range: 50 meters.
Archive includes 2 versions of the revolver (stock and reloading position), size is equal to 500.
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Walfas © .
Walfasized German Sheperd © .
Made using Photoshop CS5.