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Fabrique Nationale FN Barracuda Revolver Pistol ()

Authored By Staff Writer | Last Updated: 1/23/2009

The FN Barracuda revolver appeared in limited quantities with some security forces around the world.

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The FN Barracuda was a security service pistol proposed by the Belgium firm of Fabrique Nationale and accepted into service with a few forces worldwide. The system represented FN's only foray into the world of revolvers but appeared on the scene at a time when other more sexy automatic alternatives were available.

At its core, the system was a double-action weapon, firing from a traditional rotating cylinder containing 6 rounds of ammunition. The weapon could fire the .38 Special or the 357 Magnum rounds but a replacement cylinder offered up use of the 9mm Parabellum. The Barracuda remained a solid offering up until 1989, to which the system was no longer produced by FN.
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Specifications for the
Fabrique Nationale FN Barracuda
Revolver Pistol


Country of Origin: Belgium
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale - Belgium
Initial Year of Service:


Overall Length: 200mm (7.87in)
Barrel Length: 0.00mm (0.00in)
Weight (Empty): 1.98lbs (0.90kg)


Cartridge: 357 Magnum; 38 Special; 9mm Parabellum
Action: Double-Action; Revolving Chamber
Feed: 6-round rotating cylinder
Muzzle Velocity: 1,180ft/sec (360m/sec)
Range: 164ft (50m; 55yds)


Variants:
None.


Operators: Belgium

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