Mateba S.r.l. (Macchine Termo Balistiche) · Revolver · Out Of Production · 1997
| Weight (empty) | 1250 g (44.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 275 mm (10.83") |
| Barrel Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Height | 138 mm (5.43") |
| Width | 45 mm (1.77") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Recoil Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 988 J (729 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum
The Mateba Model 6 Unica is an Italian-made recoil-operated semi-automatic revolver designed by Emilio Ghisoni and produced by Mateba S.r.l. of Pavia between approximately 1997 and 2005. It is one of only a handful of true 'autorevolvers' ever brought to market — a revolver that uses recoil energy to rotate its own cylinder and re-cock its hammer between shots. Two design choices distinguish it from every conventional revolver: the barrel sits coaxially with the bottom chamber of the cylinder ra...
Country of Origin: Italy
Designer: Emilio Ghisoni