The earlier version of the .45 pistol had a finer grip.
The "Fine Grip" 45 pistol has a higher demand among collectors.
Modèle 1892 Revolver (8mm calibre)
This revolver was originally issued with the classic hand, GI JOE Adventure team action figures. The weapon was replaced with a scoped rifle when the GI JOE Adventure Team received Kung-Fu grip.
It is commonly, but mistakenly, called a "Lebel revolver" after the name of Colonel Nicolas Lebel, although there is no evidence whatsoever that Lebel had any involvement in the creation of the gun or its ammunition.
In terms of striking power, it just barely reaches the level of the .32 ACP.
The G.I. jOE Action Sailor Machine Gun (code# 7618) accessory pack was issued for the original G.I. jOE figures in 1965. This set was specifically designed for the Action Sailor but could be used by any action figure.
I think that this accessory should have been included in the Action Sailor Navy Attack (code # 7607) window box set.
The usefulness of this set need not be explained: it was an on-board naval weapon to be used by a sailor, probably for anti-aircraft support.
This small but exciting set contained only two items: a .30 caliber machine gun with detachable tripod base, and accompanying navy blue ammo box stencilled with white letters, U.S.N.