| . Except for There are, however, better quality rounds out there. The Nagant is a seven shot revolver. So what do we have in the sum? As one former Imperial Russian officer stated, "if anything went wrong with the M1895, you could fix it with a hammer"[citation needed], It was widely employed by the Bolshevik secret police, the Cheka, as well as its Soviet successor agencies, the OGPU and NKVD. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. Therefore, all the energy and gas are focused forward through the barrel and out the muzzle. You will find it on 91/30's and carbines also, as the dates are from the era of Stalin you just know it had to be some dark, and sinister organization. Also, It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history. The Nagant revolver does away with that gap. A prominent captured example lives in the CIA Museum. Comes with holster ,belt and Russian red star and patch. Seven available shots are followed by a slow reload. This also happens when the hammer is manually cocked. 4 The Tula mark is no problem but there are several others that I can not Identify. of the Soviet era. During the earlier period, since 1919, Izhevsk used a "wheat with hammer and sickle" stamp on the barrel shank, receiver, and stock. Overall length is 9.2 inches. But the trigger iswell its just the worst trigger ever. This system all but eliminates the cylinder gap of other revolvers. 115 Grain vs. 124 Grain 9mm Ammo: Whats the Difference? are "known" marks, and some are not known at And yet the 1895 Nagant remains popular for reasons other than its historic cachet. by SA1911a1 Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:24 am, Post The owner, Its got all matching . - Free Online Library", "Sourcing the Tools of War: Small Arms Supplies to Conflict Zones", , , Exploded Parts Diagram of M1895 Nagant Revolver, Nagant 1895 internal mechanism (modern technical drawing), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nagant_M1895&oldid=1139493113, Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1895, World War II infantry weapons of the Soviet Union, Articles with dead YouTube links from February 2022, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2011, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 18951945 (18951898 Nagant, 18991945 Tula, 1930 Warsaw, 19431945 Izhevsk), Single-action NCO version, .22 caliber sporting model, 7.62mm (7.82 mm or .308 in actual bullet dia.). VT.". Not exactly consistent, but I looked at several tests, and with military ammo, the Nagant outperformed the .32 ACP and was comparable to the .380 ACP. Here is a Swedish Husqvarna Model 1887 Nagant revolver chambered in 7.5x22 Swedish. Back to the durability the features like mainspring made out of tractor leaf springs, the simple loading gate, and the generally rough nature of the gun made them incredibly long-lasting. The Suppressed Revolver The Nagant M1895 revolver can be suppressed because the cylinder gap is elimated when fired in double action. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. At 7 yards, I have no trouble shooting all seven shots so closely that the holes touch, producing groups of around one inch. I don't remember if there were any importer markings added but I didn't put any of my own on the revolver. Its design would inspire the Pieper M1893 carbine[5] and Steyr 1893 revolver. Part of the guns reputation for weakness comes from the poor quality, low powered ammo that was made for target shooting. This is a really neat complete setup with lanyard and holster. 1928 or Ispr 1928 means corrected in 1928. translates as ispravlennie which translates as corrected, amended, or revised. There is an example of a suppressed Nagant M1895 in the CIA Museum in Langley, Virginia, USA. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska, Standard inspector and rebuild stamps, nice looking gun. Prices have increased since I owned one, with shooter-grade samples running around $250. Shockingly, they werent exactly good at record keeping. Honestly, I have never seen a handgun with so many markings, and, aside from the date on the side plate, can't even guess what all of the other markings mean. The sections, articles, photos, or information from this site may be used any claims resulting from loss as a result of the accuracy or Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: http://www.h6x.net/nagant_m1895_years_and_marks.htm, http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRareNagant.htm, http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistolm1mble/index.asp, http://www.imssu.org/articles/The%2020revolver.pdf. Not really so different than a Ruger Blackhawk or similar single action revolver. Production of the single-action model seems to have stopped after 1918, with some exceptions, including examples made for target competition. This gun has a good finish looks lightly used for its age. This ammunition is interchangeable with the 7.5mm 1882 Ordnance (aka Swiss 7.5mm revolver).[25][26]. Can they be more than historic curiosities? I saw several nice samples in the $500+ range. One view from the side, the Now, Im not saying that the 7.65 and the 7.62x38R are viable military, police, or defensive cartridges in 2022. . Can they be more than historic curiosities? load. [7], Production began in Lige, Belgium; however Russia purchased the manufacturing rights in 1898, and moved production to the Tula Arsenal in Russia, and was soon producing 20,000 examples per year.[7]. There are also a number of videos of people shooting the Nagant suppressed. the picture on the bottom right shows the left side of the pistol. In one test, with surplus ammo testing in the 950 FPS range, the bullet went through four layers of denim and produced a 20-inch penetration of ten percent ballistic gel at a range of about three yards. by mosin94 Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:10 pm, Post Content. Interesting refurb anyways. Thanks- I've been fascinated with all the info there is on this model. Expensive revolvers such as Korth and Manurhin are hand-fitted, keeping the gap to a minimum. In 2015, a French tactical team killed an Islamic terrorist and found a fired 1895 Nagant on his person. This wasnt a feature that any other service revolvers at the time sported. (Photo: Terril Herbert) There were more powerful cartridges out in 1895 as were there swing-out cylinder. action will be taken. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Russian and Soviet troops used the pistol during both world wars. This is a fairly rare revolver with only 12400 built. If you want to buy a Nagant revolver, GunBroker.com will be your best bet. , , , 8, 2010. .48-49, 1060 28 1996 " ", 1584 30 1998 " , , , ", 248 24 2000 , , 2 611 4 2006 , , , , , 13 1895 // "-", 5 (122), 2007. .92, bailiffs security service ( ), People's Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, "Przemys zbrojeniowy w Polsce w latach 1918-1939", "How to adjust the trigger pull of the 1895 Nagant revolver - Surplus Rifle Forum - www.surplusrifleforum.com", "Hoe een antieke revolver in handen kwam van criminelen en terroristen", "The Belgian 1910 Swingout Cylinder Revolver", " "-7" 5.4518", "Russian M1895 Nagant Carbine Chambered in 5.45x18mm", "Czechoslovak Weapons of World War II: part 1: Czechoslovakia was well-armed and fortified before World War II, but appeasers in Britain and France pulled the rug out, making "Munich" a synonym for betrayal. Contrary to internet lore, this largely pointless feature wasnt put on the Nagant to allow it to be suppressed. Even the United States tried to go with a softer shooting sidearm with the Colt New Army/Navy, introduced in 1892, which was chambered in .38 Long Colt. Mass-produced revolvers may have a gap as large as 0.25mm. The barrel features a short conical section at its rear; this accepts the mouth of the cartridge, completing the gas seal. described. . The M1895 by contrast, has a mechanism which, as the hammer is cocked, first turns the cylinder and then moves it forward, closing the gap between the cylinder and the barrel. Re: Question on 1895 Nagant markings. We have a retail shop in Largo, Florida . by jaytex1969 Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:24 pm, Post Back to the durability the features like mainspring made out of tractor leaf springs, the simple loading gate, and the generally rough nature of the gun made them incredibly long-lasting. you feel there is use of a copyrighted photo, contact the owner and Surplus ammo availability was limited mainly to the low-power target loads shown above. The Nagant 1895 revolver served on both sides. I guess they had to move it to keep it away from the nazis. are of the Nagant's unique firing pin. More on it: I'm betting the circular stamp - but what do I know?! by Longcolt44 Tue Jun 16, 2020 6:33 pm, Post Nearly 50 years ago, when I started my quest to learn about guns, I would occasionally venture onto a public range in the San Fernando Valley of southern California. The weapon has been considered to be "antique" in Belgium so it became legal to be in possession of the weapon. - Detachable hammer firing pin. They don't have any 9 Luger or much 5.56, but you can buy a couple of hundred pounds of Nagant ammo if you so desire. It was obsolete by the time war broke out in 1914, but the Russian Army was still the least advanced in Europe and needed upgrades more pressing than a new service pistol. stamp and what does it mean? After all, the Nagant isnt sexy like the German Lugers and P38s. Unfortunately, the main problem with this revolver has also long been its unique ammunition. The distinctive shape and name helped it achieve cult status in Russia and in the early 1930s the presentation of a Nagant M1895 revolver with an embossed Red Star was one of the greatest honors that could be bestowed on a Party Member. Often, this is because said shooters is young and broke, and milsurp guns are cheap. As early as 1933 the M1895 had started to be replaced by the Tokarev semi-automatic pistol but was never fully replaced until the Makarov pistol in 1952. Reminds me of my pet peeve (Which does not apply here) People who call Mosin Nagants, Nagants. Slower target ammunition with the same bullet weight as the original increases drop, so the sights are regulated closer to 15 yards with it. The MO marking is subject to much speculation, but in the end nobody has documented proof of what it means. The Nagants 7.62x38R cartridge features a projectile seated deeper than youd see in a conventional wadcutter. Honestly, I have never seen a handgun with so many markings, and, aside from the date on the side plate, can't even guess . German: German Mfg. At first I wasn't impressed with the piece, the trigger was heavy, the sights barely visable, and Factory Ammo all but unavailable. The original cartridge was loaded with black powder, and individual extraction was more reliable than simultaneous. Below is the grove cut into the top of the . Fortunately, the combination of gas seal design providing self-centering as an incidental benefit and the consistency of newly manufactured ammunition combine to provide excellent practical accuracy. 3 Notice location of serial number on the frame and the square rebuild mark. are production codes that I have no way of understanding, but the markings Many thousands were sold in the past twenty years and still sit in gun cabinets as amusing plinkers. shoot one. 1895 Nagant markings? The Russians produced it in two models: a DA/SA model for officers and NCOs and a single action only version for low-ranking enlisted personnel. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Nagant model 1895 revolver is a seven shot, gas-seal revolver designed by Leon Nagant for the Russian Tsar. I don't think there are a whole lot of 1915 Tula Nagants out there. The hammer hitting the firing pin is louder than the shot. The bottom left shows that the pistol was made in site, the persons that submitted them, or are in the public domain. Despite being out of production since 1950, security personnel around the world still use the Nagant m1895 . JavaScript is disabled. One belief is that it possibly refers to the pistol being converted from single action to double action. Also the markings on the inside flap of the holster. Proper fitting ammunition can be reloaded from .32-20 Winchester brass by using the Lee Nagant die set or .30" carbine dies and 9mm Luger shell-holders in the reloading press. Adolf Hitler stabbed Stalin in the back in June 1941, giving the Soviets a lot more to worry about than what sidearm their officers carried. The Nagant's sealed firing system meant that the Nagant revolver, unlike most other revolvers, could make effective use of a sound suppressor, and suppressors were sometimes fitted to it.[14]. When fired, the crimp expands into the forcing cone, completing the gas seal and ostensibly increasing muzzle velocity by approximately 75ft/s. of greatest importance are easily identified on the left side. Main Page - Russian Mosin Nagant Information Misc. This eliminates the cylinder gap. The cartridges performance, however, is helped by the guns operating system. The cylinder does not swing out. The revolver has matching serial numbers and all the appropriate markings for a Nagant made in 1915, but the right grip and the hammer may have been replaced. The demands of the mechanical cylinder movement make double action trigger very heavy. Whatever you have there, refurbished or revised, it is a very unique revolver. That was an innovative feature in 1870, but by the early 1900s was hopelessly obsolete. Featured Gun Classifieds Nagant Revolvers, Tula Russian nagant 1895 7.62x 28. The Nagant M1895 was adopted as the standard issue side arm for the Imperial Russian Army and police officers, where it replaced earlier Smith & Wesson models such as the Model 3. However, when you take away the Nagants party trick, what youre left with is a rather shoddy revolver. If it isn't the large circular one, do you know what that stamp is and what it means? For maximum accuracy your eye should be focused on the right shows the front of the 7 round cylinder with a single round Glock Updates Glock 21 to Gen5 MOS Pistol, American Tactical Introduces Black Creek Labs Rifles. Let us know what topics you would be interested: 203 Performance on Demand Milspec Mojo. I'm hoping someone here will be able to point me in the right direction to learn and identify the markings on this very solid 1944 model. RUSSIAN NAGANT REVOLVER 1913. Belgian patent relating to the Nagant 1878 revolver. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. The picture on the right shows where modern US import markings are placed, I'll have to go with the last part of your statement since it isn't Hungarian! by ffuries Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:59 pm, Post The picture at contributors. That eliminated the cylinder gap flash (incidentally allowing effective sound suppression) for slightly higher velocity and increased shooter comfort. - Trigger guard used a mounting tool for the springs. In 2015, a French tactical team killed an Islamic terrorist and found a fired 1895 Nagant on his person. The design of the revolver is simple and robust. New? Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Copyright chambers. : : // , 2008 , 248 24.03.2000 , , Rappaport, The Last Days of the Romanovs: Tragedy at Ekaterinburg (2009), p. 181. They are on the real pistols though. Most single-action revolvers were later converted to double-action, making original single-action revolvers rather rare. You can make your first post here! other looking into the chamber. The Nagant M1895 was made in both single-action and double-action models before and during World War I; they are known colloquially as the Private's model and the Officers model, respectively. Target loads ranged from 700fps to about 650fps. but they have been digitally removed in these photos for security But the 7.62x38R isnt as bad as many claim. It was inspected by Lt. Nandrup, REDUCED!!! Some of the pictures are not very clear but are the best I can do. The revolutions of 1917 led to the Russians withdrawing from World War I, but peace was not at hand, as the Russian Civil War erupted almost immediately. The quaint feature was the single leading through a gate combined with sequential extraction of spent casings. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. If you want to suppress it, youll have to do some work. What ammo is available runs $35 - $50 USD per box of 50. Below are two pictures of the pistol in a more complete without the written permission of the owner and the various site SOVIET RUSSIAN NAGANT Model 1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver WWII Pre-World War 2 USSR Sidearm Here we present a C&R Soviet Russian Nagant Model 1895 Revolver made at the Tula Arsenal i, Here is a Swedish Husqvarna Model 1887 Nagant revolver chambered in 7.5x22 Swedish. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The two pictures below Model M 189 Russian double-action Nagant revolver, caliber 7.62/38 Those revolvers were in use during WWI and WWII, and many of them are still in use today. Maybe we should all work on firing the 1895 with our middle fingers. The Nagant M1895served well through four bloody wars and deserves a place in your collection. For a long time, the only available non-corrosive load was Fiocchi at about $30 per 50 rounds. By sealing the gap, the velocity of the bullet is increased by 15 to 45 m/s (50 to 150 ft/s.) The real legacy of the M1895 Nagant is its impressive durability. An obsolete design with no full-power ammunition available. $1475 This is one of the rarest variations of a Russian Nagant revolver encountered - a 1921 dated RSFSR marked all original non-import gun. Some surplus loads go up to 109gr and nearly 1300fps, though that may be from improper storage and resulting overpressure. 1928 or Ispr 1928 means corrected in 1928. translates as ispravlennie which translates as corrected, amended, or revised. Oleg Volk is currently a writer for AllOutdoor who has chosen not to write a short bio at this time. All photos that are not credited are property of this In 2013 the weapon was again prohibited. All Rights Reserved. Some things like the sealing system and the transfer bar were ahead of their times. With over 2 million revolvers made, the 1895 Nagant revolver is not only a popular surplus item, its still being picked up on battlefields and crime scenes. SOVIET RUSSIAN NAGANT Model 1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver WWII Pre-World War 2 USSR Sidearm, Swedish Husqvarna 1887 Nagant Revolver - 7.5x22 Military - Alll Matching - Gunsmith Special, RUSSIAN WW II Soviet NAGANT Model 1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver EASTERN FRONT WORLD WAR II Nagant Revolver Made in 1941, RUSSIAN WWII Soviet NAGANT Model 1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver EASTERN FRONT INTERWAR ERA Nagant Revolver Made in 1931 w/HOLSTER, RUSSIAN NAGANT - MODEL 1895 -***EXTRAS***, Brevet Nagant M/1893 Norwegian 7.5MM made Liege Belgium, RARE RUSSIAN NAGANT REVOLVER NON IMPORT RSFSR 1921. And of course, anyone who collects Russian militaria needs one. The Russian private security service retired the last Nagants in 2009, and theyre still picking them up off the ground in Middle Eastern war zones. .380 vs. 38 Special Whats the Difference & Which is Better. Loaded with a deeply recessed bullet, is was typically made with non-reloadable Berdan brass. The Russian military needed several years to recover from its defeat in the Far East and the Nagant stayed in service. M1985 Nagant Revolver 7.62x38r. On the upper right you can see what it looks like when almost completely disassembled. Seller: Collectors Firearms . The crimped commercial ammo also reportedly uses bullets that are just a touch smaller in diameter to facilitate the crimping on the front end of the cartridge. OutdoorHub // TheFirearmBlog // AllOutdoor // ActionHub // AgDaily, AllOutdoor All Rights Reserved Carbon Media Group Outdoors. 1939 Mosin-Nagant Model 1895 Revolver Rig WW2 1939 Production 7.62x38mmR. The Swedish and Norwegian Nagants used a different cartridge, the 7.5mm Nagant. I saw spam cans on sale at SG Ammo for $249.50. The seal gives the round an estimated 50 to 70 FPS in extra velocity, translating to a little more energy at the muzzle and on the target. I just wanted to add that there has never been a better time to buy military surplus ammo for the 7.62x38r. I will upload a couple more, but would appreciate any input- thanks. While this eliminates the bulged/split/stuck cases experienced when using .32 S&W and .32 H&R, the gas seal that made the Nagant famous will still not fully function as the .32-20 is not long enough to protrude past the cylinder like the original Nagant ammunition. Posts: 313. Thanks for the feed back Mouser. Aftermarket cylinders for .32 can be installed, allowing the Nagant to safely fire .32 H&R Magnum or .32 ACP[citation needed]. clean and care for it now that it is in our possession. This way, early Nagant users would avoid dealing with gases of black powder. Look at picture, Very Nice Brevet Nagant M/1893 for the Norwegian army.. The cocking mechanism, as the hammer comes back, moves the cylinder forward to create, along with the cartridge, a seal that prevents most of the gas and energy from escaping out the sides. I was in a pawn shop in Casa grande Arizona last week and the asking price was $499.00 for the 1895 Nagant revolver in the display case, after asking for the tag to be turned around so I could read it "no I don't need to see it was my reply" mine has been sitting in static display on a shelf next to several Mosin Nagant rifles for about 15 years, as mentioned in another post the collector lust has faded on some of this stuff. "This year will go down in history. by etprescottazusa91 Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:58 pm, Return to Military and Modern Hand Guns Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The square without a line through it indicates an early rebuild, probably before WW2. Send email to admins@russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com. front sight post, leaving the rear sight and target slightly blurry. It has a 100% stop rate when applied directly to the back of a dissidents skull. As early as 1933 the M1895 had started to be replaced by the Tokarev semi-automatic pistol but was never fully replaced until the Makarov pistol in 1952. The lanyard ring and firing pin are missing. GunMag Trivia: Did the Pilgrims Have Guns? This feature makes the Nagant the only revolver of which Im aware that can be effectively suppressed, if youre so inclined. From what I've been able to dig up, the skinny-hammer in star arsenal stamp is from the relocated Tula factory. This technique is supposedly easier and less expensive than the tapering of the military rounds but comes at the price of a less efficient seal and reduced accuracy. Despite the advent of the more modern Soviet TT pistol, the M1895 remained in production and use throughout World War II. Thank you! The Nagant M1895 Revolver is a seven-shot, gas-seal revolver designed and produced by Belgian industrialist Lon Nagant for the Russian Empire. Part of that reputation stems from the 30 caliber (7.62x38R) cartridge which by modern standards is underpowered. Please email us with your surplus inventory you are wanting to sell. frame of the M-1895 pistol is covered in many small markings. Suppressed M1895 Nagant revolvers, modified in clandestine workshops, also turned up in the hands of Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War as assassination weapons. . The years between the Russian Civil War and World War II saw the founding of the Soviet Union and the eventual power transition to Josef Stalin after Lenin died in 1924. (non-P08) Pistols & Holsters. A featured contributor for Strategy & Tactics, he likes dogs, range time, and a good cigar - preferably with an Old Fashioned that has an extra orange slice. weapon for the rear site, while at the bottom right you can see a close sights of the weapon. More on that in a moment, but the guns service deserves a little attention because it was a warhorse, despite its odd appearance and anemic reputation. The projectile is seated below the mouth of the cartridge, with the cartridge crimp sitting just above the bullet. In British service the Webley Revolver uses a top-break cylinder and star extractor to simultaneously eject all spent cartridges and in American service the Smith & Wesson Model 10 uses a swing-out cylinder and star extractor to simultaneously eject all spent cartridges; therefore replacing older single-action revolvers with a side-loading gate and ejector rod to remove spent cartridges individually in succession. One of the mainstays of the milsurp market is a Nagant, but not the rifle. There is also a mark that looks like a trident w/o the shaft. The years between the Russian Civil War and World War II saw the founding of the Soviet Union and the eventual power transition to Josef Stalin after Lenin died in 1924. In 1898 space had been freed up to start production at the Tula arsenal, where they would be made until 1945 (Ishevsk put the Nagant revolver into production as well during WWII). I believe the Nagant M1895 is undeservedly maligned and makes a novel and relatively inexpensive addition to any MILSURP collection, if for no other reason than its unique operating system. He is a military historian specializing in World War II and has written a few things, as he says, "here and there". In the Russian Federation, it was only retired from use with postal security service in 2003, and from bailiffs security service ( ) in 2009. picture to the right is what the sight picture of a Nagant revolver looks like if you were to Heck, I wont even own a .380. For example, when I was a kid you could get an SKS for 99 bucks. Stalin famously brutalized his people, including his crippling purges of the Red Army officer corps in the 1930s. There are no markings on the pistol at all, though the base of the shell casings is engraved with "Gletcher" and the box mentions Toubo Co. Ltd, (a Taiwanese airsoft distributor). Shorter 32ACP cases do not provide gas seal but do provide very considerable freebore in the long cylinders, both ruining accuracy. All hand guns welcome and discussed here. Area Code: 314. The brass is tapered up around the cone of the bullet and extends just past the nose. Either way, when the cylinder moves forward as the hammer pulls back, the cartridge case enters the barrel, completing the seal. Many smaller proof marks can also be seen between the Nagant Revolver in Serious Use Oleg Volk 08.05.14 The 1895 Nagant revolver is well known in the US as cheap surplus gun (available for a time for under $100) with questionable ammunition availability. close ups of the front and rear The sample I owned during my Poor Person phase had a double action trigger pull that measured over 20 pounds, and a single action trigger pull that was north of 10 pounds. by tjtM38 Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:01 pm, Post The 1915 date makes sense but not sure what this 1928 mark is? Also most of them been lost forever during WWII with verylow survivor ratio. for the use or application of material found on this site. For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. 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