Today in the West, the Nagant revolver is a collectors curiosity item. You can make your first post here! Featured Gun Classifieds Nagant Revolvers, Tula Russian nagant 1895 7.62x 28. Join Date: April 13, 2008. Loaded with a deeply recessed bullet, is was typically made with non-reloadable Berdan brass. 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. Price of $200 and $249 with tax & shipping. Below are two such markings The common version available in the US today is a 7-shot, double action revolver chambered for 7.62x38mm. Also the markings on the inside flap of the holster. Thank you! . Enthusiasts have been able to adjust the pull by adjusting the V shaped spring, either by grinding it[11] or shimming it. That's about 23 cents a round. M1985 Nagant Revolver 7.62x38r. I will be the first to admit that the example in our possession Historically, double action was an afterthought in this design, added only to the officers model. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Within such an environment, Russian arms development did not always keep pace with the rest of the world. Whether fired in single action or double action, the Nagant M1895 has a markedly heavy trigger pull (about ~12 lbs for single and ~20 lbs for double). 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. replacing parts, there is no need to disassemble the weapon to this Here is a Swedish Husqvarna Model 1887 Nagant revolver chambered in 7.5x22 Swedish. This system all but eliminates the cylinder gap of other revolvers. 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. Many thousands were sold in the past twenty years and still sit in gun cabinets as amusing plinkers. by tjtM38 Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:25 am, Post There is an example of a suppressed Nagant M1895 in the CIA Museum in Langley, Virginia, USA. 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. That cartridges underwhelming performance prompted the return to the .45 ACP with the M1911 and the Smith & Wesson Model 1917 revolver. JavaScript is disabled. This allows the reloaders to work up a load that fits their needs and is specific for the Nagant. The other benefit of the gas seal is greatly reduced noise levels. 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. by SA1911a1 Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:24 am, Post The design of the revolver is simple and robust. The military deemed the SA only modification necessary to keep uneducated troops from wasting ammo with too much rapid fire; a feat I would personally find impressive given the awful nature of the Nagants DA trigger. I will upload a couple more, but would appreciate any input- thanks. M1895 Nagant Revolver. Can they be more than historic curiosities? The Nagant M1895 was chambered for a proprietary cartridge, 7.6238mmR, and featured an unusual "gas-seal" system, in which the cylinder moved forward when the gun was cocked, to close the gap between the cylinder and the barrel, providing a boost to the muzzle velocity of the bullet and allowing the weapon to be suppressed (an unusual characteristic for a revolver). The main feature of the Nagant is the gas seal effected by the forward movement of the entire cylinder on cocking. Army, Navy, Police. are production codes that I have no way of understanding, but the markings The 3-line rifle M1891 is popularly known in the West as the Mosin Nagant and in Russia as the Mosin nagant rifle. Posts: 313. This gun has a good finish looks lightly used for its age. In 2015, a French tactical team killed an Islamic terrorist and found a fired 1895 Nagant on his person. 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. But the 7.62x38R isnt as bad as many claim. We offer a large selection of military surplus firearms, parts and accessories from around the world. And remember the Nagant was introduced in 1895, so proper context is important. 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. - Dismountable ratchet. Its a great gun and s, RUSSIAN WW II Soviet NAGANT Model 1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver EASTERN FRONT WORLD WAR II Nagant Revolver Made in 1941 Here we present a Soviet Russian Nagant Model 1895 Revolver made at the Tula, RUSSIAN WWII Soviet NAGANT Model 1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver EASTERN FRONT INTERWAR ERA Nagant Revolver Made in 1931 w/HOLSTER Here we present a C&R Soviet Russian Nagant Model 1895 Re, Nagant Model 1895 manufactured in the Russian Tula Factory in 1939 in like new condition and I don't think it has ever had a shell in the cylinder or fired, from the looks of it. (Photo: Terril Herbert) There were more powerful cartridges out in 1895 as were there swing-out cylinder. 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 bullet must "jump" this gap when fired, which can have an adverse effect on accuracy, especially if the barrel and chamber are misaligned. sights of the weapon. Other Nagant revolver designs were also adopted by police and military services of Sweden (7.5mm M1887), Norway (M1893), Poland (Nagant wz. The cylinder does not swing out. Seven Nagant revolvers were used by communist revolutionaries to execute the Russian imperial family and their servants in July 1918. Please email us with your surplus inventory you are wanting to sell. The bottom left shows that the pistol was made in The 1915 date makes sense but not sure what this 1928 mark is? Until 1918 it was produced in two versions: a double-action version for officers, and a cheaper single-action version for the lower ranks. By sealing the gap, the velocity of the bullet is increased by 15 to 45 m/s (50 to 150 ft/s.) In Russian service, it was known for its extreme sturdiness and ability to withstand abuse. 8440 Ulmerton Rd Suite 500, Largo, Florida 33771. $1475 This is one of the rarest variations of a Russian Nagant revolver encountered - a 1921 dated RSFSR marked all original non-import gun. by tjtM38 Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:01 pm, Post "This year will go down in history. The ability to fire suppressed attracts people who are interested in NFA items. Today in the West, the Nagant revolver is a collectors curiosity item. Many thousands were sold in the past twenty years and still sit in gun cabinets as amusing plinkers. There is also a mark that looks like a trident w/o the shaft. The quaint feature was the single leading through a gate combined with sequential extraction of spent casings. load. After all, the Nagant isnt sexy like the German Lugers and P38s. Below is the grove cut into the top of the He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Tula Arsenal produced this particular example in 1941. - Detachable hammer firing pin. This is a nice example of a Nagant Model 1895 revolver issued to the Russian military in 1939. 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). My Beretta 81, chambered in 7.65, is an Italian police trade in and it was made in the 1980s. Thats just a rough estimate, because during WW2 the Soviet Union was cranking Nagants out by the bushel. But the results, if done right, are spectacular. Heavily subsonic loads with only the muzzle blast to produce the noise are quieter to the shooter than even the comparable 32S&W Long. 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. The design of the revolver is simple and robust. Youll have to get the barrel threaded. Picked up this today. With over 2 million revolvers made, the 1895 Nagant revolver is not only a popular surplus item, it's still being picked up on battlefields and crime scenes. Stalin famously brutalized his people, including his crippling purges of the Red Army officer corps in the 1930s. Its design would inspire the Pieper M1893 carbine[5] and Steyr 1893 revolver. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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There were British proof marks because they got it first and there were Austrian markings, because they got it next. The owner, and the site contributors and site host are not responsible GunMag Trivia: Did the Pilgrims Have Guns? by mosin94 Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:10 pm, Post 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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Soviet_Federative_Socialist_Republic, . the picture on the bottom right shows the left side of the pistol. I shouldnt dog the 7.62x38R round too much, though. The Nagant was produced throughout the war at the Tula Arsenal, with the last one being built in 1950. The The cartridges performance, however, is helped by the guns operating system. Ivan had to be well into his eighties at the time and spoke with a heavy Romanian accent. The cartridge, also unique, plays an important part in sealing the gun to prevent the escape of propellant gases. Copyright Buy 1914 Nagant 7.62x38mmR "DESIRABLE WWII RUSSIAN REVOLVER" C&R Penny Start: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 973592421 . I guess they had to move it to keep it away from the nazis. 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. Sure, the Nagant had 7 shots. The Russian military needed several years to recover from its defeat in the Far East and the Nagant stayed in service. 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 remainder shows light pitting, surface frosting, thinning and several handling marks. Has a 7.5"" barrel with bright bore and excellent .Click for more info. The mouth of elongated cartridge case would actually enter the forcing cone and expand on firing. An estimated 15 million people died before Vladimir Lenin seized firm control in 1923. Also, It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history. They But the trigger iswell its just the worst trigger ever. Treat it like a single action revolver and all will be well. There are also a number of videos of people shooting the Nagant suppressed. Some still are in European police forces. If you want to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, please submit the form below. From what I've been able to dig up, the skinny-hammer in star arsenal stamp is from the relocated Tula factory. Russian military ammo featured a long consistent tapering while most commercial rounds feature a straight brass case which is crimped just beyond the bullet nose. They still used crimped brass and undersized bullets, but they are the best commercial cartridges Ive run across. The recessed bullet of the cartridge can be easily It did, however, serve Russia and the Soviet Union for 55 years and in four major wars, including the Russian Civil War immediately following World War I and the revolutions of 1917. $1,800.00. Send email to admins@russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com. Look at picture, Very Nice Brevet Nagant M/1893 for the Norwegian army.. This marking was used only for 3 years - 1921-1, c1932 mfr. Comes with holster ,belt and Russian red star and patch. It's chambered in 7.62x38R. An obsolete design with no full-power ammunition available. 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. // . 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The real legacy of the M1895 Nagant is its impressive durability. Which mark on my pictured holster is the stamp and what does it mean? Some of the pictures are not very clear but are the best I can do. 1939 Mosin-Nagant Model 1895 Revolver Rig WW2 1939 Production 7.62x38mmR. The barrel features a short conical section at its rear; this accepts the mouth of the cartridge, completing the gas seal. 115 Grain vs. 124 Grain 9mm Ammo: Whats the Difference? Expensive revolvers such as Korth and Manurhin are hand-fitted, keeping the gap to a minimum. The original finish and lack of import marks distinguish this Nagant revolver from the vast majority . 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]. That was an innovative feature in 1870, but by the early 1900s was hopelessly obsolete. One view from the side, the Most single-action revolvers were later converted to double-action, making original single-action revolvers rather rare. This section has many high detail pictures of the For a long time, the only available non-corrosive load was Fiocchi at about $30 per 50 rounds. 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. It was still produced and used in great numbers during World War II and Part of that reputation stems from the 30 caliber (7.62x38R) cartridge which by modern standards is underpowered. ", Mosin Videos, and "How to's" (Sub-Forum). While even the single action trigger is heavier than usual for the US revolvers, its crisp and provides a margin of safety for shooting with gloved hands. The projectile is seated below the mouth of the cartridge, with the cartridge crimp sitting just above the bullet. Younger Millennials remember $79 Mosin-Nagant rifles; and we all bought a CZ-52 because it was like 150 bucks. chambers. Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska, Standard inspector and rebuild stamps, nice looking gun. The revolver has about 75% of its original finish remaining. 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. This way, early Nagant users would avoid dealing with gases of black powder. This firearm was shipped in 1899 and was the 5th shipment. 2023 GunMag Warehouse. all. And dont even get us started on the Nagants cartridge, 7.62x38R. A prominent captured example lives in the CIA Museum. M-1895 Nagant Pistol. Nagant revolvers have been found with the terrorist Amdy Coulibaly in 2015 and with a Dutch arms dealer.[15]. On the left side under the Tula marks is what looks like a square with a upside down cross inside; on left side of trigger looks like a circle with a triangle inside; left side in front of the factory SN is a C. The pistol is important marked with CDI and importers SN. If you want to buy a Nagant revolver, 1911 Sizes: Government, Commander, Officer and Defender. The sources I found rate the Nagants performance, with 108 grain military ammo, at 900 to 1,100 FPS. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. The common Russian name for the revolver, (nagan) became synonymous with the concept of the revolver in general and was applied to such weapons regardless of actual make or model. inside. There are, however, better quality rounds out there. seen. 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I should warn you that these pages can take some time to 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. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. Introduced in 1895, the Nagant was deployed throughout the Russian Army in time for the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War, a bloody affair that foreshadowed the trench warfare of World War I. New? While functional, it loses most of the advantages of the unique Nagant design and is recommended only if proper ammunition is completely unavailable. The gun has no makers markings but has Belgian proofs on the cylinder. The disadvantage of this design is that Nagant revolvers were laborious and time-consuming to reload, with the need to manually eject each of the used cartridges, and reload one cartridge at a time through a loading gate. but they have been digitally removed in these photos for security There was also a BRAMIT device for mounting on the M91 Mosin-Nagant rifle that used special subsonic ammunition. If you want to suppress it, youll have to do some work. The M1895 Nagant revolver was designed in the 1890s by Leon Nagant: that's the same Nagant name in the Westernized term "Mosin-Nagant," as he was the inventor of the M91 rifle's interrupter (and other small features). I saw spam cans on sale at SG Ammo for $249.50. 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. It is all matching and has no import marks. I don't think there are a whole lot of 1915 Tula Nagants out there. Shorter 32ACP cases do not provide gas seal but do provide very considerable freebore in the long cylinders, both ruining accuracy. Sportsters and all Hunting Rifles Forum, For Sale, For Trade, or Want to Buy - Market Place, OT.Your "Other" Hobbies and Collections. Now, Im not saying that the 7.65 and the 7.62x38R are viable military, police, or defensive cartridges in 2022. On the left side under the Tula marks is what looks like a square with a upside down cross inside; on left side of trigger looks like a circle with a triangle inside; left side in front of the factory SN is a C. The pistol is important marked with CDI and importers SN. 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. The lanyard ring and firing pin are missing. 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. Any Nagant experts out there who could give me a tutorial? : : // , 2008 , 248 24.03.2000 , , Rappaport, The Last Days of the Romanovs: Tragedy at Ekaterinburg (2009), p. 181. WWII Russian RED CAPTURE GUN proof marks and the barrel is import marked "1895 Russia 7.62x38R / CAI St. Alb. The picture at One of the mainstays of the milsurp market is a Nagant, but not the rifle. Thanks- I've been fascinated with all the info there is on this model. Take a look! 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. clean and care for it now that it is in our possession. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future! The important one to know is a square with a diagonal line through it - denotes an Arsenal rework, which most of the import marked guns were. Glock Updates Glock 21 to Gen5 MOS Pistol, American Tactical Introduces Black Creek Labs Rifles. Not an answer to your question but I once owned a Smith & Wesson M&P in .38/200 that was literally covered in stampings. Mosin Marks Some marks are "known" marks, and some are not known at all. - First Nagant revolver Model 1878 in 9.4mm caliber. 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. Price does include shipping. Pistols and Holsters. By comparison, a brand-new S&W 686 has a 14-16 pound double action pull, and a 3-4 pound single action pull. While slower in use than swing-out models, the M.1895 is far, far more accurate than any of the inexpensive competitors in the more modern .32 calibers. Thanks for the feed back Mouser. To go to a specific part of the weapon simply click on the desired section Stalin famously brutalized his people, including his crippling purges of the Red Army officer corps in the 1930s. The ability to fire suppressed attracts people who are interested in NFA items. extent. Can they be more than historic curiosities? 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. Nor does it have the iconic lineage of the Colt 1911 or Browning Hi Power. German: German Mfg. "Fast is fine, But accuracy is everything". When fired in double action, the Nagants cylinder cams forward so that the mouth of the chamber comes flush with the forcing cone. 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. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, chamberings such as 6.5mm and 7.65 mm (.32 ACP) were very common in Europe. remained in use with the Russian Railways, postal service,[9] and some remote police forces for many years. 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. The Russians chose a .30 caliber 97 grain bullet doing about 1000 feet per second, which is cool when its called 32 H&R Magnum and comes in a gun with a good trigger pull, but when its made by Communistsisnt as cool. One more option is available: a conversion cylinder for the more common 32ACP. [12], The M1895 revolver was used extensively by the Russian Imperial Army and later by the Soviet Union after the Russian Revolution. They were corrosive and only moderately consistent. However, when you take away the Nagants party trick, what youre left with is a rather shoddy revolver. by jaytex1969 Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:31 pm, Post The original Nagants were single action only, but later an officer's model was produced that was double action. by tjtM38 Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:50 pm, Post Left side view of Model 1895 Nagant Revolver. The real legacy of the M1895 Nagant is its impressive durability. So what do we have in the sum? The brass is tapered up around the cone of the bullet and extends just past the nose. Content. In the Russian Federation, it was only retired from use with postal security service in 2003, and from bailiffs security service ( ) in 2009. below. - Claims of the Belgian Nagant patent #42907 of 1877. Production of the single-action model seems to have stopped after 1918, with some exceptions, including examples made for target competition. It also improved accuracy by self-centering the bullets relative to the barrel. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. Also most of them been lost forever during WWII with verylow survivor ratio. Slower target ammunition with the same bullet weight as the original increases drop, so the sights are regulated closer to 15 yards with it. Darryl Boyd 2011-2018. WORLD WAR I AND II PISTOLS USED BY THE ALLIES. Re: Nagant Revolver marking identification? GI#: 102153983. This eliminates the cylinder gap. 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