M1895 Nagant Revolver
Tula Factory 1913
Calibre 7.62 Nagant
Serial No 449P

£475

The M1895 Nagant revolver was designed by Leon Nagant, brother of Emile Nagant who contributed to the Mosin-Nagant rifle.

It is a seven shot design chambered for the proprietary 7.62X38mmR cartridge. The unique feature of the revolver and the cartridge is the gas seal system. This is accomplished by pushing the cylinder forward as the hammer is cocked so that the forcing cone of the barrel is inserted into the cylinder chamber while the mouth of the cartridge case is inserted into the forcing cone. The bullet itself is recessed into the mouth of the case so that it does not interfere with the rotation of the cylinder. This system effectively creates a gas seal which adds 200 to 300 feet per second to the bullet's initial velocity.

The Nagant was accepted by Russia in 1895, hence the model number, and initial production was in Liege, Belgium. Domestic production began in 1898 and continued until 1945

Left Side of Frame: Is marked by the Tula Factory in the style found between 1912-1918

Looks to be original & not refurbished, nearly all were rebuilt post WW2

A rare early example not often encountered in the UK. These ar no longer importable in to the UK

~ ~ ~ Because of Calibre this example is suitable under Section 7(3) & 7(1) ~ ~ ~

Authority Required: Section 5, 7(1), 7(3) or Northern Ireland FAC