Guns International #: 101877284
Seller's Inventory #: 217099

Category - Antique Pistols - Cartridge - Handguns - European Pistols

Category
Antique Pistols - Cartridge
Handguns - European Pistols

Antique Belgian NAGANT Model 1877 GENDARMERIE 9mm Cal. ROLLING BLOCK Pistol VERY SCARCE! 1 of 2000 DOUBLE BARREL POLICE Pistols

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Antique Belgian NAGANT Model 1877 GENDARMERIE 9mm Cal. ROLLING BLOCK Pistol

VERY SCARCE! 1 of 2000 DOUBLE BARREL POLICE Pistols

Here we present an antique Double Barrel Belgian Em. and L. Nagant Model 1877 Gendarmerie Rolling Block Pistol made circa 1880 in Liège, Belgium. The name “Nagant” is most often associated with the Model 1895 Russian revolver that bears that name and as the second name in the Russian Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Rifle. Despite the general assumption by most arms collectors that “Nagant” was a Russian, it is actually the last name of a pair of Belgian brothers, Emile and Leon Nagant.

This pistol was a double-barreled, single trigger, double hammer, 9mm centerfire metallic cartridge pistol that based upon the Remington Rolling Block Patent and design. In 1877, the Belgian government extended a contract to the Nagant brothers to produce 2,000 of these pistols and made them the exclusive supplier of police pistols through 1901. While most of the European military and police forces were adopting revolvers, the Belgian Gendarmerie chose to adopt a double-barreled pistol that only provided two shots. Amazingly, these pistols would remain in service through the turn of the century until they were replaced by Browning Model 1899 semi-automatic pistols in 1901.

The police pistols were marked with a large “W”, as is this one, on the buttcap, indicating issue to the police, rather than with Belgian military unit markings. The guns were carried in pommel holsters on the saddle, thus the holster wear found on many examples is usually fairly significant and the fact that the leather holsters often absorbed moister from the elements and sweaty horses means that most examples suffer from at least some “poor storage” wear as well. However, with only 2,000 pistols produced, these guns are extremely scarce, particularly on the American firearms collecting market, and very hard to find one this the very nice condition.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. The actions are excellent. The bores are bright with sharp rifling. The grip is solid and in great shape.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrels are 5-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 9.4mm Nagant

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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#217099
 

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Antique: Yes