Guns International #: 102025625
Seller's Inventory #: 220702

Category - Military Revolvers - Non-US - Military Arms

Category
Military Revolvers - Non-US
Military Arms

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Model 1895 NAGANT Double Action 7.62 Caliber REVOLVER C&R With HOLSTER and EXTRA CYLINDER

Description:
IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Model 1895 NAGANT Double Action 7.62 Caliber REVOLVER C&R

With HOLSTER and EXTRA CYLINDER

Here we present a C&R Imperial Russian Nagant Model 1895 Revolver made at the Tula Arsenal in Tula, Russia circa 1916 and updated for World War II in 1942. The Nagant Model 1895 revolver 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. Léon Nagant and his brother Émile were well known in the Russian Tsar's court and military administration because of the part they had played in the design of the Russian service rifle, the Mosin Nagant Model 1891.
Production of this revolver began in Liège, Belgium in 1895. 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. Until 1918 it was produced in two versions, those being a double-action version for officers, and a cheaper single-action version for the lower ranks. It continued to be used after the Russian Revolution by the Red Army and Soviet security forces. The distinctive shape and name helped it achieve cult status in Russia and in the early 1930s the presentation of a Nagant Model 1895 revolver with an embossed Red Star was one of the greatest honors that could be bestowed on a Party Member.

As early as 1933 the Model 1895 had started to be replaced by the Tokarev semi-automatic pistol but was never fully replaced until the Makarov pistol in 1952. It was still produced and used in great numbers during World War II and remained in use with the Russian Railways, postal service, and some remote police forces for many years. In the Russian Federation, it was only retired from use with postal security service in 2003, and from bailiff security in 2009.

This is a seven shot revolver chambered for 7.62x38mmR and features the “gas seal” system. This involves the cylinder moving forward when the gun is cocked to create a seal between the barrel. This provided a boost to the velocity of the projectile by eliminating cylinder gap.

The overall condition is good. The action is excellent. The bore is well-used and still serviceable. The grips are in nice shape. The holster is in good condition.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 7.62x38mmR Nagant

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$1400

#220702
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes