RUSSIAN STATE FACTORIES MODEL 95 7.62X38MMR

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 629849



It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the Imperial Russian Army (replacing older Smith & Wesson models), then the Red Army/Soviet forces through WWII, and even lingered in limited use by security services (like the NKVD) into the post-war era.
Key Features and Design

Caliber: 7.62×38mmR Nagant (a unique rimmed cartridge where the bullet is seated fully inside the case for the gas-seal mechanism)
Capacity: 7 rounds (one more than most revolvers of the era)
Action: Double-action/single-action (most military models were double-action; some early enlisted versions were single-action only for cost savings)
Barrel length: 4.2 inches (110 mm)
Overall length: About 9.3 inches (235 mm)
Weight (unloaded): Around 1.8 lbs
Sights: Fixed front post and rear notch (simple and rugged)
Unique mechanism: The standout feature is the gas-seal system. When the hammer is cocked (or in double-action trigger pull), the cylinder slides forward slightly, pressing the cartridge case mouth into the barrel‚s rear to create a near-perfect seal. This:
Prevents gas leakage from the cylinder gap
Boosts muzzle velocity by ~50–100 fps compared to standard revolvers
Allows effective use with a suppressor (one of the very few revolvers that can be suppressed without major gas loss; suppressed versions existed for special units)


The design is mechanically complex compared to simpler revolvers but extremely reliable in harsh conditions (mud, cold, neglect)—a big reason it endured so long in Russian/Soviet service.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: RUSSIAN STATE FACTORIES
Model: MODEL 95
Caliber Info: 7.62X38MMR
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 4.2" BARREL
Action: REVOLVER
Finish: black and wood

Price: $695.99
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