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Category - Nagant Revolvers - Military Revolvers - Non-US

Category
Nagant Revolvers
Military Revolvers - Non-US

WW II Soviet NAGANT M1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver EASTERN FRONT with HOLSTER WORLD WAR II Russian Revolver Made in 1945

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WW II Soviet NAGANT M1895 TULA Arsenal Revolver EASTERN FRONT with HOLSTER

WORLD WAR II Russian Revolver Made in 1945

Here we present a Soviet Russian Nagant Model 1895 Revolver made at the Tula Arsenal in Russia, circa 1945. The Nagant was designed by Léon Nagant, whose brother Émile had also taken part in designing the Mosin–Nagant rifle. The Nagant M1895 was adopted as the standard issue sidearm for the Imperial Russian Army and police officers, where it replaced earlier Smith & Wesson models such as the Model 3. Production began in Liège, Belgium, though Russia purchased the manufacturing rights in 1898, and moved production to the Tula Arsenal, and was soon producing 20,000 examples per year. This was the primary sidearm of the Soviet Union during the Second World War. This one bears the Tula arsenal mark and a date of 1945.

This is a seven shot revolver that was produced in two versions, the first being a double-action version for officers, and a cheaper single-action version for the lower ranks. Seven Nagant revolvers were used by communist revolutionaries to kill the Russian imperial family and their servants in July 1918. After the Russian Revolution, only the double-action version was made. Nagant revolvers were used by the NKVD and Red Army units until the end of World War II, with a total of 2,000,000 produced.

It is 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. As mentioned, Léon Nagant is to be credited with this unusual system. He was quite the inventor and gun maker. The M1895 was made in both single and double action, though the double action design eventually became the default. The M1895 Nagant was reliable and was used by the Soviet Union military all the way up to about 1952, when it was replaced by the Makarov pistol.

The overall condition is good. This example has been refinished. Excellent action. Shiny bright, sharply rifled bore. Both grips are fine with sharp checkering. Markings are sharp. Import marked frame. “1945” dated. The holster is in good shape.

Own the original! 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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$1800

#250416
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes