I Have This Old Gun: M1895 Nagant Revolver
In the 1890s, Imperial Russia embarked on an effort to modernize its military, adopting the M1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle and, later, the M1895 Nagant revolver. Unlike many other service revolvers of the time, the Nagant had a unique mechanism designed to get the most out of its cartridge.
Rifleman Q&A: Identifying Russian Revolver Ammo
Can you help identify a small box of what I believe is Russian-made ammunition?
The 1895 Nagant Revolver: A Look Back
A look back at the brainchild of the French Nagant brothers for the Russian Tsar's army, the 1895 Nagant Revolver in 7.62x38 mm R.
This Old Gun: Model 1895 Nagant Revolver
In the third quarter of the 19th century, Leon and Emil Nagant of Liege, Belgium, began making something of a name for themselves in the revolver field—the brothers’ double-action designs being recognized for their modest, but eminently practical, innovations.
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