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This incredibly ugly, yet fascinating revolver is a Nagant Model 1895. It's chambered in the somewhat difficult to find 7.62 Nagant (7.62x38R) cartridge. This particular one was made in 1944, and that's really a testament to the fact that the Soviets really took the old "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" adage to heart. The design doesn't incorporate many features that were around in 1895, like the ability to load all 6 rounds in at once by either breaking the revolver in half or by swinging out the cylinder. I can't imagine being a Russian soldier in the middle of combat, trying to reload this contraption one round at a time. The most interesting feature about this whole thing is that it's the only revolver I know of that uses a sealed gas system. The proper rounds for this gun have a brass case that fully encloses the bullet. When the trigger is pulled, the cylinder moves forward to press against the forcing cone, and then the brass is forced out of the way by the bullet, which causes it to bridge the gap and seal all the gases. This feature also means this is the only revolver that could be used with a suppressor, making it an ideal weapon for KGB types. |
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This gun was made in 1944 at Tula arsenal |
Specifications:
| Caliber | 7.62x38R (7.62 Nagant) |
| Barrel Length | 4.5" |
| Overall Length | 10.5" |
| Action Type | Single Action/Double Action Revolver |
| Magazine Capacity | Revolving Cylinder, 7 Rounds |
| Weight | 28.8 Oz |