Fine Russian Izhevsk 1895 Nagant Revolver 7.62x38r Revolver & Holster
Our Assessment: This revolver is in about Fine Plus overall condition. The revolver is stamped with PW Arms import marks on the left side of the frame, and the original wooden grips have been replaced with plastic grips.Otherwise, all of the markings are clear and correct for a war-time revolver. The M1895 revolvers have a mechanism which, as the hammer is cocked, first turns the cylinder and then moves it forward, closing the gap between the cylinder and the barrel. The cartridge, also unique, plays an important part in sealing the gun to prevent the escape of propellant gasses. The Nagant's sealed firing system meant that the Nagant revolver, unlike most other revolvers, could make effective use of a sound suppressor 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. Nagant revolvers continued to see limited use in the Korean and Vietnam wars. This a great example of a WWII Nagant, and it comes with a period correct holster and cleaning rod. This should make a fine addition to any collection of WWII firearms.
Make: Izhevsk
Model: Nagant Model 1895 Revolver
Serial Number: 08297
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: 7.62x36r
Action Type: Single/Double Action Revolver with cylinder that moves forward to seal against the barrel as the hammer is cocked or the trigger pulled in double action. <
Barrel Length: 4.5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U" notch at the top rear of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece brownish-red checkered plastic. There are checkered wooden panels inlet into the front strap and backstrap. The grip checkering is sharp and without mars. The checkering in the wooden panels is shallow, with a worn area at the top of the backstrap panel. The grips are in about Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: We think the finish is original. There are some scratches under the finish typical of wartime finishes but the arsenal stamp and date, along with most of the other markings are sharp and clear.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some fouling in the grooves. There is no erosion that we could see.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its finish.There are tiny handling marks through the finish scattered about, with tiny spots of light frosting on the cylinder and a spot of pinprick surface erosion on the left side of the frame above the back of the trigger guard. .
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, with the cylinder moving to seal the barrel as the trigger is pulled. We have not fired this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver retains its lanyard ring on the bottom of the grip. This revolver comes with a pigskin holster with brown leather trimming and a blued cleaning rod. The holster has a Russian cartouche on the inside of its top flap. The holster and rod are in excellent condition.
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, CA PPT: YES
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