An Intro to Collecting the Russian and Soviet Nagant Revolver Part 2.

Today we're looking at a few different variants of the Nagant revolver which are in circulation on the American firearms market. Most commonly encountered are specimens which are arsenal refinished in the post-WW2 period by the Soviets. These are import marked and are found usually in excellent condition, with a mix of dates. We'll also take a look at a few original examples that were bringbacks from either WW2, Korea, or Vietnam, and are in their original condition, with no import marks, and original finish. Included today are some examples from WWI, the Interwar Period, and an example that's been sanitized of all markings!

[@murraykriner9425]

I've watched both videos, and have nearly bought an example at a hardware store nearly 25 years ago, ala carte, with no accessories, though I do recall the example being intercine, betwixt the Great War, and the Great Patriotic War. The whole reloading business aside, I didn't pull the trigger on the sale, as it was over three Ben Franklin's in cost, and the revolver had serious wear, both pitting, and very pale bluing, consistent with much use. I did enjoy your presentations about these classic firearms, nonetheless! Thanks

[@RichardGalli-r6i]

BOTH EXCELLENT REPORTS The very old Russian nomenclature for their 7.62mm weapons was "three line" meaning 3/10 three tenths of an inch. They eventually went Metric, but their rifles in WW1, and the Austrians were in "arshins" or "schrit" the emperor's pace I suppose, for all those peasant bhoys to better understand/utilize

[@s5f764fd]

Do you have any insight on M1985 stamped SA? I’m tracking they were Finnish that were likely captured in the Winter war, but I don’t know how common they are.

[@Wolfskopf]

what are the hammer markings on some Nagants? looks weird to be just a "T"