Russian M1895 Nagant

	Nation: Russia
	Adopted: 1895
	Design: Leon Nagant ( based on Pieper)
	Caliber: 7.62 x 38R
	Capacity: 7 shot
	Action: Revolver
	Mfg. by: Tul'skiy Oruheynyi Zavod, Tula; Manufacture d'Armes Nagant Freres, Liege, Belgium

Russian

1895 Nagant

This pistol is similar in design to other revolvers of the period with the exception of it's unique gas seal system. When cocked the cylinder moves forward against the barrel preventing any gas from escaping. During WWII this pistol was often carried by political officers to prevent any Russian soldier from retreating.