Izhevsk Nagant M1895 Revolver 7.62 Nagant, 7-Shot, 4.5 in Barrel, 1944 WWII Production, Gas-Seal Design, Threaded Muzzle
This 1944 Izhevsk Mechanical Plant Nagant M1895 stands out as a WWII-era, 7-shot revolver chambered in 7.62 Nagant with the model's distinctive gas-seal action. It features a custom externally threaded muzzle and replacement reddish synthetic grip panels, adding a unique twist to a classic service revolver. Izhevsk arsenal markings and Soviet/Cyrillic inspection stamps are present, and it carries a PW Arms, Redmond WA import mark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in solid functional shape. The exterior shows scratches and blemishes from prior handling and carry.
What’s Included
- Nagant M1895 flap holster (brown, pebble-grain with leather trim)
- Owner's manual: Russian Nagant Model 1895 Revolver, 7.62 Nagant
- Nagant revolver assembly/disassembly booklet
Built by Izhevsk in 1944, this M1895 represents wartime Russian production with the factory's arrow-in-triangle-within-circle emblem and Soviet/Cyrillic inspection and acceptance stamps. The revolver also bears the PW ARMS REDMOND WA M1895 RUSSIA 7.62 x 38R importer stamp, clearly identifying its import provenance.
Chambered in 7.62 Nagant (7.62x38R), the seven-shot cylinder and the model's hallmark gas-seal system move the cylinder forward on firing to seal the cylinder gap. It operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer, and loads via a side gate with an under-barrel ejector rod.
The externally threaded muzzle and the replacement checkered reddish synthetic grip panels are notable customizations on this example. The revolver retains a blued steel frame, cylinder, and receiver, with fixed sights consisting of a front blade and a rear notch in the topstrap.
Practical features include a lanyard ring on the butt and a full-size profile with a 4.5 inch barrel. The bore condition is good with well-defined rifling, supporting the revolver's functional status noted above.