Tula Nagant Model 1895 Revolver (1944 Tula Arsenal) - 7.62 Nagant, 7-Shot, 4.5 inch Barrel, WWII Russian DA/SA, Blued
This Tula Nagant Model 1895 is a wartime 1944 production revolver made in Russia at Tula Arsenal. Chambered in 7.62 Nagant, it features the distinctive gas-seal mechanism, a 7-shot DA/SA action, and a gate-loaded, non-swing-out cylinder. Clear Soviet wartime markings and Century Arms import stamps are present, making this a well-documented WWII-era example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This revolver is in great shape, with minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes visible on the finish.
What's Included
- Tula Nagant Model 1895 revolver (7.62 Nagant, 1944 Tula production)
Produced at Tula Arsenal in 1944, this Nagant Model 1895 represents a late-war Soviet service revolver from the WWII era. Built with a blued carbon-steel frame, barrel, and cylinder, it follows the proven 7-shot DA/SA pattern and retains the original gate-loaded, non-swing-out cylinder system.
The Nagant’s gas-seal mechanism is a defining feature: when fired, the cylinder cams forward to interface with the barrel, designed to reduce gas escape. It is chambered in the 7.62 Nagant (7.62x38R) cartridge and includes an under-barrel captive ejector/axis rod with a knurled knob for case extraction.
Markings are robust and informative, including the Tula five-point star over 1944 and an IP acceptance stamp. Import markings read CAI ST ALB VT and M95 RUSSIAN 7.62x38R. The rear face of the cylinder has numbered chambers, a noteworthy detail on these service revolvers.
Sighting is straightforward and rugged, with a front blade and a rear notch milled into the topstrap. The revolver retains its exposed hammer, checkered hardwood grip panels, and a lanyard ring on the buttcap—all characteristic elements of the model’s field-ready configuration.
Barrel length is 4.5 inches, and capacity is 7 rounds. The materials, finish, and markings align with Soviet wartime manufacture. Made in Russia, this 1944 Tula example stands out for its clear arsenal and import stamps, classic DA/SA operation, and the distinctive gas-seal design.