Russian Nagant 7.62

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kymasabe

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Anyone own one? Anyone fire one? Is it junk?

I see the caliber is listed as 7.62 but is that the same as 7.62x25 like the Tokorev round or is there a specific round for the revolver?
(kinda like .357mag/revolver and .357sig/autos)..
 
The Nagant Revolver fires the 7.62x38R. It is a rather unusual looking round as the case goes all the way around the bullet in order to facilitate the gas seal feature. It pushes a 108grn bullet at about 890fps, so it's not a death ray by any means. Ammo is quite pricey by a .32acp cylinder can be obtained for about $50. I wouldn't call them junk as they are quite well made. The double action trigger is very rough though typically running in the 17-18lb area. It's not what I'd use for a serious carry gun but it is an interesting historical curiosity.
 
I just now came inside after firing a box of 50 Sellier & Bellot .32 S&W Longs in my M1895 Nagant (made in 1915).
The cases bulge some since they are smaller than the .30 Nagant case, but work well.
JT
 
Ammo issues?

That was something that I hadn't considered. how available IS this ammo and if it's not available, what else can I SAFELY use in the Nagant revolver.
Also, does anyone know where to get a .32 ACP cylinder for the Nagant and can I install it myself or does it need a gunsmith?
 
Ive read that .32acp can be fired through the standard cylinder with only an occasional misfire which can be resolved by a simple pulling of the trigger.Anyone have first hand knowledge of this?
 
I don't think a .32acp could be fired in the standard cylinder since the original round is rimmed and the .32 is only semi-rimmed. I'm not so sure that the miniscule rim would be wide enough. I believe that you're thinking of 32 S&W Longs and .32 H&R Magnums. Misfires are known to happen with them (in a standard Nagant cylinder) because their rims aren't as thick as those of the original round.
 
You can get cheaper Nagant ammo from SOG for 40 Rd Box/$14.95 ea. The stuff is really aenmic but fairly accurate. I use .32 H&R Mag in mine most of the time and I never have had any bulging.

You can get some32 H&R MAg 100gr JHP from Georgia Arms for $11.50/50 and then send the spent brass to Bullseye Shooting Supply and have them reload it in 90 GR LSW for $8.30/50.

I had the 32ACP cylinder and never could get it to index w/o a hassle. Ended up including it for free when I sold one of my Nagants.
 
I got one for the 'neat' factor of the sealing cartridge/cylinder.

Took it out shooting once, have not shot it again -- lots of better items to shoot.

But I keep it because it is a very interesting piece of revolver history.
 
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