Nagant model 1878 explained

Nagantモデル1878、1883、および1878年から1886年を説明

Belgian patent relating to the Nagant 1878 revolver

- Claims of the Belgian Nagant patent #42907 of 1877

- Detachable hammer firing pin

- Dismountable ratchet

- Cover plate arrangement

- Trigger guard used a mounting tool for the springs

- First Nagant revolver Model 1878 in 9.4mm caliber

- Corresponding US Patent #226.923 dated April 27, 1880

Field dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878

- Cylinder axis rod blocked by the ejection rod holder

- Locking stud of the friction leaf spring

- Unlocking of the cylinder axis rod

- Extraction of the cylinder

Advanced dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878 (1)

- Dismounting of the ejection rod

- Disassembly of the cylinder axis rod

- Dismounting of the cover plate

- Dismounting of the trigger guard

Advanced dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878 (2)

- Dismounting of the mainspring

- Dismounting of the hammer

- Dismounting of the sear

- Dismounting of the pawl

- Dismounting of the trigger

- Dismounting of the trigger return spring

Advanced dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878 (3)

- Dismounting of the right side grip plate

- Dismounting of the left and intermediary plates

- Dismounting of the loading gate

- Dismounting of the lanyard ring

Markings on the Nagant Model 1878 (1)

- Belgian military markings on the frame

- Serial number on the frame

- Other markings on the frame

- Cylinder marking

- Markings on the cylinder axis rod

- Markings on the ejection rod

- Markings on the cover plate

- Serial number on the ebony grip plates

Markings on the Nagant Model 1878 (2)

- Serial number on the loading gate

- Markings on the trigger guard

- Markings on the hammer

- Markings on the sear

- Markings on the trigger

- Markings on the pawl

- Marking on the mainspring

- Markings on the lanyard ring post

Functioning of the Nagant Model 1878 (1)

- The 9.4mm Nagant - Bachmann cartridge

- 30-30 shell trimmed down

- Seating of the bullet

- Gap between the recoil shield and the cylinder

- The hammer safety notch

Functioning of the Nagant Model 1878 (2)

- Functioning in single action mode

- Action of the pawl

- Locking bump on the trigger

- Functioning in double action mode

- Hammer rotation in double action mode

- Hammer strut pushed backwards

The variants of the Nagant Model 1878

- Nagant Model 1878 of the first variation

- The removable taller front sight

- Nagant Model 1878 of the second variation

- Nagant 1878 of transition

The Nagant revolver Model 1883

- Nagant Model 1883 of the first variation

- Comparison between the 1878 and 1883 mechanisms

- Functioning of the 1883 lock mechanism

- Nagant model 1883 of the second variation (1883-87)

The Nagant revolver Model 1878-86

- The Mode 1878-86 of the Belgian Army and Customs

- Model 1878-86 of the first variation

- Model 1878-86 of the second variation

- Model 1878-86 of the third variation

- The Model M1884/87 for Luxembourg

The Nagant revolvers sold in foreign countries

- The Nagant revolver in caliber 7.5mm

- The Nagant revolvers for Sweden

- The Nagant revolvers for Norway

- The Nagant revolvers for Serbia

- The Nagant revolvers of big caliber