This "American Rifleman Television" segment features a deep dive into the M1895 Nagant Revolver, adopted by Imperial Russia in the 1890s. The video highlights its unique gas-sealing mechanism, designed by Belgian Leon Nagant, which allowed for increased muzzle velocity by preventing gas leakage. It discusses the 7.62mm bottleneck wadcutter cartridge, the revolver's historically cumbersome single-action loading process, and its notoriously heavy trigger pull. The segment also touches upon the quality variations between early Belgian-made and later Russian-produced models, including refurbished examples. The M1895 Nagant remains a popular and affordable military-surplus collectible, though ammunition can be challenging to find.
This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases an FN 1900 pistol that was acquired by the Russian Imperial Army's Gymnastics and Fencing School. The institution, established in 1909, trained officers to become instructors in these disciplines. The video explains that while not formally adopted, the FN 1900 was among the handguns approved for private purchase by Russian officers. These pistols were often bought in batches by various Army schools for resale. A distinctive feature of these Russian contract FN 1900s is the frequent use of a factory nickel-plated finish, which was uncommon for FN pistols. The video also highlights how certain small parts, like the magazine release, trigger, and safety, were intentionally left in a black primed state to avoid fitting issues caused by plating thickness. The marking on these institutional purchases, such as the crossed Mosin Nagant rifles, varied as there was no single large Army order.
This video offers a tour of well-preserved Russian Imperial Army trench systems built around Helsinki between 1914 and 1917 during World War I. It provides viewers with a glimpse into the living and fighting conditions of soldiers in these extensive defensive structures prior to the collapse of Imperial Russia. The channel is viewer-supported via Patreon.
This TFBTV episode dives into the M1895 Nagant Revolver, a unique handgun with notable features that served Imperial Russia and the USSR. Contrary to common belief, the video explores whether suppressors can be effectively fitted to this vintage firearm. The review highlights the Nagant's distinctive design and its historical significance before being replaced by semi-automatic pistols. It also features a mention of Ventura Munitions.
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