Nagant model 1878 explained

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