Hi all,
I bought three Nagant pistols on the last three months.
They are FUN!
I have a 1918 -1933-1940.I can afford them and they are a part of world history.
Two have the large Century BANNER markings on the right side of the reciver.The other one is marked in small letters under the barrel.
Empire arms guns are marked with small letters from what I hear.Dennis is a real nice guy.
From what I have read and guys I have talked to about them you can use 32 S&W longs and 32 H&R mags. in it.
I did locate and buy a 32auto cylinder for $50
You can use resized 32-20 brass or buy Starline Nagant brass cheaply. Dies for a M-1 Carbine die will resize the cases and a 32cal. expander is used to start the .312 bullet.
Lee makes a set of dies but most guys are not happy with them at all.
It seems to be a toss up some guys are using 308 bullets lead or jacked or 312 in lead.
I have loaded about 200 rounds and see no diffrence on 308 or 312 lead bullets.both are right on.
All three revolvers shoot really well once you get use to the strong trigger pull.
My1940 has the worst trigger, when I have a chance I will tinker with it. The other two are not bad at all.
I can shoot 7 shots in the black on a standard indoor pistol target with the Nagants at 25 feet single action.
They are typical Russian, no frills, rough, strong simple work horse.
check the sites mentioned.
Be well,
broomhandle