Single action 1900 dated nagant revolver value?

dskid1234 · Post by **dskid1234** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:45 pm

I know of one that is all matching and all original, but it has no finish left and has some pitting. I am just curious how much it would be worth?

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:45 am

Sounds like a target model, not much info to go on, and no pics, but issued Nagants are rare, at least a few hundred, but like I said, little to no info.

dskid1234 · Post by **dskid1234** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:42 am

It is not a target model, and this is the description. Attention Collectors! This is an original, single action, 7 shot Nagant revolver in excellent condition for it’s age. It has all matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and cylinder. No import marks of any kind. It has the original “half moon” front sight. It is totally functional and has been test fired. The original, blued finish is gone but it sports a nice even patina with some pitting in some areas. The bore has some rust but good strong rifling. The wooden grips look repaired but are in good, worn condition. All of the stampings are clear and readable including the Czarist markings and the date of manufacture. Note the Imperial Russian proof mark on the right frame. The single action models are becoming exceptionally rare as most of the single action Nagants were converted to double action. The Russians discontinued the single action model in 1918-1922 according to sources.

dskid1234 · Post by **dskid1234** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:30 pm

THREAD CLOSED

Post by **bunkysdad** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:20 pm

Oh wait dskid, don't go yet. Did you buy the Nagant? I wish I had been able to help more here, but was unsure of the value. The fact that it is not refurbished, single action (very hard to find), and matching puts a price tag in my head of 400+ dollars, but that is without seeing it. Even the double action models that have the worn blueing, indicating it isn't one of the common refurbs that have been on the market for several years, bring over 300.00 and sometimes considerably more. Value is hard to accurately give, but if you have seen it, like it, and your gut instinct says buy it, I think it would be a safe purchase.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:48 pm

Thread closed? What does that mean? You didn't win it? Few people if anybody shoots these things DA anyway, I know I never do. They are known for a very stiff trigger pull in DA.

catcracker · Post by **catcracker** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:18 pm

I thought I read somewhere that these single actions were only issued to either officers or NCOs. I can't remember. But I believe they were limited to one of these two classes of soldier. I would love to find one.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:14 pm

catcracker wrote:I thought I read somewhere that these single actions were only issued to either officers or NCOs. I can't remember. But I believe they were limited to one of these two classes of soldier. I would love to find one.

According to Wikipedia single action was for the privates, double action was for the officers, that does sound reasonable to me.

WeldonHunter · Post by **WeldonHunter** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:10 pm

Here's some more history: http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRareNagant.htm

"The standard model was produced in two variations with the difference being the type of action. The "officer's model" was double action and could be fired by simply pulling the trigger which would cock and release the hammer as well as in the single action mode by cocking the hammer first. The "enlisted model" was single action only and it was necessary to cock the hammer manually prior to each shot. It is thought that this was done because only officers were trusted to fire accurately without wasting ammunition with a double action revolver. Orders to discontinue the production of single action only Nagant revolvers were issued in 1922 and all subsequent production was double action. Most single action models were later converted to double action although some later production examples are single action. These likely were simply repaired with single action parts from earlier revolvers."

zeebill · Post by **zeebill** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:12 am

With my little foray into Nagant pistols here of late I learned a bit too. The tsarist proof being toward the back indicates an earlier model than when they came back over the screw more. Just the single action is very hard to find I hope he bought the revolver as it is indeed as others have said worth some bucks. After the no maker and no date model I have three of these little babies and I think that will be enough for awhile for me. This little original $59 revolver is starting to draw some interest overall now and has come a long way in value since we first started seeing them. Bill

dskid1234 · Post by **dskid1234** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:49 am

I didn't buy it yet. I'll keep you guys posted!

Post by **bunkysdad** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:10 am

Best of luck to you buddy.

Post by **Longcolt44** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:29 pm

I ran into it earlier today. There is 1 minute to go so go for broke.

Post by **Longcolt44** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:34 pm

Longcolt44 wrote:I ran into it earlier today. There is 1 minute to go so go for broke.

EDIT: I really hope you won that. It went for $360.00, it was worth $500.00 IMHO. SA stamped.

dskid1234 · Post by **dskid1234** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:40 pm

I was really struggling to decide whether or not I wanted to bid on it, but in the end, I did not. Even though it was rare, I have been looking at a few other imperial nagant revolvers in WAY better condition, including a russian tt-33. Here is the link...http://www.gunauction.com/buy/12916180/ ... r-mfg.1900

dskid1234 · Post by **dskid1234** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:43 pm

Longcolt44 wrote:
Longcolt44 wrote:I ran into it earlier today. There is 1 minute to go so go for broke.
EDIT: I really hope you won that. It went for $360.00, it was worth $500.00 IMHO. SA stamped.

It wasn't a finnish capture, by SA he meant single action.

BuckeyeSgt · Post by **BuckeyeSgt** » Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:22 pm

For a non import non refurb older SA I think that was a good buy.

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