The M1916 Fedorov rifle is explored as Russia's potential first assault rifle, meeting two of the three classic criteria: selective fire and a detachable magazine. While its 6.5 Arisaka cartridge isn't strictly intermediate, it was chosen for controllability in full-auto fire. The rifle's design likely aimed for a lightweight, portable machine gun concept with semi-automatic as the primary mode.
The M1895 Nagant is a unique gas-seal revolver with a century-long service history in Russia. Its innovative design, which moves the cylinder forward to seal the barrel gap, boosts muzzle velocity. While historically significant and affordable on the surplus market, its accuracy and effectiveness for modern combat are limited, leading to its replacement by the Tokarev pistol.
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