History Primer 165: Belgian Nagant 1877 Documentary

Published on October 18, 2022
Duration: 48:30

The Belgian Nagant 1877 is a unique two-shot, double-barreled military handgun chambered in 9.4mm Nagant. Developed by the Nagant brothers, it was adopted by the Belgian Gendarmerie to replace older percussion pistols. Despite its unusual design and heavy trigger pull, it offered moderate recoil and served until 1901.

Quick Summary

The Belgian Nagant 1877 is a unique two-shot, double-barreled military handgun chambered in 9.4mm Nagant. It was adopted by the Belgian Gendarmerie and features a single trigger that fires two hammers sequentially.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Live Fire
  2. 00:38Technical Specs Overview
  3. 01:32History of the Nagant Brothers
  4. 04:16Design Evolution & Patents
  5. 07:48Belgian Gendarmerie Context
  6. 10:519.4mm Nagant Cartridge
  7. 11:24Mechanical Operation & Handling
  8. 17:28Internal Mechanism Animation
  9. 22:24Production & Service Life
  10. 26:50Shooting Impressions & Ergonomics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Belgian Nagant 1877?

The Belgian Nagant 1877 is a unique military handgun featuring a double-barrel and a two-shot capacity. It was designed by the Nagant brothers and adopted by the Belgian Gendarmerie in the late 19th century.

What caliber is the Belgian Nagant 1877 pistol?

The Belgian Nagant 1877 pistol is chambered in the 9.4mm Nagant cartridge, also known as 9x22mmR. This centerfire cartridge fired a 189-grain lead bullet.

How does the trigger mechanism of the Nagant 1877 work?

The Nagant 1877 features a single trigger that operates two independent hammers sequentially. The first pull fires the right hammer, and a second pull fires the left hammer.

Who manufactured the Belgian Nagant 1877?

The Belgian Nagant 1877 was manufactured by Émile and Henri-Léon Nagant, who founded an industrial company in Liège, Belgium, in 1859 and later transitioned into firearms manufacturing.

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