Minute of Mae: Russian Nagant 1895 "Single Action Only"

The Nagant 1895 is a triple-action revolver weighing 1.74 lbs with an overall length of 9.2 inches. It holds seven rounds of 7.62 Russian ammunition. The design features a heavy, clunky hammer and a trigger with variable weight and texture, attributed to creating a gas seal. Sights are fine, with a narrow V-notch rear and a notched half-moon front.

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