And here is some more text info about the M 1887 Nagant revolver:
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CJF
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175 Posts
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 9:36:30 PM
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Hey all -- just picked up an 1887 Swedish nagant by Husqvarna. Condition very nice and matching numbers.
The revolver I have seems identical to the one pictured at:
http://www.mvs.chalmers.se/~m95perm_2/vapen/eldhandv/div/revolver_m87.html
Mine also has the same holster, but without the crown stamp -- but same textured leather.
Very interesting and high quality old pieces.
As to reloading, one reason I got this was that I have a BSA Martini Cadet rifle in .310 Cadet that had its chamber recut for 32-20s (I believe this just means the extractor was cut a bit deeper for the thicker rim of the 32-20.) The bore of the cadet is really a .323 IIRC. Since factory 32-20 ammo in the cadet is undersized (and accuracy sucks) I figured I'd get into reloading. Well...the 7.5 Nagant is also .323....again, IIRC
Does this sound right?
I'm also curious about chamber conversions to 32 ACP. Gunparts company has new Husqvarna cylnders. Per the link above: "In the 1950s some revolvers were converted by Svenska Metallverken to fire the .32 ACP. This model was used by the National Shooting Organization Frivilliga Skytterörelsen" So maybe this is possible.
BTW, cost for the Swedish 1887 Nagant and holster was $200 OTD.
Any thoughts on reloading or a .32ACP?
Regards,
Chris
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Edited by - CJF on 08/20/2004 6:09:49 PM
Dutchman
Moderator - Swedish Military Firearms Forum
USA
1439 Posts
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 11:30:49 PM
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7.5 Nagant = .311" bullets. I have 4CH dies for 7.5 Nagant but have not loaded for it. Its a puny cartridge, IMO, and not worth the trouble
Dutchman
CJF
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175 Posts
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 10:35:10 PM
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Originally posted by Dutchman
7.5 Nagant = .311" bullets. I have 4CH dies for 7.5 Nagant but have not loaded for it. Its a puny cartridge, IMO, and not worth the trouble
Dutchman
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I just bought some Norma 7.5 cartridges at auction, so I'll get to try this one out.
Thank you for the response. I was wrong about the 7.5 using .323 bullets. Since they are .311, does that support the idea of using .32 ACP via a second cylinder? (.32ACP = .309 bullets)?
Regards,
CJF
CJF
Gunboards Premium Member
175 Posts
Posted - 08/24/2004 : 8:41:13 PM
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Anyone know where to find disassembly instructions for the 1887 nagants?
I did something stupid...tried empty 32-20 brass in cylinder...okay not a problem...then tried loaded round...now have rotated past loading gate.
How do I remove the cylinder???
TIA,
Chris
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Edited by - CJF on 08/30/2004 9:22:21 PM
Dutchman
Moderator - Swedish Military Firearms Forum
USA
1439 Posts
Posted - 08/30/2004 : 9:47:12 PM
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Unscrew the ejector rod and pull it out and pivot it out of the way, then pull out the cylinder base pin. Pretty easy really.
Dutchman
CJF
Gunboards Premium Member
175 Posts
Posted - 08/31/2004 : 6:59:14 PM
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Originally posted by Dutchman
Unscrew the ejector rod and pull it out and pivot it out of the way, then pull out the cylinder base pin. Pretty easy really.
Dutchman
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Ejector rod pivots out of the way easily. Base pin...if that's the straw/white part w/ the S/N on it that the rod goes through...does not budge.
Nothing is moving easily. Is there a trick to removing the base pin or has old oil just stuck it in there?
CJF
Gunboards Premium Member
175 Posts
Posted - 09/08/2004 : 9:21:26 PM
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Figured it out...key to removing the base pin is to slip the edge of knife between the pin and the frame. Then lever and hope the knife doesn't break. Had tried tapping w/a wooden block. Wouldn't budge. Didn't want to mar anything.
CJF
Gunboards Premium Member
175 Posts
Posted - 09/13/2004 : 9:57:31 PM
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Found some disassembly instructions...
http://hem.bredband.net/b102212/Handguns.html