Owner’s Manual
Russian Nagant Model
1895 Revolver,
Cal. 7.62 NAGANT
Congratulations on your purchase of a Russian Nagant Model 1895 revolver. With proper care and handling it will give you long, reliable service. The Nagant Model 1895 revolver is a doubleand single-action revolver. In use, the operator has the choice of either simply pulling the trigger fully to the rear to raise and release the hammer to fire a cartridge (the double-action method), or to manually cock the hammer with the thumb and then pull the trigger (the single-action method) to release the hammer and fire a cartridge. Extreme caution must be used when engaging in single-action firing as the pressure required to release the hammer and fire the cartridge is much lighter. Never cock the hammer until you are ready to fire. Do not dry fire the revolver (pulling the trigger when a round of ammunition is not in the cylinder) as this can result in damage to the firing pin.
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE
Children are attracted to, and can operate firearms which can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.
Firearm Safety Depends on You:
A gun is only as safe as the person operating it. You can never be overly careful when handling a firearm. Carelessness is often the cause of shooting accidents, such as failing to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, not being sure of your target and what is behind it, failing to engage the safety properly, leaving ammunition in the chamber or using improper loads. Since a bullet can never be called back once fired, such errors in gunhandling can result in the loss of life, severe injury or property damage. It is thus crucial for your safety and the safety of those around you that you learn the principles of safe gun handling and storage before you begin to use your new Nagant revolver. Be a safe shooter - please read this instruction book thoroughly even if this is not your first firearm purchase as not all firearms are the same. The first step in being a safe shooter is to learn the rules for the safe operation and handling of firearms. There is nothing more important gunhandling than safety.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY
The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety must be etched into your memory before you begin to handle firearms. These rules are intended to be followed by all persons handling firearms in the field, on the range, or at home. Please read, review and understand these rules before you begin to use or even take your new Nagant revolver out of its box. Remember, firearms safety depends on you!
Commandment #1
Always Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction
This is the most basic and most important safety rule. A safe direction is one in which an accidental discharge will not cause injury to yourself, to others or property damage. This is particularly important when loading or unloading your firearm. Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. Treat every gun as if it were loaded at all times.
Commandment #2
Firearms Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually in Use
Firearms should only be loaded when you are in the field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to shoot. When not in use, firearms
and ammunition should be secured in a safe place, separate from each other. Remember to unload your firearm completely, so that there is no ammunition in any of the chambers in the cylinder. Before handling this or any firearm, or handing it to someone else, visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine to ensure they do not contain ammunition. Always keep the gun’s action open when not in use. Never assume a gun is unloaded - even if you were the last person to use it. Never cross a fence, climb a tree, wade through a stream, or perform any awkward movement with a loaded gun. When in doubt, unload your gun! Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person. And never carry a loaded gun in a scabbard, a holster not being worn, or a gun case. Common sense prevails in gun safety!.
Alcohol, Drugs and Guns don’t mix. Make no mistake about it! Never handle firearms after consuming alcohol or taking drugs which can affect your judgement.
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Commandment #3
Don’t Rely on Your Gun’s Safety:
Treat every gun as though it could fire at any time, even if you are not applying pressure to the trigger. The “safety” on a firearm is a mechanical device which, like any such device, can become inoperable at the worst possible time and fail to function. By mistake, you may think the safety is “on” when it actually is not. Or you may think your gun is unloaded when there is actually a round of ammunition in it. The safety serves as a supplement to proper gun handling but cannot serve as a substitute for common sense. Never handle a gun carelessly and assume that the gun won’t fire, just because “the safety is on.” Never touch the firearm’s trigger until you are ready to shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger when loading or unloading. Never pull the
trigger when the safety is engaged or when the safety is positioned between the “safe” and “fire” positions. Note! The above instructions regarding mechanical safeties does not apply to the Nagant Model 1895 revolver as it does not have a separate safety lever or switch. The safety feature of the Nagant revolver is in its method of firing - that is a long, deliberate pull of the trigger is required to fire the revolver in the double action mode. Single-action firing, in which the hammer is cocked before trigger release, should only be attempted by more experienced shooters as the trigger release tension is much lighter.
Commandment #4
Be Sure of Your Target - And What Is Beyond It!
Once fired, a bullet (or shot charge) can never be called back, so before you shoot know where the bullet is going and what it will strike. Be certain your shot will not injure someone or strike something beyond the target. Never fire in the direction of noise, a movement, or at any object you cannot positively identify. Be aware that a .22 Short bullet can travel over 1-1/4 miles. A centerfire cartridge, such as the .30-06, can send its bullet over 3-miles. Shotgun pellets can travel 500-yards and a shotgun slug has a range of over a half-mile. Make sure your shot has a backstop such as a hillside. Keep in mind how far the bullet will travel if it misses your intended target.
Commandment #5
Use the Correct Ammunition:
Every firearm is designed to use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition. It is important that you use the correct ammunition for your firearm. Information on the correct ammunition to use with your firearm appears in the firearm’s instruction manual and the manufacturer’s markings on the firearm itself. Use of the wrong ammunition or improperly reloaded ammunition can result in the destruction of the firearm, serious personal injury and/or death. Form the habit of examining every round of ammunition before you put it into your gun to ensure it is of the proper gauge or caliber and that it is in good condition.
Commandment #6
If Your Gun Fails to Fire When the Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care.
If a cartridge or shell does not fire when the trigger is pulled, follow Commandment #1 and keep the firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keeping the muzzle pointed away from your face and anything you do not intend to shoot, wait at least 20-seconds (to ensure that the ammunition is not delayed in firing) before carefully opening the cylinder, unloading the firearm and disposing of the ammunition safely.
Commandment #7
Always Wear Eye & Ear Protection When Shooting.
Exposure to shooting noise can permanently damage hearing and flying debris, such as powder residue and ejected cartridge cases can injure your eyes. Thus, it is only commonn sense to wear both eye protection (such as shooting glasses) and ear protection (such as a sound muffling headset) whenever shooting. Also, wear eye protection
when cleaning or disassembling your gun to ensure that cleaning solvent and tensioned parts (such as springs), do not come into contact with your eyes.
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