I'm looking for a spare cylinder for my Nagant M1895 Revolver

knastera · Oct 2, 2013

Does anyone have an original (not .32 ACP conversion) cylinder for a Nagant M1895 revolver? I am looking to have a second cylinder to use as a speed-loader (of sorts). It doesn't have to be pretty. My pistol is a 1917 Tula era of Peter the Great model.

yellowsled · Oct 3, 2013

Ohh geez... Please dont mess with a 1917....

Go get a 1940's to mess with.

bkraft · Oct 3, 2013

He's just looking for a second cylinder. What's wrong with that??

Buymilsurp gets them in from time to time. I'd keep an eye on their site.

Melnic · Oct 3, 2013

So you can pre load 2 cylinders?

yellowsled · Oct 3, 2013

I personally would not mess with a 1917 dated one. I would get a much more common 40's one and go to town and do as he sees fit with that one. Nagants are getting harder to find, esp the earler ones. I would not suggest messing with it.

Sirex · Oct 3, 2013

Speed loading a Nagant? Seems kinda a moot point for a Nagant to me. I have seen some on GB/Ebay before when I was looking for a .32 cylinder. Post pics of your 1917.

smoothebore · Oct 3, 2013

Trying to remember, what Clint Eastwood movie was it that he carried loaded spare cylinders on his belt for fast reloading?

LGood48 · Oct 3, 2013

smoothebore said:
Trying to remember, what Clint Eastwood movie was it that he carried loaded spare cylinders on his belt for fast reloading?

Pale Rider. Just watched it this last weekend.

Melnic · Oct 3, 2013

buymilsurp.com shows sold out and $50!
My speed loader is a dowel rod to pop the spent cases out pushing from the front.
For me, trying to pull the cylinder out and fiddling with the cylinder pin takes more time than just reloading.
If I continue to shoot the Nagant at the range, the time to reload helps cool the barrel down.

knastera, Good luck on the search! Parts are harder to find, I'm still looking for a new mainspring for mine.

knastera · Nov 6, 2013

Messing with a 1917 M1895

yellowsled said:
Ohh geez... Please dont mess with a 1917....

Go get a 1940's to mess with.

Trust me, I'd never mess with this beauty. I just want to get a second cylinder.

knastera · Nov 6, 2013

Second cylinder

Melnic said:
So you can pre load 2 cylinders?

Exactly. I think I can swap cylinders faster than I can unload and reload one.

knastera · Nov 6, 2013

Sirex said:
Speed loading a Nagant? Seems kinda a moot point for a Nagant to me. I have seen some on GB/Ebay before when I was looking for a .32 cylinder. Post pics of your 1917.

I understand your point about speed loading my Nagant, but I'd like a second cylinder anyway. Maybe I should just buy a second one (I like the sound of that)

Here are some pics

knastera · Nov 6, 2013

Attempt #2 at loading pictures

Sirex said:
Speed loading a Nagant? Seems kinda a moot point for a Nagant to me. I have seen some on GB/Ebay before when I was looking for a .32 cylinder. Post pics of your 1917.

Here you go:

yellowsled · Nov 6, 2013

That is a great early Nagant. Please don't mess with it, it should be a occasional shooter and safe queen. Early ones fetch a premium, please don't mess with it. Get a 1940's to mess with. PPPPPPLEASE!

MightyWarMonger · Mar 15, 2018

Well I need a second cylinder for my Nagant (don't think it's a 1917) as well but am having a real hard time finding one. One of the chambers of my current cylinder is really hard to unload after it's been fired like the casing expands and gets wedged in there. I just want a second one for shooting and be able to leave the original in the safe. Has anyone found any sources for parts?

cantstop · Mar 15, 2018

Good for you OP..

I've often regretted not stocking up on spares.

planktonadbc · Mar 16, 2018

MightyWarMonger said:
Well I need a second cylinder for my Nagant (don't think it's a 1917) as well but am having a real hard time finding one. One of the chambers of my current cylinder is really hard to unload after it's been fired like the casing expands and gets wedged in there. I just want a second one for shooting and be able to leave the original in the safe. Has anyone found any sources for parts?

The only source I used for classics is Numrich
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/mosin-nagant/1895-nagant-revolver

and Apex.
https://www.apexgunparts.com

I waited years before they had p38 magazine in, and eventually they did.

Melnic · Mar 16, 2018

MightyWarMonger said:
Well I need a second cylinder for my Nagant (don't think it's a 1917) as well but am having a real hard time finding one. One of the chambers of my current cylinder is really hard to unload after it's been fired like the casing expands and gets wedged in there. I just want a second one for shooting and be able to leave the original in the safe. Has anyone found any sources for parts?

Are you shooting PPU, Russian Surplus or other?
I have experienced the PPU or reloads if they have been annealed too much, the brass is soft and really does not contract back down after firing. The surplus is corrosive and a slightly higher recoil but I think the cases are harder.

I have fired 32 S&W Long in mine and it has no problems getting case out. (research using 32 S&W Long in Nagant first)

planktonadbc · Mar 16, 2018

Melnic said:
Are you shooting PPU, Russian Surplus or other?
I have experienced the PPU or reloads if they have been annealed too much, the brass is soft and really does not contract back down after firing. The surplus is corrosive and a slightly higher recoil but I think the cases are harder.

I have fired 32 S&W Long in mine and it has no problems getting case out. (research using 32 S&W Long in Nagant first)

I have shot PPU and surplus in both my 1927 and 1932. I bought 2 crates of 1977 surplus with my brother in law. The cylinder stick happens in my 1927 and not in the 1932. I have no idea why. It doesn't matter what ammo, PPU or surplus. However, as I shoot the 1927 and warms up the issue seems to fix itself? So I thought some residual cosmo, so I used some JB bore bright, blue and then red top on the cylinder of the 1927.

Occasionally now, I get one round that I have to tap, but it's fine. I like your comment, "annealed too much, the brass is soft and really does not contract back down after firing" that would explain why it expands and get tight...
Still fun to shoot and pretty accurate, if you know where the sights are lined up.
I've never tried 32 S&W long in mine, I have to try that. The ammo is hard to find and somewhat expensive.

MightyWarMonger · Mar 18, 2018

planktonadbc said:
The only source I used for classics is Numrich
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/mosin-nagant/1895-nagant-revolver

and Apex.
https://www.apexgunparts.com

I waited years before they had p38 magazine in, and eventually they did.

Thank you I will keep and eye out to see if they come in stock.

Melnic said:
Are you shooting PPU, Russian Surplus or other?
I have experienced the PPU or reloads if they have been annealed too much, the brass is soft and really does not contract back down after firing. The surplus is corrosive and a slightly higher recoil but I think the cases are harder.

I have fired 32 S&W Long in mine and it has no problems getting case out. (research using 32 S&W Long in Nagant first)

I have only fired the PPU out of it, I might need to try a different source, it sticks so bad I have to use the ejector rod to get it out and some times it's really tough then. Has anyone used the Fiocchi 7.62 NAGANT ammo & if so how does it run through the gun?

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