Nagant Model 1887 Complete Specs and Full Gun Specifications

The Nagant Model 1887 was made in the caliber 7.5 mm Swedish Nagant by two brothers, Emile and Leon Nagant in their company Fabrique d'armes Émile et Léon Nagant. The company was established in 1859 in Liege, Belgium. Later the company was renamed "L. Nagant & Cie, Liége." The Nagant brothers were probably best known for their important contributions to the design of the Mosin-Nagant Russian service rifle, adopted in 1891. The Nagant Model 1887 was made for the Swedish Army (later for Swedish Navy) and produced by Nagant in Liége (total of 3080) and by Husqvarna (total of 14000) in Sweden. In 1893 a modification was accepted which prevented the drum from moving, when the revolver was not cocked.