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04-08-2005, 03:46 PM
M95 Nagant revolver:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/pictorials/m1895pict.jpg
1 Barrel
2 Cylinder 7.62
2A Cylinder 32ACP
3 Cylinder Pin
4 Cylinder Pin Sleeve
5 Cylinder Pin Spring
6 Double Action Fly
7 D/A Fly Screw
8 D/A Fly Spring
9 Ejector Rod
10 Ej Rod Sleeve
11 Ej Rod Spring Stop
12 Ej Rod Screw
13 Firing Pin
14 Firing Pin Pivot Pin
15 Frame
16A Grip Set Bakelite
16B Grip Set Wood
17 Grip Insert Screw
21 Grip Panel Screw
22 Hammer
23 Hammer Block
24 Hammer Pivot
24 Hand
26A Lanyard Ring Assembly
26 Lanyard Ring
27 Lanyard Ring Stud
28 Lanyard Stud Pin
29 Loading Gate
30 Gate Screw
31 Gate Spring
32 Gate Spring Screw
33 Main Spring
34 Recoil Plate
36 Side Plate
37 Side Plate Screw
38 Front Sight
39 Trigger
40 Trigger Guard
41 Guard Retaining Pin
42 Guard Screw
Parts:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/store/cart.php?cat=M1895+Nagant+Revolver
History:
The original M1895 was produced at Liege, Belgium from 1895 to 1898. They are somewhat scarce on the market and generally command a higher price when they can be found (from my readings, only about 20,000 were produced although reported serial numbers cover a range of over 31,000 pieces (assuming there were no missing SN blocks)).
The Russian M1895 was originally produced at the Tula Arsenal. From app. 1898 to 1945, Tula produced many M1895s for the troops (both single- and double-action variants). Actual quantities are unknown but as of WW1, it is expected that approximately 500,000 examples were in use; one can only imagine as to how many were built by the cessation of military production in 1945. Outside of military pieces, Tula also produced .22 Rimfire, police and target models (all of which are scarce in the United States).
Russia also began production of the M1895s at the Izhevsk Arsenal from 1943 to 1945 (from the data I have seen). Unfortunately, there are no official production numbers known for that arsenal either.
Poland also produced the Nagant for a short period as the Radom Ng30 until the vis35 was officially adopted as the Polish Army's handgun in 1935. They received all of the original tooling from Belgium to do so but did not make many. These versions are extremely scarce.
SERIAL NUMBERS:
Side of Frame: Belgium and Russian Nagants have the serial numbers stamped on the left side of the frame directly forward of the cylinder (The Polish Ng30 has the date stamped here instead; their SN is found on the right side of the frame in the same general location). Up until 1938, no Cyrillic prefixes were utilized; following that time, the prefixes were stamped before the numbers. With the rebuilds, you will sometimes see a variation (ex. no Cyrillic prefixes on a 1941-dated Tula); if you check inside the sideplate, you will then usually see a restamped number indicating this was done during the rebuild process.
[NOTE: On import-stamped examples, you will generally see the English translations for the Cyrillic alphabet stamped above these characters so that you can record them properly in your bound book (if you are a Class 01 or 03 FFL holder)].
Trigger guard: On rebuilt Nagants, you may see the serial number stamped on the left side of the trigger guard on either end of the guard next to the frame. This has not yet been examined on original non-rebuilt revolvers.
Cylinder: On the face of the cylinder between the chambers, you will find the serial number stamped. It should match the frame serial number exactly, to include Cyrillic characters.
Sideplate: Nagants also have the serial numbers stamped on the inside of the sideplate. The grips may also have a portion of the serial number stamped into them. Sometimes the sideplate will also have XXed out numbers; this was done during the rebuild process and signifies that the sideplate is not original to the frame.
PROPERTY MARKINGS:
MO/: Thought to indicate use by the Ministry of Defense. In most cases, it has been followed by a 2 digit number (those reported so far are 49, 50, 51, 52 & 53); it is unknown if this is a date of acceptance, rebuild date, section number, etc. This will generally be found stamped on the left sideplate.
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Bunker/4064/PersCollection/M1895page.html
Disassembly:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistolm1895/index.asp
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CZ52:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/pictorials/cz52pictorial.jpg
Parts:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/store/cart.php?cat=CZ52+Pistol
http://makarov.com/cart/vitemcz52.htm
PDF manual:
http://makarov.com/pdf/cz52d.pdf
History:
Introduction
Brought into service in 1952, the correct name for these large-framed pistols is Ceskoslovenska Zborjovka Vzor 52. Note that there is also a CZ-52 rifle, and the two should not be confused.
Cartridge
The pistol was originally chambered in the 7.62x25 or 7.62 Tokarev bottle-necked cartridge. While this cartridge shares the physical dimensions of the Tokarev cartridge, it can be loaded hotter than the standard 7.62 Tokarev (see text on roller lock below). As such, care should be taken when selecting ammunition to match the pistol.
Several East Bloc submachine guns, including the PPSh-41 are chambered in 7.62x25. These fire a yet more potent version of this caliber. Again, care should be taken to avoid firing these subgun rounds in both the Tokarev and CZ-52.
The CZ-52 pistol can be converted to fire 9x19 simply by changing the barrel. Some pistols have been retrofitted from the factory with a 9mm barrel, and aftermarket barrels are available. There are some feeding and extraction issues related to this, which are discussed below. From a safety standpoint, be sure that you are firing the correct ammunition from the correct barrel.
Technical Overview
The C-52 is single-action only, meaning that the hammer must be cocked before firing the first round. As with other auto-loading pistols, the recoil forces the slide rearward. This ejects the spent case and forces a new cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.
A magazine follower tab locks the slide open after the last shot has been fired. While not as handy as the Makarov's slide release, the slide may also manually be locked back with the external slide lock bar. (Note: you can get an aftermarket slide release that replaces the hold-open catch and gives you a one-handed slide release operation from the the CZ-52 cart.)
The magazine holds 8 rounds. (A 9-round custom carry magazine is available from the the CZ-52 cart.) The safety is located on the rear of the frame. Similar to the Makarov, down is fire, up is safe. The safety also acts as a decocker when pushed up beyond the "safe" position. The pistol can be carried "cocked and locked." See notes below on the safety issues regarding the decocker!
The slide may be moved while the pistol is on safe, allowing the user to eject a round the chamber. Similarly, the pistol can be made ready to fire by racking the slide, thus inserting and round into the chamber, with the safety on "safe."
Roller Locking Action
Unlike the Makarov, the CZ-52 does not use a straight blowback mechanism. Because of the high power of the cartridge, the CZ-52 has a rather complicated, but strong, roller-locking mechanism. The roller lock is composed of the barrel, two rollers, and a locking cam. When at rest, the pressure of the recoil spring compresses the cam which forces the rollers outwards towards the slide.
During firing, the rearward motion releases the cam and the continued pressure will eventually push the rollers out of the detent and allow the slide to travel relative to the barrel. Therefore, the strength of the recoil spring determines when the the slide begins to move backwards.
A version of this locking mechanism is found in some modern Heckler & Koch firearms.
Curio and Relic Status:
The CZ-52 is considered a curio & relic by the BATF and is on the BATF's C&R list for collectors with C&R Federal Firearms License. Note that only the original caliber of 7.62x25 and not the 9mm conversions are considered C&R. Converting your 7.62x25 to 9mm is a gray area as far as its C&R status. However, there's nothing illegal about the conversion.
Disassembly:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistolcz52/index.asp
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CZ50:
Disassembly:
http://www.marstar.ca/AssemblyCZModel50Pistol.htm
Parts:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/store/cart.php?cat=CZ50%2F70+Pistol
http://store.yahoo.com/cdnn/czslidwexnof.html
History:
The CZ50 was designed immediately following World War II by brothers Jan and Jaroslav Kratchovil and intended as a military and police sidearm. Initially designated as the Model 006 during development, it was designated the Vzor 50 for its first-year production date after acceptance. It was widely used as a police Czech Police firearm, but it's military place was assigned to the more powerful CZ52.
It is a 7.65mm (.32cal) double-action semiautomatic pistol with a profile very similar to the Walther PP. The magazine holds 8 rounds. The pistol is approximately 6.7-inches long with a barrel length of approximately 3.75-inches. Overall empty weight is 24 ounces.
The CZ50 was actually produced from 1950-1970 with a brief break in production from 1952-1957. The Czeska Zbrojovka armory at Strakonice was the initial production site for the the CZ50. CZ ceased production of the CZ50 and began concentrating on production of the CZ52 for the military between 1952-1954. CZ - Strakonice ceased all production of pistols in 1955. Approximately 90,000 CZ50s were produced at Strakonice between 1950 and 1952 with serial numbers ranging from 650001 to about 740000. Interestingly, the first CZ50 (sn 650001) was numbered to succeed the last CZ27 (sn 650000).
In 1955, all production of pistols for the Czechs moved to the Presne Strojirenstvi factory at Uhersky Brod where CZ50 production restarted in 1957. It is unknown how many were produced by Presne Strojirenstvi after 1955, as there does not appear to have been a single coherent system of assigning serial numbers. Pistols produced by Presne Strojirenstvi will generally have a five digit numeric and alpha combination for the serial number. The placement of the alpha characters changes location within the serial number from time to time and no determination has been made as to what system was being used or how many post-1957 pistols were produced.
Early production CZ50s will have 6-digit serial numbers. They will also bear the manufacture marks CESKA ZBROJOVKA on the top line and a lower line of NAR. PODNIK STRAKONICE on the left slide (llustration at right). Later production Strakonice pistols may also be marked in a single line with CESKA ZBROJOVKA - PRAHA while post 1957s manufactured at Uhersky Brod will have a 5-digit serial numbers (possibly mixed alpha-numeric) and will be marked VZOR 50 CAL 7.65 and MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA on the left slide.
While the CZ50 was produced both for commercial and government use, pistols purchased by the Czech Ministry of the Interior will bear a crossed-sword proof mark and a two-digit number denoting the year of acceptance by the agency. The vast majority of early CZ50s went for Czech police use.
In 1970, several modifications (mainly cosmetic) were made to the CZ50 and it was redesignated as the CZ70 for strictly commercial sale. The rugged blue police pistol known as the CZ50 faded into history but lived on as the CZ70, available in several finishes. Other than various finishes, the modifications made to create the CZ70 were minor and a blued CZ70 is almost indistinguishable from a CZ50. The CZ50/70 line was ceased production in 1982 and was replaced by the CZ82. The 9mm Parabellum CZ82 actually served to replace the CZ50 in police use and the CZ52 in military use.
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More to come... ;)
http://www.buymilsurp.com/pictorials/m1895pict.jpg
1 Barrel
2 Cylinder 7.62
2A Cylinder 32ACP
3 Cylinder Pin
4 Cylinder Pin Sleeve
5 Cylinder Pin Spring
6 Double Action Fly
7 D/A Fly Screw
8 D/A Fly Spring
9 Ejector Rod
10 Ej Rod Sleeve
11 Ej Rod Spring Stop
12 Ej Rod Screw
13 Firing Pin
14 Firing Pin Pivot Pin
15 Frame
16A Grip Set Bakelite
16B Grip Set Wood
17 Grip Insert Screw
21 Grip Panel Screw
22 Hammer
23 Hammer Block
24 Hammer Pivot
24 Hand
26A Lanyard Ring Assembly
26 Lanyard Ring
27 Lanyard Ring Stud
28 Lanyard Stud Pin
29 Loading Gate
30 Gate Screw
31 Gate Spring
32 Gate Spring Screw
33 Main Spring
34 Recoil Plate
36 Side Plate
37 Side Plate Screw
38 Front Sight
39 Trigger
40 Trigger Guard
41 Guard Retaining Pin
42 Guard Screw
Parts:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/store/cart.php?cat=M1895+Nagant+Revolver
History:
The original M1895 was produced at Liege, Belgium from 1895 to 1898. They are somewhat scarce on the market and generally command a higher price when they can be found (from my readings, only about 20,000 were produced although reported serial numbers cover a range of over 31,000 pieces (assuming there were no missing SN blocks)).
The Russian M1895 was originally produced at the Tula Arsenal. From app. 1898 to 1945, Tula produced many M1895s for the troops (both single- and double-action variants). Actual quantities are unknown but as of WW1, it is expected that approximately 500,000 examples were in use; one can only imagine as to how many were built by the cessation of military production in 1945. Outside of military pieces, Tula also produced .22 Rimfire, police and target models (all of which are scarce in the United States).
Russia also began production of the M1895s at the Izhevsk Arsenal from 1943 to 1945 (from the data I have seen). Unfortunately, there are no official production numbers known for that arsenal either.
Poland also produced the Nagant for a short period as the Radom Ng30 until the vis35 was officially adopted as the Polish Army's handgun in 1935. They received all of the original tooling from Belgium to do so but did not make many. These versions are extremely scarce.
SERIAL NUMBERS:
Side of Frame: Belgium and Russian Nagants have the serial numbers stamped on the left side of the frame directly forward of the cylinder (The Polish Ng30 has the date stamped here instead; their SN is found on the right side of the frame in the same general location). Up until 1938, no Cyrillic prefixes were utilized; following that time, the prefixes were stamped before the numbers. With the rebuilds, you will sometimes see a variation (ex. no Cyrillic prefixes on a 1941-dated Tula); if you check inside the sideplate, you will then usually see a restamped number indicating this was done during the rebuild process.
[NOTE: On import-stamped examples, you will generally see the English translations for the Cyrillic alphabet stamped above these characters so that you can record them properly in your bound book (if you are a Class 01 or 03 FFL holder)].
Trigger guard: On rebuilt Nagants, you may see the serial number stamped on the left side of the trigger guard on either end of the guard next to the frame. This has not yet been examined on original non-rebuilt revolvers.
Cylinder: On the face of the cylinder between the chambers, you will find the serial number stamped. It should match the frame serial number exactly, to include Cyrillic characters.
Sideplate: Nagants also have the serial numbers stamped on the inside of the sideplate. The grips may also have a portion of the serial number stamped into them. Sometimes the sideplate will also have XXed out numbers; this was done during the rebuild process and signifies that the sideplate is not original to the frame.
PROPERTY MARKINGS:
MO/: Thought to indicate use by the Ministry of Defense. In most cases, it has been followed by a 2 digit number (those reported so far are 49, 50, 51, 52 & 53); it is unknown if this is a date of acceptance, rebuild date, section number, etc. This will generally be found stamped on the left sideplate.
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Bunker/4064/PersCollection/M1895page.html
Disassembly:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistolm1895/index.asp
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CZ52:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/pictorials/cz52pictorial.jpg
Parts:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/store/cart.php?cat=CZ52+Pistol
http://makarov.com/cart/vitemcz52.htm
PDF manual:
http://makarov.com/pdf/cz52d.pdf
History:
Introduction
Brought into service in 1952, the correct name for these large-framed pistols is Ceskoslovenska Zborjovka Vzor 52. Note that there is also a CZ-52 rifle, and the two should not be confused.
Cartridge
The pistol was originally chambered in the 7.62x25 or 7.62 Tokarev bottle-necked cartridge. While this cartridge shares the physical dimensions of the Tokarev cartridge, it can be loaded hotter than the standard 7.62 Tokarev (see text on roller lock below). As such, care should be taken when selecting ammunition to match the pistol.
Several East Bloc submachine guns, including the PPSh-41 are chambered in 7.62x25. These fire a yet more potent version of this caliber. Again, care should be taken to avoid firing these subgun rounds in both the Tokarev and CZ-52.
The CZ-52 pistol can be converted to fire 9x19 simply by changing the barrel. Some pistols have been retrofitted from the factory with a 9mm barrel, and aftermarket barrels are available. There are some feeding and extraction issues related to this, which are discussed below. From a safety standpoint, be sure that you are firing the correct ammunition from the correct barrel.
Technical Overview
The C-52 is single-action only, meaning that the hammer must be cocked before firing the first round. As with other auto-loading pistols, the recoil forces the slide rearward. This ejects the spent case and forces a new cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.
A magazine follower tab locks the slide open after the last shot has been fired. While not as handy as the Makarov's slide release, the slide may also manually be locked back with the external slide lock bar. (Note: you can get an aftermarket slide release that replaces the hold-open catch and gives you a one-handed slide release operation from the the CZ-52 cart.)
The magazine holds 8 rounds. (A 9-round custom carry magazine is available from the the CZ-52 cart.) The safety is located on the rear of the frame. Similar to the Makarov, down is fire, up is safe. The safety also acts as a decocker when pushed up beyond the "safe" position. The pistol can be carried "cocked and locked." See notes below on the safety issues regarding the decocker!
The slide may be moved while the pistol is on safe, allowing the user to eject a round the chamber. Similarly, the pistol can be made ready to fire by racking the slide, thus inserting and round into the chamber, with the safety on "safe."
Roller Locking Action
Unlike the Makarov, the CZ-52 does not use a straight blowback mechanism. Because of the high power of the cartridge, the CZ-52 has a rather complicated, but strong, roller-locking mechanism. The roller lock is composed of the barrel, two rollers, and a locking cam. When at rest, the pressure of the recoil spring compresses the cam which forces the rollers outwards towards the slide.
During firing, the rearward motion releases the cam and the continued pressure will eventually push the rollers out of the detent and allow the slide to travel relative to the barrel. Therefore, the strength of the recoil spring determines when the the slide begins to move backwards.
A version of this locking mechanism is found in some modern Heckler & Koch firearms.
Curio and Relic Status:
The CZ-52 is considered a curio & relic by the BATF and is on the BATF's C&R list for collectors with C&R Federal Firearms License. Note that only the original caliber of 7.62x25 and not the 9mm conversions are considered C&R. Converting your 7.62x25 to 9mm is a gray area as far as its C&R status. However, there's nothing illegal about the conversion.
Disassembly:
http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistolcz52/index.asp
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CZ50:
Disassembly:
http://www.marstar.ca/AssemblyCZModel50Pistol.htm
Parts:
http://www.buymilsurp.com/store/cart.php?cat=CZ50%2F70+Pistol
http://store.yahoo.com/cdnn/czslidwexnof.html
History:
The CZ50 was designed immediately following World War II by brothers Jan and Jaroslav Kratchovil and intended as a military and police sidearm. Initially designated as the Model 006 during development, it was designated the Vzor 50 for its first-year production date after acceptance. It was widely used as a police Czech Police firearm, but it's military place was assigned to the more powerful CZ52.
It is a 7.65mm (.32cal) double-action semiautomatic pistol with a profile very similar to the Walther PP. The magazine holds 8 rounds. The pistol is approximately 6.7-inches long with a barrel length of approximately 3.75-inches. Overall empty weight is 24 ounces.
The CZ50 was actually produced from 1950-1970 with a brief break in production from 1952-1957. The Czeska Zbrojovka armory at Strakonice was the initial production site for the the CZ50. CZ ceased production of the CZ50 and began concentrating on production of the CZ52 for the military between 1952-1954. CZ - Strakonice ceased all production of pistols in 1955. Approximately 90,000 CZ50s were produced at Strakonice between 1950 and 1952 with serial numbers ranging from 650001 to about 740000. Interestingly, the first CZ50 (sn 650001) was numbered to succeed the last CZ27 (sn 650000).
In 1955, all production of pistols for the Czechs moved to the Presne Strojirenstvi factory at Uhersky Brod where CZ50 production restarted in 1957. It is unknown how many were produced by Presne Strojirenstvi after 1955, as there does not appear to have been a single coherent system of assigning serial numbers. Pistols produced by Presne Strojirenstvi will generally have a five digit numeric and alpha combination for the serial number. The placement of the alpha characters changes location within the serial number from time to time and no determination has been made as to what system was being used or how many post-1957 pistols were produced.
Early production CZ50s will have 6-digit serial numbers. They will also bear the manufacture marks CESKA ZBROJOVKA on the top line and a lower line of NAR. PODNIK STRAKONICE on the left slide (llustration at right). Later production Strakonice pistols may also be marked in a single line with CESKA ZBROJOVKA - PRAHA while post 1957s manufactured at Uhersky Brod will have a 5-digit serial numbers (possibly mixed alpha-numeric) and will be marked VZOR 50 CAL 7.65 and MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA on the left slide.
While the CZ50 was produced both for commercial and government use, pistols purchased by the Czech Ministry of the Interior will bear a crossed-sword proof mark and a two-digit number denoting the year of acceptance by the agency. The vast majority of early CZ50s went for Czech police use.
In 1970, several modifications (mainly cosmetic) were made to the CZ50 and it was redesignated as the CZ70 for strictly commercial sale. The rugged blue police pistol known as the CZ50 faded into history but lived on as the CZ70, available in several finishes. Other than various finishes, the modifications made to create the CZ70 were minor and a blued CZ70 is almost indistinguishable from a CZ50. The CZ50/70 line was ceased production in 1982 and was replaced by the CZ82. The 9mm Parabellum CZ82 actually served to replace the CZ50 in police use and the CZ52 in military use.
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More to come... ;)