The Nagant Revolver: Four Original Design Ideas in One Sidearm

>>>The 1895 Nagant was the official service sidearm of the Russian Army until the Tokarev came along. The design of this weapon is classic Russian. It is austere, and rugged. One former Imperial Officer said of the weapon that there was nothing on it that couldn't be fixed with a hammer! It was designed by one of the Nagant brothers. Who knew there were two of them? Was this one the “smarter one”, or should I ask if he was the Jeb Bush of the family?