December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1404:
(A) EARLY BELGIAN NAGANT MODEL 1895/1898 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.
Perhaps most famously adopted by Russia and produced by their arsenals, this early example was manufactured in 1898 in Belgium. Blued round barrel with drift adjustable blade front sight and fixed rear. Early double action example utilizing the famous gas sealed cylinder. Side plate is marked "L. NAGANT / BREVETE / LIEGE / 1898". Grip has checkered walnut panels and a lanyard loop. CONDITION: Very Good. Significant portions of fading blue are retained with a few bright flashes, especially in protected areas. Grips are worn with a few flattened areas. Defined, oxidized bore. Fine mechanics.