Thread: Nagant Revolver M1895 with Russian Surplus Ammo
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Old November 22, 2012, 01:02 PM   #4
carguychris
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Pretty sure that stuff is corrosive.
AFAIK all Russian & Soviet military ammo has corrosive primers, including today's production, because they supposedly perform better in extreme cold. This is why modern Russian military firearms have chromed bores.
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