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| Former type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | firearms, vehicles |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Founded | 1859 in Liège, Belgium |
| Founder(s) |
Émile Nagant Léon Nagant |
| Defunct | 1931 |
| Headquarters | Liège, Belgium |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | firearms, automobiles |
| Parent | Impéria |
| References: Major contributors to the design of the Mosin-Nagant service rifle by Russia and then by the USSR | |
The firm Fabrique d'armes Émile et Léon Nagant, later known as L. Nagant & Cie, Liège was established in 1859 in Liège, Belgium, to manufacture firearms. It later manufactured automobiles as well.
History[]
The company was founded by brothers Émile (born 1830) and Léon (born 1833). The company is best known for Émile's contribution to the design of the Mosin-Nagant Russian service rifle, adopted in 1891.[1] This introduction to the Tsar's military administration led to the adoption, in 1895, of the Nagant M1895 revolver (designed by Léon) as their standard-issue sidearm.[2] By this time, Émile's progressive blindness had led to his retirement from the firm which had been renamed "L. Nagant & Cie, Liège."
Nagant Phaeton 1910
Car manufacture[]
Later, the firm moved to the manufacture of automobiles; Nagant made cars under licence of the French firm Rochet-Schneider. Nagant cars were made from 1900 to 1928. The firm was purchased by Impéria in 1931.[3]
References[]
- ↑ Wood, J. B. (2003). The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly: Part 4 Centerfire Rifles. 4 (2 ed.). Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 383. ISBN 978-0-87349-631-5.
- ↑ Jeff Kinard (2004). Pistols: An Illustrated History of Their Impact. ABC-CLIO. p. 161. ISBN 1-85109-470-9.
- ↑ Baldwin, Nick (1987). The World guide to automobile manufacturers. Facts on File Publications. p. 342. ISBN 978-0-8160-1844-4.
The original article can be found at Fabrique d'armes Émile et Léon Nagant and the edit history here.