Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Tula Arsenal with Crest Serial 80838 - Dated 1880 African Militaria Reinforcement by Squadron "X"Late in

Reinforcement by Squadron "X"Late in November 1942

It does still give a relatively good image

they inaugurated four daily flights between the east and west coasts

showing some light peppering in areas

The catch on the left side of the barrel that keeps the breech from opening to far is intact and operational

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Tula Arsenal with Crest Serial 80838 - Dated 1880 African Militaria Reinforcement by Squadron "X"Late inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is lovely antique gun, a Berdan Model of 1870 rifle, also called the Berdan II, manufactured in Russia in 1880. These were obsoleted in 1895 after the adoption of the M 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle. This extremely scarce Imperial Russian Berdan M. II Single Shot Infantry Rifle is a very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. The rifle is 1350mm long,